Data Retention Tenders

The bidder warrants that it can conclude this agreement to the satisfaction of foodbev seta.

Foodbev seta shall not be obliged to accept the lowest or any bid, offer or proposal.

Bidders must complete all the necessary bid documents and undertakings required in this bid document.

As soon as it becomes known to the contractor that he/she will not be able to deliver the services within the delivery period and/or against the quoted price and/or as specified, foodbev seta must be given immediate written notice to this effect.

Foodbev seta shall reject a proposal for the award of a contract if the recommended bidder has committed a proven corrupt or fraudulent act in competing for the particular contract.

The closing date and time for the submission of bids is 7 May 2026 at 12:00 PM.

Bidders must be suitably qualified and experienced service providers with demonstrated expertise in realtime employee listening and related initiatives.

The bid notice states The bidder warrants that it can conclude this agreement to the satisfaction of foodbev seta.

The bid notice states foodbev seta shall not be obliged to accept the lowest or any bid, offer or proposal. and The **** preference point systems a maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis: **** where ps points scored for price of tender under consideration pt price of tender under consideration pmin price of lowest acceptable tender.

The bid notice states Bidders are therefore required to register as a supplier on the csd before submitting a bid. and Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations. Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number pin issued by sars to enable the organ of state to view the taxpayers profile and tax status. and Bids submitted without any one of the above, will be deemed to be nonresponsive.

The bid notice states In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs 1. 4 and 4. 2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct iv if the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have a disqualify the person from the tendering process b recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that persons conduct c cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation d recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem hear the other side rule has been applied and e forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.

The bid document states that the delivery of products must be made in accordance with the instructions appearing on the official purchase order.

The purchaser undertakes to make payment for the services rendered in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, within 30 thirty days after receipt of an invoice.

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 bid will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system.

The department will apply the evaluation criteria as outlined in the bid evaluation criteria of this bid.

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.

Any appeals lodged in terms of the provisions of the kzn supply chain management policy must be submitted within 5 working days of the award of this bid as advertised in the departmental website.