Advanced excel training services – agulhas national park tender (eastern cape)

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Deliver the bid to the correct address before the closing time; late bids are rejected. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided and must not be re-typed. No alternative offers or options will be accepted. Submissions sent to any email address other than the specified one will not be accepted. The successful bidder must complete and sign the written Contract Form (SBD 7).

The tender will be evaluated using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, depending on the Rand value of the requirement. Points will be awarded for price and for specific goals as per the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.

Appointment of a service provider for the provision

Of advanced excel training in agulhas national

Park

RFQ NO:

35545/TNP/2026-27

Request for quotation

You are hereby invited to submit proposal / price quotation for:

Appointment of a service provider for the provision of advanced excel training in Agulhas Route National Park.

RFQ number 35545/TNP/2026-27

ADVERTISEMENT DATE 09 September 2026

CLOSING DATE 16 September 2026

Closing time 11:00 AM

Bid document delivery

ADDRESS [email protected] (Submissions sent to any other email

address will not be considered).

BID VALIDITY PERIOD 90 days (commencing from the RFQ Closing Date)

ENQUERIES Email: [email protected] Contact no: 042-281-1607

OFFERS SUBMITTED No alternative offers/ options will be accepted.

Bidders should ensure that bids are delivered timeously to the correct address. If the bid is late, it will not be accepted for

consideration.

Bidders shall submit proposal responses in accordance with the prescribed manner of submissions as specified above. Bids

received after the time stipulated shall not be considered.

Where applicable, the successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written Contract Form

(Sbd 7).

Bidders are not allowed to contact any other SANParks staff in the context of this RFQ other than the indicated officials under

SBD 1 or as indicated above.

NB: No proposal shall be accepted by SANPARKS if submitted in any manner other than as prescribed above.

Part a

Invitation to bid

You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of the south african national parks

Bid number: 35545/TNP/2026-27 closing date: 16 september 2026 closing time: 11:00 AM

DESCRIPTION Appointment of a service provider for the provision of advanced excel training in Agulhas National Park.

Bid response documents may be sent to the below email

[email protected]

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:

CONTACT PERSON Meagan van Neel CONTACT PERSON Thelma Mokoena

Telephone number 042 281 1607 telephone number 012 426 5311

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier tax compliance central

Compliance system pin: supplier or

Status database

No: MAAA

B-bbee status tick applicable box] b-bbee status level [tick applicable box]

Level verification sworn affidavit

The purpose of this request is to appoint a service provider for the provision of advanced excel training in Agulhas National Park.

South African National Parks (SANParks) is a public entity functioning under National Environmental Management: Protected

Areas Act (Act ); with the mandate to conserve; protect; control; and manage national parks and other

defined protected areas and their biological diversity (Biodiversity). As a public entity, SANParks is also governed by the Public

Finance Management Act, Act (as amended by Act ), and it is listed as Schedule 3 Part A: public entity.

The primary mandate of SANParks is to expand, protect, conserve, and control the system of national parks, terrestrial and

marine, that it is assigned to manage. SANParks currently manages over 4 million hectares of terrestrial and 369 657 ha marine

protected biodiversity through a system of 21 National Parks and 10 Marine Protected Areas: (MPAs), representing approximately

67% of state owned terrestrial protected areas and 22% of State Managed MPAs. This places SANParks in an ideal position to

not only meaningfully contribute to the protection and sustainable use of the megadiverse biodiversity of South Africa, but also

to be a key player in building climate resilience through ecosystem-based mitigation and adaptation.

South African National Parks (SANParks) invites Training Providers to provide Excel Intermediate (Level 2) training for twentyfive (25) employees. Training will take place for one (1) day at Agulhas National Park in the Cape Region between 12 – 15

October 2026.

