RFQ 1092/2026: Request for Quotation: QCTO/SETA Accredited Basic Fire Fighting and Emergency Preparedness Training ProgrammeClosed

Overview

Parliament invites quotations for a QCTO/SETA-accredited Basic Fire Fighting and Emergency Preparedness Training Programme to train 40 Parliament staff in two groups during Oct/Nov 2026 at a Cape Peninsula facility. The successful bidder must be a QCTO/SETA-approved provider capable of delivering both theory and practical training, assessing participants with accredited assessors, and issuing certificates compliant with QCTO/SETA and SAQA standards (US 12484 and US 259597). The provider should also supply course details, ensure English delivery, and submit certificates to SHERQ after QCTO verification. (RFQ 1092/2026: Request for Quotation: QCTO/SETA Accredited Basic Fire Fighting Training Programme)

Requirements

• Valid QCTO or SETA accreditation covering Unit Standards 12484 and 259597; accreditation letter to be provided.
• Proof of competence/accreditation for facilitators, assessors and moderators with the relevant SETA.
• Training must be delivered in English, with both theoretical and practical components, assessments by accredited assessors, and issued certificates of competence.
• Detailed course information required: SAQA reference, NQF level, credits, duration; certificate of competence submitted to SHERQ after verification by QCTO.
• A suitably equipped Cape Town–area training facility, meeting City of Cape Town requirements; catering included.
• Mandatory documents: CSD registration, valid tax pin, declaration of interest, references; pricing schedule; VAT details on company letterhead.
• All responses must attach the required documents; failure to do so may lead to disqualification.
• Evaluation uses 80/20 preferential points (HDI and RDP goals); specific goals include Black, Women, PWDS, SMME, Youth, with supporting documents required.
• Parliament reserves rights on award and pricing negotiations; no contract to MPs or state employees; declarations may be used in evaluations.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 08 October 2026 at 08:45.
• Submit via email to nmabitsela@parliament.gov.za (and for enquiries, also nmabitsela@parliament.gov.za / 021 403 3244).
• Required documents to attach: QCTO/SETA accreditation letter covering US 12484 and 259597; evidence of facilitator/assessor/moderator accreditation; declaration of interest; CSD registration; tax pin; VAT details; references; Proposed Pricing Schedule; company letterhead.
• Ensure full RFQ compliance (the document notes that non-compliant responses will be disqualified). (RFQ 1092/2026 document)