An Accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) or Assessment Centre for the Development of Assessment Tools for the Occupational Qualification: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler (102580).Closed

Overview

Procurement of an Accredited Skills Development Provider (SDP) or Assessment Centre to develop Assessment Tools for the Occupational Qualification: Production Process Machine Operator and Assembler (102580). Bidders must be an accredited SDP or Assessment Centre with a lead SME for the qualification and a team of three Assessors/Moderators, to deliver multiple instruments and a QCTO submission package.

(The Deliverables and team requirements are described in the attached specifications: see Specifications/Description of Goods/Services Required.)

Requirements

• The supplier must be an accredited SDP or Assessment Centre and meet merSETA qualification requirements.
• Deliverables: three assessment instruments, one exemplar instrument; a Recognition of Prior Learning toolkit; a Qualification Assessment Specification Addendum (QASA); and support for QCTO approval. (Service Provider for the Provision of an Accredited Skills Development Provider.pdf)
• Lead SME for the qualification and a team of three Assessors/Moderators. (Service Provider for the Provision of an Accredited Skills Development Provider.pdf)
• Project duration: minimum 6 months, maximum 24 months from signature.
• Returnable documents and compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; BBBEE certificate; fully completed SBD forms; tax affairs in order; pricing schedule; references for similar work; VAT-inclusive pricing. (Key information for Bidders / Pricing Schedule sections)

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 21 October 2026 at 12:00. Submission by email to quotations@merseta.org.za; use the RFQ number as subject (RFQ-LEA-26-27-180). (RFQ documentation)
• Submit: Completed RFQ forms (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.1), Pricing Schedule, and supporting documents; include CSD number and BBBEE certificate. (Specifications for Goods Required / Pricing Schedule)
• Price terms: firm prices, VAT included where applicable; inclusive of all related expenses. (Terms and Conditions)
• Compliance: bid must meet all administrative and technical requirements; late submissions are disqualified. (Bidder’s Disclosure / Administrative Requirements)
• Registrations: bid validity, CSD registration, tax clearance; merSETA may require documentary proof for preferences. (Returnable Documents / Preference Points)
• Documentation sources: see Specifications/Description of Goods/Services Required and the Returnable Documents list in the RFQ. (Specifications/Description of Goods/Services Required)