Loan Tenders

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the loan storage solution. It mentions the contract period is for twelve months.

The bid notice states that RAF will be billed on consumption based on TB usage, but specific payment terms are not detailed.

The bid notice states that the bidder must provide full warranty coverage for the entire duration of the loaned solution contract, including replacement of faulty components, access to OEM engineering support, and firmware/software updates. The warranty must explicitly detail return/repair turnaround times (RTOS).

The bid notice mentions that RAF may process an award from the responses, but the specific award criterion is not detailed.

The bid notice states that the service provider must be an eligible, registered service provider in terms of the applicable laws of the country and included in the National Treasury Central Supplier Database. It is expected that bidders have their tax matters in order, and companies or directors listed on the National Treasury register for restricted suppliers and/or tender defaulters will be automatically disqualified.

The bid notice does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or late delivery.

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

The bid responses must be submitted by 31 March 2026, not later than 11:00 AM. Bidders are advised to submit at least 30 minutes before the deadline to avoid technical challenges.

Payments will be linked to specified deliverables after such deliverables have been approved by the IDC. Payments will be made within 30 days from the date of invoice.

The contract will be awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points, unless an objective criterion justifies the award to another bidder. The evaluation includes initial screening, technical functionality, and a preference point system (80% price, 20% specific goals).

Bidders must comply with RFP requirements, including general and specific bid conditions. This includes tax compliance, submission of required documents, and meeting functional and technical criteria. Bidders who score 70% or more in functional/technical requirements will be shortlisted.

The IDC reserves the right to conduct site visits at bidders' corporate offices and/or client sites if required.

The notice does not mention the submission of samples.

Enquiries in relation to this RFP will not be entertained after 25 March 2026.