Crm Tenders

The bid notice states that reporting and submission to ECPhRA must occur within 3 weeks after appointment.

The bid will be evaluated in three phases: mandatory requirements, capability requirements, and then on PPPFA and specific goals using the 80/20 preference points system.

Bidders must be registered with the Culture Resources Management (CRM) section of the Association of Southern African Professional Archaeologists (ASAPA) and have a proven track record of HIA projects in South Africa, with a minimum of three successfully completed projects in the last five years.

Failure to comply with mandatory requirements, including submitting incomplete or incorrect forms, late submissions, or not being registered on the CSD, will automatically eliminate the bid for further consideration.

The bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at the Unemployment Insurance Fund, Absa Towers, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, ****, by the closing date of May 14, 2026, at 11:00.

The method and conditions of payment to be made to the supplier under this contract shall be specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). 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 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 in SCC.

Points for this tender shall be awarded for Price (90 points) and Specific Goals (10 points), utilizing a 90/10 preference point system.

Bidders must provide a detailed project plan, demonstrate specialized experience in the contact centre environment with reference letters, and showcase the experience and competency of their management and support team. Technical staff must demonstrate relevant certification, training, or proven experience. Bidders must also ensure compliance with their tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS.

Subject to GCC clause 25, 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.