Training site

The training will take place in Agulhas National Park:

Delivery Address

Agulhas National Park

214 Main Road

Agulhas

7287

Training objectives:

At the end of the training participants must have knowledge and be able to understand:

1. Advanced Formulas and Functions:

• Logical functions such as IF, AND, OR
• Lookup functions including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and INDEX-MATCH
• Conditional calculations using SUMIFS, COUNTIFS, and AVERAGEIFS
• Creating formulas across multiple worksheets and workbooks
• Understanding absolute, relative, and mixed cell references (e.g., $C$5)

2. Data Analysis and Management

• Sorting and filtering large datasets

• Using data validation to control input

• Applying conditional formatting for visual insights

• Introduction to tables and structured references

3. PivotTables and Pivot Charts

• Creating and customizing PivotTables
• Grouping data and summarizing information
• Adding slicers, timelines, and refreshing PivotTables
• Generating Pivot Charts for visual analysis

4. Charts and Visualization

• Creating and formatting advanced charts
• Using dynamic charts and combining chart types
• Enhancing reports with visual elements for clarity

5. Efficiency and Productivity Tools

• Keyboard shortcuts and tips for faster workflow
• Linking data between multiple sheets and workbooks
• Using named ranges and formula auditing tools

6. Practical Exercises and Hands-On Training

• Real-world exercises to apply formulas and functions
• Case studies for data analysis and reporting
• Guidance from instructors with opportunities for Q&A

4. COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE VERIFICATION DOCUMENTS (Standard Bidding Documents) -

Returnables

SANParks has set out the minimum administrative criteria that must be met by a bidder. The below administrative documents

must be completed and signed by the authorized representative of a bidder. If a bidder fails to fully comply with the criteria,

SANParks reserves the right at its sole discretion to allow such bidder an opportunity to submit and/or supplement the

information and/or documentation submitted within a grace period of (seven) 7 calendar days prior to disqualifying the bidder.

SANParks will disqualify (where non-submission is indicated below to result in disqualification) a bidder who does not achieve

full compliance with the criteria within the seven (7) calendar days grace period.

Documents Instruction Will non-submission result in

disqualification?

Submission of fully completed SBD1 Bidders to complete and sign Yes

(Invitation to Bid),

Submission of the pricing schedule in Bidders to submit a completed pricing Yes

the RFQ document schedule

Submission of fully completed SBD 4 Bidders to complete and sign Yes

(Declaration of Interest),

Submission of fully completed SBD 6.1 Bidders to complete and sign No

(Preference Claim Certificate),

accompanied by an original or certified

B-BBEE Status Level Verification

Certificate or B-BBEE Sworn Affidavit.

Proof of registration with National Bidders must be registered on CSD No.

Treasury Central Supplier Database prior to submitting quotation. Bidders

A bidder must be registered on CSD to

(CSD). are required to submit proof of such be eligible for award.

registration

5. Central supplier database information

Bidders are required to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) of National Treasury. Failure to submit the

requested information may lead to disqualification. (Please provide proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database).

6. Evaluation Phase: MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Proof /Letter of Accreditation with the relevant Quality Assurer Body
• Proof of registration of assessor and moderator with the relevant SETA
• Programme outline
• The Central Supplier Database (CSD) proof of registration

Evaluation. claimed (80/20 allocated

The specific goals allocated (To qualify for the points, bidders system)

(80/20 system) points in terms of this tender must provide the below proof) (To be completed by

(To be completed by the the tenderer)

organ of state)

• Municipal rates bill in the name (number only)

of the bidder company or name

of directors of the company (not

older than 3 months); or

• Local municipality confirming

business address (not older

than 3 months); or,

• Signed and valid Lease

agreement (Submit proof of

latest rental payment - not older

Local suppliers adjacent to than three months (bank proof,

SANParks operations (within the EFT slips or receipts that match 10 points 400km from Agulhas National the landlords’ details on the

Park) lease agreement)

• NB. The municipality rates

bill provided must be

where the business

operates (Where a supplier

is a tenant, they must

submit a copy of the

municipal bill plus a letter

of consent from the

landlord tying the business

to the address).

Promotion of enterprises owned

• Valid BBBEE certificate (number only)

by black people with at least issued by SANAS

51% shareholding or more; accredited verification

Agency 10 points

• Affidavit (CIPC, DTIC

Sworn affidavit)

(i) Bidding documents, viz

• Invitation to bid;
• Proof of tax compliance status;
• Pricing schedule(s);
• Filled in task directive/proposal;
• Preference claim form for Preferential Procurement in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations;
• Bidder’s Disclosure form;
• Special Conditions of Contract;

(ii) General Conditions of Contract; and

(iii) Other (specify)

3. I confirm that I have satisfied myself as to the correctness and validity of my bid; that the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all the

services specified in the bidding documents; that the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my obligations and I accept that any mistakes

regarding price(s) and rate(s) and calculations will be at my own risk.

Yes No Yes No [A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR PREFERENCE POINTS FOR B-BBEE] ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED ARE YOU A FOREIGN BASED REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS Yes No SOUTH AFRICA FOR Yes No /SERVICES /WORKS THE GOODS OFFERED? [IF YES, ANSWER THE /SERVICES /WORKS [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] QUESTIONNAIRE BELOW ] OFFERED? QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF NOT REGISTER AS PER 2.3 BELOW. PART B TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING

Bid submission: 1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. 1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document. 1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the preferential procurement regulations, 2017, the general conditions of contract (gcc) and, if applicable, any other special conditions of contract. 1.4. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7).

TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 2.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS. 2.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS. 2.3 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) PIN MAY BE MADE VIA E-FILING THROUGH THE SARS WEBSITE WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA. 2.4 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH THE BID. 2.5 IN BIDS WHERE CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE TCS CERTIFICATE / PIN / CSD NUMBER. 2.6 WHERE NO TCS PIN IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD), A CSD NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED. 2.7 NO BIDS WILL BE CONSIDERED FROM PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, COMPANIES WITH DIRECTORS WHO ARE PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE, OR CLOSE CORPORATIONS WITH MEMBERS PERSONS IN THE SERVICE OF THE STATE.” NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE / OR COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE BID INVALID. SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ................................................... CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ................................................... (Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution) DATE: ...................................................

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 2

Points Allocation: 90 points

B-BBEE Details: [email protected]

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed to technical enquiries may be directed to:

CONTACT PERSON Meagan van Neel CONTACT PERSON Thelma Mokoena

Telephone number 042 281 1607 telephone number 012 426 5311

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone number code number

Cellphone number

Facsimile number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier tax compliance central

Compliance system pin: supplier or

Status database

No: MAAA

B-bbee status tick applicable box] b-bbee status level [tick applicable box]

Level verification sworn affidavit

Certificate

Yes No Yes No

[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT (FOR EMES & QSEs) MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR

Preference points for b-bbee]

Are you the

Accredited are you a foreign based

REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPPLIER FOR THE GOODS Yes No

SOUTH AFRICA FOR Yes No /SERVICES /WORKS

The goods offered? [If yes, answer the

/Services /works [if yes enclose proof] questionnaire below ]

Offered?

Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes NO

Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax compliance status

System pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not register as per 2.3 Below.

Part b

Terms and conditions for bidding

1. Bid submission:

1.1. Bids must be deli

4.1. Name of company/firm...............................................................................

4.2. Company registration number: .....................................................................

4.3. Type of company/ firm

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One-person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Public Company

 Personal Liability Company

 (Pty) Limited

 Non-Profit Company

 State Owned Company

[Tick applicable box]

4.4. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the points claimed, based on

the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge

that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in paragraph 1 of this

form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs 1.4 and 3.2, the

contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the

claims are correct;

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have

not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of

that person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result

of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors,

or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be

restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not

exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule

has been applied; and forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed

necessary.

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary

..............................................

Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Surname and name: ................................................................

Date: ...............................................................

Address: ...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

Sbd 7.2

Bids must be delivered timeously to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids received after the stipulated time shall not be considered.

Bidders must comply with tax obligations and provide a valid TCS PIN or CSD number. Where consortia or joint ventures are involved, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate or CSD number. Bidders must submit all bids on the official forms provided and not re-type them.

The 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will apply, depending on the Rand value. Points will be awarded for price and specific goals. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.