Working at heights & rigging training services – atns RFQ

Issue Date: 07 October 2026

Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Closing Time: 11:00 CAT

Enquiries Before Bid Closure:

• Officer: Demand Management
• Contact Person: Bright Blessie
• Email: [email protected] (cc: [email protected])
• Subject line: Include reference number and tender description.

Enquiries After Bid Closure:

• Officer: Acquisition Management
• Contact Person: Simphiwe Qwabe
• Email: [email protected] (cc: [email protected])
• Subject line: Include reference number and tender description.

Fraud Hotline:

• Telephone: 0800 222 335
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: www.tip-offs.com

Bids must be submitted online via the e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Submissions sent via email will not be accepted.

The bid must be submitted in two parcels:

• Parcel A: Administrative & Mandatory requirements (Volume 1A, Phase 1 & 2 Evaluation).
• Parcel B: Price & Specific Goals (Phase 3 Evaluation), including SBD 3.3, SBD 6.1, CSD Report, CIPC Documents, Shareholder Certificates, ID copies of shareholders, and Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.

Combine all documents for each parcel into a single PDF file and upload under the corresponding tab on the e-Submission system.

Bidders are responsible for ensuring correct uploads and successful submission before the closing date and time. Early submission is encouraged to resolve technical issues.

The bid will be evaluated in three stages:

Stage 1: Administrative Requirements.

Stage 2: Mandatory Requirements. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.

Stage 3: Price and ATNS Specific Goals (80/20 point system).

Price: 80 points

Specific Goals (Preference Points): 20 points

Total Points: 100 points.

The 80/20 system applies to tenders up to R50,000,000.

Formula for Price Points: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin)

Where Ps = Points scored for price, Pt = Price of tender under consideration, Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender.

Specific Goals (20 points) are allocated as follows:

• 51% Black Owned suppliers: 10 points
• 30% Black Woman Owned Suppliers: 10 points

Proof for specific goals must be submitted with the bid, including CSD Report, CIPC Documents, Shareholder Certificates, ID copies of shareholders, and B-BBEE Certificate.

Purpose: To appoint a qualified and accredited training provider for Working at Heights and Basic Rigging certification training for personnel supporting the WAM ECP Deployment.

Training Participants: 10 Technicians + 1 Systems Engineer = 11 participants.

Training Modules:

• Working at Heights Certification
• Basic Rigging Certification

Working at Heights Content:

• Applicable legislation and OHS Act requirements
• General safety regulations
• Fall protection planning and risk assessments
• Types, causes, and hazards of falls
• Working at heights risk assessment procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Height safety equipment and pre-use inspections
• Equipment standards and traceability
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Emergency procedures and rescue planning
• Self-rescue techniques
• Ladder and scaffolding safety
• Drop zones and safe tool handling at heights
• Suspension trauma awareness
• Confined spaces awareness

Basic Rigging Content:

• Lifting and handling tools
• Rigging safety rules
• Wire ropes and slings
• Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
• Load handling principles

Practical Training:

• Use of harnesses and fall arrest systems
• Safe working at heights demonstrations
• Practical rigging exercises

Certification Requirements:

• Service provider must be accredited with Department of Labour, CETA, or other recognised OHS authorities.
• Issue certificates of competence upon successful completion.

Deliverables:

• Accredited training (theory + practical)
• Qualified facilitators
• Training materials (where applicable)
• Participant assessment
• Certificates of completion
• Attendance registers and training report.

Training start dates will be communicated in consultation with the appointed service provider.

The service provider must be accredited with relevant bodies such as:

• Department of Labour
• Ceta
• Other recognised OHS authorities

The service provider must issue certificates of competence upon successful completion of training.

Facilitators must be certified and competent, with proof of accreditation and/or registration with QCTO, SETA, or an equivalent body. They must also hold valid certifications in Working at Heights, Fall Protection/Arrest Systems, and Basic Rigging.

Bidders must submit a pricing schedule in the format prescribed (SBD 3.3). All costs related to the assignment must be included. Bids submitted without a price or with an incomplete price will be deemed non-responsive. A pricing schedule omitting specified elements may be considered non-responsive.

The pricing schedule includes categories for:

• Training Costs (Working at Heights, Basic Rigging)
• Facilitation & Instruction Costs (Accredited Facilitator, Assistant/Practical Support Staff)
• Training Venue, Materials & Equipment (Manuals, PPE, Rigging Equipment Usage, Venue Setup)
• Certification & Administration (Certification, Assessment & Moderation, Training Records & Reports)

Total Project Cost is to be broken down into these categories, with a Grand Total (Excl. VAT), VAT, and Tender Amount (Incl. VAT).

Bidders are expected to submit a fair and reasonable costing. All costs must be included in the pricing schedule. Bids submitted without a price or with an incomplete price will be deemed non-responsive. A pricing schedule omitting specified elements may be considered non-responsive.

