APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO FACILITATE A MARKET LINK GROWTH PROGRAMME FOR TWENTY (20) MSMEs FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS OVER A PERIOD OF SIX (6) MONTHSClosed

Overview

Procurement of a service provider to facilitate a Market Link Growth Programme for twenty MSMEs for the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs over six months. This is an RFQ issued by KwaZulu-Natal EDTEA; bid deadline 20 Oct 2026, with a mandatory briefing on 14 Oct 2026 (Pietermaritzburg). (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)

Requirements

• Tax/compliance: provide SARS PIN/TCS and/or CSD number; ensure tax clearance where applicable. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Central Supplier Database: register on CSD; if not registered, bid may be disqualified. Separate TCS for consortia/sub-contractors. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• General: bid in official forms, sign submission register, and comply with PFMA/SCM Treasury regulations; no bids from state personnel. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Returnable documents: complete Part A–N forms including SBD1, SBD3 (Pricing), SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD6 (Preference Points). (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Preferences: 80/20 system (price 80, specific goals 20). (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Scope docs: adhere to the TOR (Annexure A) and related evaluation grid (Annexure B). (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)

How to Apply

• Briefing session: 14 Oct 2026, 10:00, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street EDTEA Head Office, Pietermaritzburg (boardroom) – mandatory. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Closing and submission: 20 Oct 2026 by 15:00; deposit documents in the Bid Box at Ground Floor, 270 Jabu Ndlovu Street; sign the submission register. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Documents to submit: official bid forms (SBD1, SBD3, SBD4, SBD6), pricing schedule, and related annexures; for contracts, expect to complete SBD7 if successful. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Contact for queries: bids@kznedtea.gov.za; 033-264-2582. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)
• Duration and pricing: bid validity 60 days (pricing schedule); details of hours/rates and phases to be provided. (Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf)

Notes: Document references are based on the attached Q 28 EDTEA 26-27.pdf.