Appointment of a service provider to provide a 4x4 off road training for the forty-four saws employees in gauteng.

Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 11:00. No briefing session is scheduled (Date: N/A, Time: N/A, Venue: N/A, Compulsory: N/A). Validity period: 60 calendar days after the closing date.

Briefing session: Date: N/A, Time: N/A, Venue: N/A, Compulsory: N/A.

For clarifications, submit written enquiries to SCM: Acquisition Department, South African Weather Service, Email: [email protected]. Bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected].

Bids must be submitted electronically to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed, and bidders should initial all pages. The following returnable documents must be completed and submitted: Invitation to Bid (Annexure A), General Conditions of Contract (Annexure B), Bidder's Disclosure (Annexure C), Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure F), Pricing Schedule (Annexure G), Specifications/Terms of Reference (Annexure H), and POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent form (Annexure I). Bids with incomplete standard bidding documents may be rejected. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD7).

Bids must be submitted on official forms provided. Bidders must initial all pages. Required documents include: Invitation to Bid (Annexure A), General Conditions of Contract (Annexure B), Bidder's Disclosure (Annexure C), Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure F), Pricing Schedule (Annexure G), Specifications/Terms of Reference (Annexure H), POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent form (Annexure I).

The applicable preference point system is the 80/20 system. Maximum points: Price 80, Specific Goals 20. Points for specific goals are based on B-BBEE Status Level: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for points. Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no preference points are claimed. SAWS may require shortlisted bidders to present their service offering to the evaluation committee and may conduct site visits to verify firm existence and capacity.

The service provider must provide 4x4 off-road training for forty-four SAWS employees in Gauteng. The provider must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation by the relevant body. A due diligence site visit will be carried out at the provider's premises before award. The successful bidder must conclude a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with SAWS and provide a scorecard on how their service offering is measured.

The successful bidder must conclude a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with SAWS, which will be used to measure, monitor, and assess the supplier's performance level and ensure effective delivery of service, quality, and value-add. The bidder must provide a scorecard on how their service offering is measured.

Bidders must indicate a ceiling price based on the total estimated time for completion of all phases, including all expenses, inclusive of VAT. A cost breakdown of the ceiling price is required. Bidders must state the period required for commencement after acceptance of the bid, whether rates are firm for the full period, and if not, provide the basis for adjustments (e.g., CPI). Payments will be settled within 30 days from receipt of an invoice. SAWS may request audited financial statements prior to award to ascertain financial stability.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate, or a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available. Each party in a consortium, joint venture, or subcontracting arrangement must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are in the service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Annexure A. Bidders must submit a B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.

The applicable preference point system is 80/20. Maximum points: Price 80, Specific Goals 20. Points for specific goals based on B-BBEE Status Level: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted to qualify for points.

The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7). The bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract. Bidders must indemnify SAWS against third-party claims of infringement of patent, trademark, or industrial design rights. SAWS may request audited financial statements prior to award. Proof of subcontracting arrangements is required. Joint ventures, consortia, trusts, or partnerships must submit a signed teaming agreement. Payments due within 30 days from receipt of invoice.

SAWS is not bound to accept any offers and reserves the right to reject bids not according to specifications, reject incomplete bids, request further information, conduct site inspections, not award if price is not market related, not award if tax matters are not in order, reject for corrupt or fraudulent acts, award in totality or partially, and conduct reference/background checks. SAWS may cancel the bid if there is no longer a need, funds are unavailable, no acceptable tenders are received, or there are material irregularities. Bidders must have approved operational premises and relevant accreditation; a due diligence site visit will be carried out. Successful bidders must conclude an SLA with SAWS.

Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations. Submit SARS PIN or Tax Compliance Status certificate or CSD number. No bids from persons in service of the state or companies with directors in service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire. Failure to comply may render the bid invalid.

Shortlisted bidders may be required to present their service offering to the evaluation committee. SAWS may conduct site visits to verify firm existence, capacity, employees, and administration office. The successful bidder must provide a scorecard on how their service offering is measured to achieve the objectives of the SLA.