Mandatory Requirements:

• South African Revenue Services (SARS) Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN.
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Proof of registration or application is required.
• Bidder Accreditation: Must be an accredited training provider for Working at Heights and Basic Rigging by QCTO, CETA, Department of Labour, or a recognised OHS authority. Certificates must be valid at bid submission.
• Facilitator Accreditation/Certification: Facilitators must be certified and competent, with proof of accreditation/registration with QCTO, SETA, or equivalent, and valid certifications in Working at Heights, Fall Protection/Arrest Systems, and Basic Rigging.
• Facilitator Experience: Facilitators must have a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in Working at Heights, rigging, lifting operations, and OHS practices, as demonstrated by detailed CVs.

Returnable Forms:

• SBD 1 - Invitation to Bid (Part A & B)
• SBD 3.3 – Pricing Schedule (Professional Services)
• SBD 4 – Bidder’s Disclosure
• SBD 6.1 – Preferential Points Claim Form
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) Report
• Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Documents
• Shareholder Certificates
• ID copies of shareholders
• Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs)
• Proof of accreditation certificates for the bidder and facilitators.

Non-compliance with any mandatory requirements or returnable forms will result in disqualification.

Working at Heights Training Content:

• Applicable legislation and OHS Act requirements
• General safety regulations
• Fall protection planning and risk assessments
• Types, causes, and hazards of falls
• Working at heights risk assessment procedures
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Height safety equipment and pre-use inspections
• Equipment standards and traceability
• Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS)
• Emergency procedures and rescue planning
• Self-rescue techniques
• Ladder and scaffolding safety
• Drop zones and safe tool handling at heights
• Suspension trauma awareness
• Confined spaces awareness

Basic Rigging Training Content:

• Lifting and handling tools
• Rigging safety rules
• Wire ropes and slings
• Inspection of rigging equipment and hardware
• Load handling principles

Bidder Accreditation: Must be an accredited training provider authorized to deliver Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training, specifically for Working at Heights and Basic Rigging, from QCTO, CETA, Department of Labour, or a recognised OHS authority. Certificates must be valid at the time of bid submission.

Facilitator Accreditation/Certification: Facilitators must be certified and competent, with proof of accreditation and/or registration with QCTO, SETA, or an equivalent body. They must also hold valid certifications in Working at Heights, Fall Protection/Arrest Systems, and Basic Rigging.

Facilitator Experience: Facilitators must have relevant industry experience (minimum 3-5 years) in Working at Heights, rigging and lifting operations, and OHS practices, as demonstrated in their CVs.

ATNS Mission includes ensuring economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

The successful tenderer will be engaged under a contract containing standard Terms and Conditions. These include clauses for retention for non-satisfactory completion, breach of contract, confidentiality, and a requirement for adequate professional indemnity insurance.

ATNS reserves the right to vary the scope and terms of the contract. Any variations will be communicated in writing.

All designs and documentation submitted by the tenderer will be treated as confidential.

ATNS reserves the right to reject, withdraw, or cancel any or all proposals, to negotiate with bidders, and to accept the bid most advantageous to the company.

The procurement process may be postponed or cancelled at any stage at ATNS's discretion before a contract is entered into.

Non-compliance with bid submission conditions, instructions, or evaluation criteria will result in rejection.

ATNS may enter into negotiations with one or more bidders regarding contract terms, including price. Negotiations do not constitute an award.

A contract is concluded only when reduced to writing and signed by both parties.

ATNS may award one or more contracts for different functions.

Rejection reasons include proven corrupt or fraudulent acts, abuse of the SCM system, proven fraud, or failure to perform on previous contracts.

General Conditions of Contract must be accepted.

Additional information may be requested from bidders during evaluation, with replies due within 7 working days. Failure to comply may lead to disqualification.

Bid information is confidential and usage is limited to bid preparation.

Copyright of all documentation belongs to the client. The successful bidder may not disclose information without written approval.

If a contractor cannot deliver within the specified period or price, ATNS must be notified immediately. ATNS reserves the right to implement remedies.

The bidder warrants its ability to conclude the agreement to ATNS's satisfaction.

Waiver of any breach does not prejudice remedies for continuing or other breaches.

On termination, the bidder must hand over all documentation and deliverables to ATNS without the right of retention.

Amendments to the contract must be in writing and signed by both parties.

The bid evaluation process consists of three stages:

Stage 1: Administrative Requirements. Failure to comply may result in rejection or a request for supplementary information within seven (7) days.

Stage 2: Mandatory Requirements. Bidders must fully comply with all mandatory requirements to advance. Non-compliance leads to automatic disqualification.

Mandatory requirements include:

• Bidder Accreditation: Valid accreditation certificates for Working at Heights and Basic Rigging from QCTO, CETA, Department of Labour, or a recognised OHS authority.
• Facilitator Accreditation/Certification: Proof of accreditation/registration and valid certifications for each facilitator in Working at Heights, Fall Protection/Arrest Systems, and Basic Rigging.
• Facilitator Experience: Detailed CVs demonstrating a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant industry experience in Working at Heights, rigging, lifting operations, and OHS practices.

Stage 3: Evaluation for Price and ATNS Specific Goals using the 80/20 point system.

• Price: 80 points
• Preference Points (Specific Goals): 20 points

Preference points are awarded for:

• 51% Black Owned suppliers (10 points)
• 30% Black Woman Owned Suppliers (10 points)

Verification of specific goals requires submission of CSD Report, CIPC Documents, Shareholder Certificates, ID copies of shareholders, and B-BBEE Certificate.