ADVERTISEMENT: APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROFESSIONAL, SIMULTANEOUS AND CONSECUTIVE INTERPRETING, AS WELL AS TRANSLATION AND EDITING SERVICES, FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS, ON AN AS AND WHEN REQUIRED BASISClosed

Overview

Procurement of professional interpreting (simultaneous and consecutive), translation and editing services for six months on an as-needed basis. The City of Tshwane invites language-service providers with SA official-language expertise to bid, via the online Ariba portal, for this RFQ. Bids close 7 September 2026 at 10:00. (see Q07-01-2026-27 QUOTATION DOCUEMNT.pdf)

Requirements

• Experience and qualifications
• South African official-language practitioners with 3+ years; CVs and certified qualifications
• For foreign languages: degree/diploma in related field; for SASL interpreters: Matric plus relevant credentials
• At least 2 contactable reference letters; CVs for interpreters/translators/editors per language combination
• Staff and delivery expectations: on-time interpreters, standby staff, familiarity with interpreting equipment, subject-matter knowledge, on-site coordinator if needed
• Remote/interpreting capability if required (online platforms)
• Languages: combinations including Afrikaans-English, English-other SA languages, SA Sign Language, and foreign languages
• Translators/editors across specified SA languages and foreign languages
• Administrative compliance: Tax PIN or CSD; valid CSD registration; municipal rates up to date; owners/directors up to date on rates
• MBD forms (1, 4, 5, 8, 9) completed; audited financials if applicable
• JV documentation if bidding as a joint venture; compulsory briefing session attendance
• Pricing schedule fully completed with itemised prices (no tippex on schedule)

(Mandatory details drawn from attached documents: Q07-01-2026-27 QUOTATION DOCUEMNT.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submit via the online Ariba platform by no later than 7 September 2026, 10:00 (no tender box submission). (see Q07-01-2026-27 QUOTATION DOCUEMNT.pdf)
• Documents to attach or provide
  • CSD registration summary or CSD PIN; tax clearance PIN
  • Municipal rates/account statements, and proof for owners/directors
  • MBD forms (1, 4, 5, 8, 9) signed by authorized signatory
  • Audited financial statements for last 3 years (or proof not legally required if applicable)
  • BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE status as applicable)
  • CSD summary report (and any required JV agreements if applicable)
  • At least 2 reference letters; CVs for language practitioners
  • Pricing Schedule completed (see Pricing Schedule in documents)
• Briefing session: details in the bid docs; attendance may be compulsory; briefing register to be signed. Briefing address noted as 320 Madiba Street, Pretoria, for the City’s session. (see Q07-01-2026-27 QUOTATION DOCUEMNT.pdf)
• Bid validity: 90 days after closing date
• Where documents come from: online tender portal (City of Tshwane migrating to e-tender) (see Q07-01-2026-27 QUOTATION DOCUEMNT.pdf)

Note: Full bid documents and pricing details are in the attached QUOTATION DOCUMENT PDFs.