Fun Tenders

The bid closing date and time for submission of proposals is 20 May 2026 at 11:00.

The bid notice states that monthly invoicing and payment of fees and disbursements will take place based on the actual services rendered, and payment of invoices shall be affected within 30 days from the date of receipt.

The evaluation criteria include price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points), totaling 100 points.

Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in the design, implementation, training, and support of enterprise architecture tools, and achieve a minimum score of 55 points out of 80 in the functional evaluation stage to proceed.

Failure to provide satisfactory goods or services may result in the bidder's blacklisting within TCTA or other organs of state.

A non-compulsory briefing session will be held online via Microsoft Teams on 7 May 2026 at 11:00.

The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid results.

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

The bid response documents must be deposited in the tender box not later than 12:00 on 4 May 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that 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 bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty period. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that 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.

The Umzimvubu Local Municipality reserves the right not to appoint and value for money will be the key determinant of appointment. All bids will be subjected to a prequalification and will be required to achieve a minimum of 70 points for functionality to be evaluated further.

All interested service providers need to have 1 CEGB or higher CIDB grading to be considered. Bidders must be registered on CSD and provide confirmation of registration. All bids will be subjected to a prequalification and will be required to achieve a minimum of 70 points for functionality.

The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, the General Conditions of Contract state 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.

There will be a compulsory briefing session on 23 April 2026 at Sophia Park at 10:00 am. A briefing certificate will be issued.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that if any dispute or difference of any kind whatsoever arises between the purchaser and the supplier, the parties shall make every effort to resolve amicably such dispute or difference by mutual consultation. If, after thirty 30 days, the parties have failed to resolve their dispute or difference by such mutual consultation, then either the purchaser or the supplier may give notice to the other party of his intention to commence with mediation.