Telecommunications Training Tenders

The bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at the Unemployment Insurance Fund, Absa Towers, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, ****, by the closing date of May 14, 2026, at 11:00.

The method and conditions of payment to be made to the supplier under this contract shall be specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty (30) days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty shall remain valid for twelve (12) months after the goods have been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

Points for this tender shall be awarded for Price (90 points) and Specific Goals (10 points), utilizing a 90/10 preference point system.

Bidders must provide a detailed project plan, demonstrate specialized experience in the contact centre environment with reference letters, and showcase the experience and competency of their management and support team. Technical staff must demonstrate relevant certification, training, or proven experience. Bidders must also ensure compliance with their tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS.

Subject to GCC clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.

The bid notice states that delivery must take place within 7 working days of placing an official order, unless agreed with management.

The bid notice states that all items should carry a minimum of 1 year guarantees or warrantees and defaults will be replaced at the cost of the service provider.

The bid notice states that the bid will be evaluated using the 80/20 point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.

The bid notice states that mandatory requirements include providing two contactable reference letters for completed services within the past 10 years.

The bid notice states that if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.

The bid notice states that all tenders must be deposited in the tender box not later than 12h00 noon on 16th February 2023.

The bid notice states that only cash or bank guaranteed cheques made payable to Umzimvubu Local Municipality will be accepted.

The bid notice states that value for money will be the key determinant of appointment.

The bid notice states that all bids will be subjected to a prequalification and will be required to achieve a minimum of 70 points for functionality.

The bid notice states that there will be no compulsory briefing session.

The bid notice states that all installation tools should be delivered within 3 weeks of the issue of the purchase order.