# Appointment of a service provider to provide an In-Person Basic-to-Intermediate (13) and Advanced (8) Python Training for 21 Research and Development Employees.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-14.

- **Reference:** RFQ 4632/26
- **Issuer:** [South African Weather Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-weather-service.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-14 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**SAWS invites a service provider to deliver in-person Python training to 21 R&D employees, split into Basic-to-Intermediate (13 participants) and Advanced (8 participants).** The programme targets scientific data handling, analytics and geospatial analysis using Python. Budget up to R500,000; closing date 14 Oct 2026 11:00; validity 60 days.

#### Requirements
- Two-stream training designed for 13 Basic-to-Intermediate and 8 Advanced Python participants, with data analytics and geospatial content (as per Annexure H).
- Proven in-person training experience for scientific staff, familiarity with Python ecosystems (NumPy, pandas, Matplotlib, Iris) and meteorological/geospatial use cases.
- Compliance: Tax (SARS PIN or TCS), VAT, and CSD as applicable; BBBEE; POPIA and supplier privacy forms; include standard bid documents (Annexures A, B, C, F, G, H, i) (RFQ 4632.pdf).
- Pre-award due diligence: approved premises, appropriate accreditation, site visit, SLA with SAWS, and a supplier performance scorecard.
- Subcontracting: if used, provide subcontracting arrangement.
- Pricing: complete Annexure G; specify ceiling price and cost components; confirm firm rates for the project term (RFQ 4632.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 14 October 2026 at 11:00; submissions electronic to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za (RFQ 4632.pdf).
- Questions: in writing to SCM: Acquisition Department, rfq@weathersa.co.za (RFQ 4632.pdf).
- Documents to submit: Annexure A (supplier information), Annexure B (GCC), Annexure C (Bidder’s Disclosure), Annexure F (Preference Points), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule), Annexure H (RFQ TOR), Annexure i (POPIA notice); Tax/PIN or TCS/CSD as required (RFQ 4632.pdf).
- Briefing session: not scheduled (N/A) (RFQ 4632.pdf).
- Where to obtain documents: included in the RFQ package (RFQ 4632.pdf).

## Description

Appointment of a service provider to provide an In-Person Basic-to-Intermediate (13) and Advanced (8) Python Training for 21 Research and Development Employees.

Appointment of a service provider to provide an In-Person Basic-to-Intermediate (13) and Advanced (8) Python Training for 21 Research and Development Employees.

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ 4632.pdf..pdf
- RFQ 4632.pdf

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