Bluetooth Tenders

The bid notice states that points for this tender will be awarded for: a price and b specific goals.

The bid notice states that tenderers must study the general conditions, definitions and directives applicable in respect of the tender and preferential procurement regulations, 2022.

The bid notice states that in the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs 1. 4 and 4. 2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct and if the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have a disqualify the person from the tendering process b recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that persons conduct c cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation d recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem hear the other side rule has been applied and e forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

The bid notice states that the smart TVs should be delivered for the period 26 March 2026 to 10 April 2026. The closing date for bid submissions is 24 March 2026.

The service provider will be remunerated in South African Rands, on a fixed price inclusive of VAT for the service rendered. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of the approved invoice according to an agreed payment schedule.

The evaluation will be evaluated as follows: administrative compliance, SBD 1: Invitation to Quote, Bid and TCS of Bidding, SBD 3: Pricing Schedule, SBD 4 Form: Bidders Disclosure, SBD 6. 1 Form: Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022.

Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS. Bidders may also submit a printed TCS certificate together with the bid. In bids where consortia, joint ventures, or subcontractors are involved, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. Where no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number must be provided.

Bids documents must not be included in packages containing samples. Such bids may be rejected as being invalid.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the ICT consumables. However, it mentions that the time of delivery will be determined during the contract period.

The bid notice specifies a 3-year onsite warranty for the laptops.

The NRF nominates the bidder with the highest combined score for the contract award, subject to the bidder having supplied the relevant administrative documentation.

Bidders must meet minimum requirements including a fully completed procurement invitation (SBD 1), proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and two reference letters for providing similar products within the past 3 years.