Food And Beverages Manufacturing Industry - Agency Bids & RFPs

The bid evaluation process uses a staged approach, culminating in the preferential procurement policy framework regulation using the 80:20 points system.

The proposed research lead must possess an NQF level 9 qualification.

Failure to submit mandatory requirements will lead to disqualification of the bid.

The closing date for proposals is 15 May 2026 at 11:00 a. m. Telkom time. Suppliers must email a soft copy of their proposal to ***@***. *. * before or on the closing date and time.

Invoices will be payable 30 days after receipt of the invoice and statement. No service should be provided before an official purchase order has been issued.

The evaluation will occur in three phases: compliance, functionality (minimum 70 points), and price and specific goals (80/20). If two or more tenderers score an equal total number of points, the contract must be awarded to the tenderer that scored the highest points for specific goals. If scores are still equal, the contract is awarded to the tenderer with the highest functionality points. If all scores are equal, the award is decided by drawing lots.

Bidders must be accredited with a relevant SETA or training accreditation body, registered on the National Treasury CSD, and submit completed SBD forms, tax clearance certificate, BBBEE certificate or affidavit, and certified ID copies of directors. Facilitators must have a relevant qualification at NQF level 7 or higher and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value.

The bid notice states that marking is scheduled from 31 March to 02 April 2026, and the service provider will be expected to ensure that scripts marking is completed within three days.

The bid notice states that invoices will be payable 30 days after receipt of the invoice and statement.

The bid notice states that price and specific goals will be evaluated on an 80/20 preferential procurement principle.

The bid notice states that markers are expected to be individuals qualified in food science, dairy science and food technology with a diploma NQF 6 or bachelors degree NQF 7 level.