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The closing date for submissions is 21st April 2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid notice states closing date specified on page 3 and later clarifies closing date and time 21st april 2026 @11:00 am.

The SABS will not make an upfront or advance payment. Payment will only be made in accordance with the delivery of service or goods that will be agreed upon by the SABS and the successful bidder. The bid notice states he sabs will not make an upfront or advance payment to a successful bidder. Payment will only be made in accordance with the delivery of service or goods that will be agreed upon by the sabs and the successful bidder.

The evaluation will be based on an 80/20 preference points system. The bid notice states only bidders who submitted quotations as per scope of work will be evaluated further on **** preference points system of 2022.

Bidders must provide 5 reference letters not older than 7 years, a detailed implementation plan with timelines, and evidence of completed contracts with their rand value in the last five years. The bid notice states all bids must comply with the mandatory requirements and failure to comply with any of these requirements will immediately disqualify the bid. The bidder must provide 5 reference letters not older than 7 years where the service was previously implemented or provided. A detailed implementation plan must be provided with timelines. Evidence of completed contracts rands value of contractsordersdeliveries completed by the company in the last five years.

The bid closing date is the 27th March 2026, with submissions due by 23:59. The service period is for 6 months.

The Council for Medical Schemes 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.

The bid document mentions warranty obligations in the General Conditions of Contract, stating that the supplier warrants that the goods supplied are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and will have no defects for twelve (12) months after delivery and acceptance, or eighteen (18) months after shipment, whichever is earlier, unless specified otherwise.

Bidders will be evaluated in two phases: Phase 1 mandatory criteria and Phase 2 price and preference evaluation. The evaluation will use the 80/20 preference points system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals such as BBBEE status and company size.

To qualify, bidders must be Cisco partners and submit a valid Cisco partner reseller letter or certificate. They must also provide two testimonial letters as evidence of having delivered maintenance and support of Cisco products or services, and meet other mandatory technical criteria. Tax compliance is also a requirement.

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 agreement, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered cost 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 document mentions that the service provider will be expected to provide a monthly inspection on site, once a month. However, it also states that the Council for Medical Schemes will not be liable for any costs incurred by bidders in preparing and submitting proposals, including site visits.

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 unless provided otherwise in the contract. The supplier further warrants that all goods supplied under this contract shall have no defect, arising from design, materials, or workmanship except when the design andor material is required by the purchasers specifications or from any act or omission of the supplier, that may develop under normal use of the supplied goods in the conditions prevailing in the country of final destination.

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The bidder must provide valid proof confirming that they are a current certified Cisco partner. The bidder must provide valid proof confirming that they are certificate a current certified cisco partner.

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 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. 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.