The National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) is seeking a service provider to design, layout, print, and deliver its **** Annual Report. The report details the foundation's performance from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026. Key requirements include developing a creative theme, creating artwork, designing the layout, editing and proofreading content, printing 100 hard copies and 10 hard copies for approval, and delivering both hard and soft copies. The annual report must be ready by May 25, 2026, with reviews of drafts due by May 16, 2026. Bidders must submit a written proposal including a detailed methodology, project plan, project budget inclusive of VAT, and proven ability to deliver quality annual reports with testimonials and references. Summarized CVs of the project team are also required. The evaluation process will consist of three stages: administrative compliance, functionality (minimum threshold of 75 points), and price and specific goals using an 80/20 preference point system. Mandatory documents include proof of CSD registration, tax clearance certificate, completed SBD forms, company registration documents, and BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to submit any mandatory documents may result in disqualification. Bids must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by 11:00 on May 26, 2026. Late bids will not be accepted. The NFVF reserves the right to amend bid conditions, extend the closing date, or not accept the lowest bid.
The annual report is to be ready by 25 May 2026, with the review of the first draft and final draft by 16 May 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms for the service provider. However, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) mention that payments shall be made promptly by the client, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the service provider.
The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that the service provider warrants that the service rendered 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 service has been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in the SCC.
Bidders will be evaluated in three stages: administrative compliance, functionality (minimum threshold of 75 points), and price and specific goals using an 80/20 preference point system. The bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract.
Bidders must provide all mandatory documents, including proof of CSD registration, tax clearance certificate, completed SBD forms, company registration documents, and BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Functionality evaluation requires a minimum threshold of 75 points.
The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) state that if the service provider fails to perform services within the periods specified in the contract, the client shall deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.
The bid notice mentions that the NFVF reserves the right to conduct unscheduled or scheduled site visits to satisfy itself as to the validity of the information provided in the bid documents.
The bid notice does not explicitly require the submission of samples. However, bidders are asked to submit company profiles and samples of annual reports, which may be shared via a link, as part of the functionality evaluation.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid process or award.
Failure to comply with submission requirements, submit mandatory documents, or provide original and valid tax clearance certificates will result in disqualification. Bidders who score below 75 points in functionality will also be disqualified.