Science Education Tenders

The bid must be delivered by Friday, 22 May 2026, at 10:00. Late submissions will not be accepted.

The bid will be awarded to the bidder obtaining the highest number of points, based on a combination of price and BBBEE, after meeting the minimum functionality score of 75 points.

Bidders must submit mandatory compliance documents including a company profile with a proven track record in organizational structure reviews in higher education, business registration, identity documents of directors, resolution of directors, proof of tax compliance, proof of business residential address, and CSD registration.

The bid notice mentions that if the BBBEE status level of contribution has been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, SMU may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict the bidder from obtaining business, and forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

A compulsory briefing session is not applicable, and there is no mention of a mandatory site visit.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.

The bid documents must be placed in the bid box at the address indicated below. Bidders should ensure that bids are delivered on time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for consideration. The closing date is Wednesday, 8 April 2026, at 10:00.

The bidder obtaining the highest points will be awarded the bid. Preference points shall be calculated after prices have been brought to a comparative basis considering all factors of non-firm prices and all unconditional discounts. Points scored will be rounded off to two decimal places. In the event that two or more bids have scored equal total points or provide the same bid, the successful bid must be the one scoring the highest number of preference points for B-BBEE. If the B-BBEE points are equal, the bidder scoring the highest points on functionality will be the preferred bidder. Should two or more bids be equal in all respects, the drawing of lots shall decide the award.

Stage 1: Mandatory Requirements. The following should be submitted as prequalification and mandatory compliance documents. Failure to submit any of the listed valid documents may disqualify your bid: Business registration certificate, copies of identity documents of all directors/trustees/members/shareholders, resolution of directors' authority to sign, proof of tax compliance status, proof of business residential address, public liability insurance of R5 million or a letter of intent, proof of the most recent Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, valid letter of good standing COIDA or a valid COIDA certificate or tender letter. For partnerships, joint ventures, consortiums, and cooperatives, specific requirements are detailed in the bid document.

A briefing session date is Tuesday, 31 March 2026, at 12:00, venue: at Sefako Makgatho Health Science University, SRC Boardroom.

The bid notice states payment will be issued after the goods have been delivered or the service has been rendered and deemed to be satisfactory.

Service providers must stipulate warrantees and or guarantees on workmanship.

The quotes will be evaluated on the **** price and specific goals as per mbd 6. 1 attached.

It is compulsory for all potential suppliers to be registered on the central supplier database.

Service providers will be required to conduct a site visit and verify measurements to be able to quote accurately.

The bid notice states he fourth day is for portfolio building and final assessments.

The bid notice states he evaluation criteria will be on qualityfunctionality 100 points, price for 80 points specific goals 20 points.

The bid notice states he successful service provider should have a proven track record of successfully delivering this service in other organisations.