Youth Tool Tenders

The closing date for the submission of detailed proposals is 12 June 2026, at 11:00 am.

GCIS will settle each compliant invoice submitted by the supplier within 30 days of receipt of the invoice. The service providers should indicate how payment for services rendered will be managed over three years either monthly, quarterly, or annually, however, the final payment arrangement will be discussed and agreed with the successful bidder upon appointment before the required service is rendered.

The bidders will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference points system, where 80 points will be for price only and the 20 points for specific RDP goals. The service providers with the highest score and satisfies all requirements of the bid will be recommended as the preferred service provider.

Prospective service providers that score 60 or more on functionality in gate 1 will proceed to gate 2. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide their CSD registration number or report.

GCIS may cancel this bid/RFB before award due to changed circumstances where there is no longer a need for the goods/services specified in the invitation and/or funds are no longer available to cover the total envisaged expenditure and/or no acceptable offer is received and/or there is a material irregularity in the RFB process.

The bid closing date is the 10th of April 2026, with submissions due by 23:59.

The bid notice states that CMS undertakes to pay in full within thirty (30) days after receipt of an original tax invoice from the supplier, for all valid claims for work done to its satisfaction upon presentation of a substantiated claim/invoice.

Quotations will be evaluated in terms of the prevailing supply chain management policy applicable to Council for Medical Schemes, and it should be noted that proposals will be assessed using the 80/20 formula preference points system for price and specific goals as indicated in the PPPFA regulations.

Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations and are required to submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS. Bidders are also required to register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and to include the CSD number on the SBD1 for verification purposes.

The Council for Medical Schemes will not accept any responsibility for costs incurred by bidders in preparing and submitting proposals, including briefing sessions, site visits, and the submission of proposals/quotations.

The bid notice states that quotations must be submitted before or on the stipulated date and time, which is 31 March 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The bid notice states that RFQ responses will be evaluated on the 80/20 price specific goals.

The bid notice states that Phase 1 includes SCM administrative requirements such as submitting proof of registration on CSD, completed SBD 4, SBD 1, POPIA consent form, and SBD 6. 1 preference points claim form.

The bid notice states that bidders should indicate the period of delivery on their quotation, which will be regarded as binding if they win the award.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms.

The bid notice does not specify warranty requirements.

The bid notice states that bids will be adjudicated in terms of the Municipal Supply Chain Management Policy and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, using an 80/20 preferential points allocation system based on price and specific goals.

Bidders must submit a copy of their company registration certificate reflecting active members, be registered with the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and provide proof of tax compliance and municipal rates clearance. For joint ventures, all parties must be registered on CSD.

The bid notice does not explicitly mention penalties for non-compliance.

The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.

The bid notice does not mention sample submission requirements.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for this tender.

The bid notice states that bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address, and late bids will not be accepted for consideration. The closing date and time is 17 March 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The bid notice states that the quotation shall be awarded at the sole and absolute discretion of Ithala, and Ithala is not obliged to accept the lowest or any financial offer or proposal. The bid will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system.

The bid notice states that quotations will be considered compliant if the bidder is registered on the national treasury central supply database (CSD), is in good standing with SARS, and submits a completed and duly signed invitation to bid (SBD 1) and declaration of interest (SBD 4).