REQUEST FOR POTENTIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION TO AIDC FOR A MERSETA/QCTO/NATIONAL ARTISAN MODERATION BODY (NAMB) ACCREDITED ASSESSMENT/TRADE TEST CENTRE/S TO CONDUCT PRE-ASSESSMENT, GAP CLOSURE, TRADE TEST PREPARATIONS, AND TRADE TESTING ON ARTISAN RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (ARPL) FOR 2 MOTOR MECHANIC CANDIDATES.Closed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a MERSETA/QCTO/NAMB-accredited Assessment/Trade Test Centre/s to conduct pre-assessment, gap closure, trade test preparation and trade testing on Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) for 2 Motor Mechanic candidates. Open to service providers with ARPL/trade-testing accreditation and relevant Motor Mechanic expertise; issued by the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC).

Requirements

• Proof of accreditation as an Assessment/Trade Test Centre with MerSETA/QCTO/NAMB for Motor Mechanic.
• CVs of the Trade Test Assessor and Trade Test Moderator (3+ years’ Motor Mechanic trade testing experience).
• Mandatory admin: SARS PIN, valid BBBEE affidavit/certificate, SBD 6.1 (preferences) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
• CSD registration (active status) on National Treasury database.
• Fully completed Pricing Schedule and firm unit rates per candidate (two candidates) for: pre-assessment, gap closure, trade test preparation, and trade testing.
• POPIA consent for processing personal data.
• Signed Integrity Pact (Annexure A).
• Proof of BBEE status/affidavit to claim specific-goal points; supporting documents for SBD 6.1.
• Note: CIDB/Safety File requirements apply if construction-related services arise (as referenced in the RFQ).

(Document references: RFQ Motor Mechanic ARPL 2026.pdf..pdf; SBD 6.1 for PPR 2022; SBD4; Integrity Pact annex.)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 5 August 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ). (see RFQ document)
• Submission method: Email to quotations@aidc.co.za (do not copy AIDC personnel). (RFQ)
• Documents to submit (examples): fully completed Pricing Schedule; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; proof of accreditation; CVs for assessor/moderator; BBBEE affidavit or certificate; CSD active status; POPIA consent; Integrity Pact signed. (RFQ and SBD references)
• Pre-qualifications: accredited ARPL assessment/trade-test centre; CVs with required experience. (RFQ)
• Briefing session: not scheduled (Briefing YES/NO: NO). (RFQ)
• Bid documents access: RFQ package itself contains all requirements (see RFQ).
• Pricing: firm unit rates per candidate; payment based on services rendered; quantities shown as 2 candidates (actual needs may vary). (RFQ)

Notes: RFQ evaluates on 80/20: price (80) and specific goals (20); 90-day validity for quotes; Integrity Pact obligations apply (Annexure A). (RFQ; SBD6.1)