# Appointment of an accredited service provider to conduct Face to-Face training on Snake Handling Training

- **Reference:** RFQ 4502c/26
- **Issuer:** [South African Weather Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-weather-service.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-27
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-03 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of an accredited service provider to conduct Face to-Face training on Snake Handling Training for SAWS employees in Upington.** The RFQ covers one-day snake handling training for 12 SAWS staff in Upington (Upington venue; budget up to R500k; electronic submission; closing 2026-11-03 11:00; 62-day validity). A second RFQ in the package covers face-to-face working-at-heights training for 13 personnel in Gqeberha. (See attached RFQ documents for details.)

#### Requirements
- Compliance and governance
  - Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
  - Tax compliance: SARS PIN or Tax Clearance / CSD number where applicable
  - BBBEE status (and related verification if claiming points)
  - POPIA acknowledgment as part of submission
- Mandatory approvals and permits
  - Letter of Good Standing for COIDA
  - Performing Animals Protection Act (PAPA) permit
- Qualifications and delivery readiness
  - Accredited service provider with relevant accreditation and operational premises
  - Willingness to undergo due diligence site visit; potential SLA and supplier scorecard
  - Capability to deliver safety-focused training, including hands-on and certification outcomes
- Documentation and pricing
  - Complete Annexures A, B, C, F, G, H and the POPIA Annexure
  - Price schedule must include VAT; provide ceiling price and cost break-down; confirm whether rates are firm
  - Potential subcontracting arrangements require proof

#### How to Apply
- Deadline and submission
  - Closing: 03 November 2026 at 11:00 (snake handling RFQ 4408b/26) — electronic submission to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za (see RFQ 4408b_unlocked.pdf)
- Documents to submit
  - Annexure A (Invitation to Bid), Annexure B (GCC), Annexure C (Bidder’s Disclosure), Annexure F (Preference Points Form), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule), Annexure H (Terms of Reference), POPIA Annexure i, plus SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1
  - CSD registration or SARS TCS/PIN documentation; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Pre-qualifications
  - CSD registration; tax compliance; COIDA and PAPA mandatory evidence
- Briefing
  - No compulsory briefing for snake handling RFQ
- Where to obtain documents
  - Documents are included in the RFQ package (see Annexure A–H; specific document references noted in the attached PDFs)

## Description

Appointment of an accredited service provider to conduct Face to-Face training on Snake Handling Training

Appointment of an accredited service provider to conduct Face to-Face training on Snake Handling Training for 12 SAWS employees at Upington.

## Documents

- RFQ 4408b\_unlocked.pdf..pdf
- RFQ 4408b\_unlocked.pdf
- RFQ 4502c .pdf

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