Understanding Government tenders.

understanding-tenders

Understanding Government Tenders

The South African Government has numerous tender opportunities available to qualifying companies on a regular basis.  Apart from submitting the required standard bidding documents, bidders can submit additional information that they deem necessary in support of their bid.  It is essential that the bid response is submitted in the required format.

 

Each bid is made up of the following standard bid documents which need to be completed truthfully and accurately by bidders: –

SBD 1 - Invitation to Bid

Each document needs to be completed and signed by the bidder as an acknowledgment that the bidder agrees to be bound by the bid’s terms and conditions. 

SBD 2 - Tax Clearance Certificate Requirements

This document contains an application for tax clearance certificate form which applicants should complete and hand in at SARS to obtain a tax clearance certificate if they are not already tax compliant.  Proof of the bidder’s tax clearance status and PIN must be attached under this section and submitted as part of the bid application.

SBD 3.1 or 3.2 or 3.3 - Pricing Schedules

Under this section, the bidder needs to complete the pricing schedule in its format as issued by the tender authority, together with the required explanations and motivations.  Additional detailed pricing schedules in the bidder’s format can be attached where necessary if required by the specifications.

SBD 4 - Declaration of Interest

This is a declaration by the bidder that states any existing relationship/s or acquaintance/s with employees of the State in order to ensure that these individuals, if any, are not involved in the bid in any way in order to avoid corruption.

SBD5 - National Industrial Participation Programme (NIP)

This document refers to the Industrial Participation Programme, i.e. contracts with imported content of US$ 10 million or higher have an industrial participation (IP) obligation, which must be addressed in the bid.

SBD 6.1 - Preference Points Claim Form

Bidders need to claim preference points by completing this form.

SBD 6.2 - Declaration Certificate for Local Production and Content for Designated Sectors

If applicable, a bidder must complete the SBD 6.2 and its supporting Annexures.

SBD 7.1 or 7.2 or 7.3 - Contract Form

This form represents a contract that binds the parties should their bid succeed. SBD 7.1 will apply to tenders for purchases. SBD 7.2 for services, and SBD 7.3 for sales.

SBD 8 - Declaration of Bidder’s Past Supply Chain Management Practices.

This form requires bidders to declare their past supply chain management practices.

SBD 9 - Certificate of Independent Bid Determination

This form requires a declaration from the bidder to prevent bid-rigging. 

General Conditions of Contract

This is the general conditions applicable to government bids, contracts, and orders and ensures clients are familiar with the rights and obligations of all parties involved.  It is important for bidders to understand them.form requires a declaration from the bidder to prevent bid-rigging.

Special Conditions of Contract

This is the special conditions applicable to the services required by the bid in question and it is important that bidders study them carefully.

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Published on 2022/07/11 at 10:36 am