This tender is for the expansion of a panel of event management companies to provide comprehensive event coordination services to the Department of Economic Development and Tourism (DEDAT) for a period of three years. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eTender portal. Bidders are strongly advised to submit their applications at least one day before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Late submissions will not be accepted. The bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any other applicable special conditions. Bidders must ensure they are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax requirements. The evaluation methodology includes prequalification criteria, functional evaluation, and price/B-BBEE evaluation. The contract duration is from the date of approval until 31 August 2028. DEDAT does not guarantee any minimum order or quantity of services.
The closing date for bid submissions is 08 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders are strongly advised to complete their electronic submissions at least one day before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues, as late submissions will not be accepted.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 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 (GCC) mention a warranty period of twelve (12) months after the goods have been delivered and accepted, or eighteen (18) months after the date of shipment, unless specified otherwise.
The award criterion is based on a three-phase evaluation: prequalification criteria, functional evaluation (with a minimum threshold of 70%), and price/B-BBEE evaluation. The bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), be tax compliant, and submit all compulsory documents as outlined in the bid. They must also demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience in the events management industry, provide a detailed bid proposal, financial statements for the two most recent completed financial years, and references from recent clients.
The bid notice does not explicitly detail penalties. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that if the supplier fails to deliver within the specified periods, the purchaser may deduct a penalty from the contract price, calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.
The bid notice mentions that venues should be diverse and cater for different settings, and that a site visit and examination of the sites logistics may be needed. However, it does not specify if a mandatory site visit is required for bidders to attend.
The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract.