Escalation Tenders

The bid notice states that the provision of security services is for a period of 36 months.

The bid notice states that All activities must be invoiced on a monthly basis, based on the completion of the activity but not exceeding the allocated budget that has been priced for that activity. and Payment will be based on the completion of activities provided that reasonable progress towards the completion of the activity within the estimated budget is demonstrated.

The bid notice states that a bidding company must have an inhouse armed response riot team.

The bid notice states that Failure to comply with all requirements will result in nonpayment of the invoice. and Failure to comply will result in termination of the contract.

The bid notice states that the training should be completed within four months, with the expected time for delivery of services being within 14 days from the date of award. The closing date for submissions is Thursday, 21 May 2026, at 12:00.

The bid notice states that payment will be made by the chief financial officer within 30 days on receipt of a certificate of payment issued by the engineer and will be made by means of a cheque drawn upon the councils bankers in Pietermaritzburg. No cash payments shall be made. Offers of discounts, e. g. for payment within 30 days of rendering accounts, will be taken into account in the adjudication of tenders.

The bid notice states that the service provider will guarantee/warranty to offer the training according to the training specifications from the inception of the peace officer training until its agreed completion date. The training provider will further guarantee/warranty to accept and abide by the mode of payment stipulated or agreed upon by the parties.

The bid notice states that the tender shall be evaluated on a 80/20 preference point system as prescribed in terms of the preferential procurement regulations 2022, pertaining to the preferential procurement policy framework act, act no. 5 of ****, including chapter 4 of the public procurement act no. 28 of 2024. Price will be allocated 80 points and specific goals will be allocated 20 points.

The bid notice states that mandatory requirements include programme accreditation with a relevant SETA for Peace Officer Training, Unit Standard **** NQF L4, accreditation of the service provider with the relevant SETA, a detailed company profile and CVs of the facilitator/assessor, and two letters from previous clients for conducting similar projects for peace officers.

The bid notice states that penalties will be in line with the Msunduzi Municipality and LGSETA penalty conditions. In the event of late delivery, penalties in the amount of **** per calendar day shall be levied.

The bid notice states that a tender briefing meeting is not applicable.

The bid notice states that samples are not applicable.

The bid notice states that failure to comply with certain sections may prejudice the tender. This includes failure to complete and sign the tender form, use of correction fluid, and failure to submit all mandatory requirements. Tenders will not be considered from service providers who do not attend the compulsory tender briefing meeting and sign the attendance register.

The bid notice states that the supply and delivery of padlocks is required as and when required for a period of 3 years.

The bid notice states that he equipment offered shall be warranted free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of at least twelve 12 months from date of final commissioning or delivery.

The bid notice states that delivery of substandard material or equipment will result in no approval of payment and the return of the product. and delivery of substandard material or equipment or refrain from supplying it within the required timeframe will result in cancelation of the contract and the second highest scorer will be appointed.

The bid notice states that o samples are required with tender closure.

The bid notice states that payment will 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 states that 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.

The bid notice states that the evaluation for price and specific goals shall be based on the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points allocated to price and 20 points to specific goals.

The bid notice states that bidders who score a minimum threshold of 70 out of 100 points on the technical-functional evaluation phase 3 part a will be considered for further evaluation in phase 3 part b solution demonstration. Bidders who fail to attain the required minimum threshold will not be evaluated further. Only bidders who achieve a minimum score of 70 out of 100 points during the solution demonstration phase 3 part b will proceed to phase 4 price and specific goals.

The bid notice states that 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.