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RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026Closed
Summary
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Overview
The procurement is for a service provider to manage Garmin GPS InReach subscriptions for four SAEON Elwandle devices. The NRF seeks a provider to facilitate activation, ongoing subscription payments, and management of Garmin InReach Professional Enable packages for four GPSMAP 86i units, with device serial numbers provided to the winner, over a five-year term. Submissions are via email (PDF only) to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za.
Requirements
- Garmin authorisation letter confirming the bidder is an authorised Garmin service provider, reseller, distributor or agent.
- Demonstrate InReach knowledge with a concise overview of the Professional Enable package.
- Demonstrate Garmin supply experience (invoice, PO, or reference).
- Complete pricing documents (SBD 3.2) with a detailed quotation on company letterhead.
- Fully completed Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) including SBD 4, 6.1 and Bid Submission Certificate; proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
- Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance status (PIN or CSD number); include SARS TCS if applicable.
- Optional but eligible: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Pricing assumptions cover activation, monthly subscriptions, and ongoing management; include a provisional sum (R30,000) for ad-hoc Garmin charges; contract ceiling price reflects firm/estimate quantities over five years.
How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 17 September 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026 Readvert).
- Submission method: Email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za; PDF documents only (as per documents attached).
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; SBD 3.2 pricing; proof of authority; CSD/PIN/TCS; CSD number; B-BBEE if applicable.
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: tax compliance (PIN) or TCS; Central Supplier Database registration; VAT status; proof of authority.
- Briefing: N/A (no compulsory briefing session).
- Documents location: RFQ documents attached (RFQ - inReach Subscriptions.pdf; RFQ – inReach Subscriptions_Readvert.pdf).
RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026 The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS In Reach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices. Summary of requirements: The SAEON seeks to appoint a service provider to facilitate the subscription payments and management of Garmin in Reach Professional Enable packages for four (4) existing Garmin GPSMAP 86i devices (Serial Number will be provided to winning bidder). Briefing session: N/A Response submission: EMAIL DELIVERY AS FOLLOWS: SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.
- RFQ - inReach Subscriptions.pdf
- RFQ – inReach Subscriptions_Readvert
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