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 1 MOTOR MECHANIC CANDIDATE.Closed

Overview

RFQ to appoint a MERSETA/QCTO/NAMB-accredited Assessment/Trade Test Centre(s) to conduct pre‑assessments, gap closure, trade test preparation, and trade testing for 1 Motor Mechanic ARPL candidate. Target bidders are service providers with Motor Mechanic ARPL accreditation and relevant assessor/moderator credentials (RFQ Motor Mechanic ARPL 2026 1 Learner.pdf).

Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation as an Assessment/Trade Test Centre for Motor Mechanic with MerSETA/QCTO/NAMB.
• CVs and certificates: Trade Test Assessor (3+ years) and Assessor certificate; Trade Test Moderator (3+ years) and Moderator certificate.
• Administration docs: SARS pin, valid BBBEE affidavit/certificate, SBD 6.1, SBD4, Integrity Pact.
• Pre-qualification: proof of accreditation, POPIA consent, CSD active status (CSD number).
• Pricing: firm, detailed pricing schedule; fixed unit rates per candidate; prices valid 90 days.
• Deliverables: scope includes Pre-assessment, Gap closure, Trade Test Preparation, and Trade Testing for 1 candidate.
• Compliance: not listed as “N/A” in terms of mandatory conditions; ensure POPIA consent and disclosure forms are completed.

Documentation references: scope and mandatory criteria are in RFQ Motor Mechanic ARPL 2026 1 Learner.pdf; SBD and integrity-related requirements are in Annexure and SBD forms (SBD 6.1, SBD4) within the RFQ package.

How to Apply

• Closing: 14 October 2026 at 11:00; RFQ validity 90 business days (RFQ PR00000016404).
• Submission: via email to quotations@aidc.co.za (do not copy AIDC personnel).
• Documents to submit: fully completed Pricing Schedule, SBD4, SBD6.1, Integrity Pact, evidence of accreditation (Motor Mechanic ARPL), CVs/certificates, POPIA consent, CSD number.
• Briefing: none (RFQ indicates NO briefing).
• Evaluation: Compliance, pre-qualification, 100% functionality min 70%, price (80), specific goals (20).
• Where to obtain docs: RFQ package (RFQ Motor Mechanic ARPL 2026 1 Learner.pdf); integrity pact (Annexure A_Integrity Pact for Businesses.pdf); SBD forms (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 PDFs).
• Pricing approach: fixed unit rates per candidate; payment on services rendered (pricing schedule in RFQ).