Appointment of a Service Provider or a Consortium of Service Provider (s) to Provide the Department of Basic Education (dbe) with 4042 Coding and Robotics Kits for Grades 7-9 Over a Period of Six Months, Including a One (1) Day Centralised Face to Face Training Session for Sellected Coding and Robotics Officials on the Utilisation of the Resources

DBE211

2026-04-30 10:00

2026-07-03 11:00

Computer, Server and Networking Equipment, Education, Training, Mentorship and Coaching, Electronic Tools and Equipment, Learning and Teaching Support Material (LTSM) Supply and Distribution, Supply and Delivery

Gauteng, Pretoria

Department of Basic Education

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Tender Number: DBE211
Department: Basic Education
Tender Type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Gauteng
Closing Date: Friday, 03 July 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 222 Struben street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0001
Special Conditions: Bidders who are interested in joining the session should send their email address to [email protected], a day before the date of the session for logistics purposes. The due date is 29 April 2026
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Ms N Metula
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-357-3134
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Thursday, 30 April 2026 - 10:00
Briefing Venue:

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint a service provider or a consortium of service providers to supply, package, label, and distribute 4042 coding and robotics kits to Grades 7-9 learners across all nine provinces over a period of six months. Additionally, the tender aims to facilitate a one-day centralized face-to-face training session for selected coding and robotics officials to ensure proper utilization of the provided resources.

Scope

The scope of work includes:

  • Supply of 4042 coding and robotics kits to all nine provinces, targeting 1000 schools and specific officials.
  • Packaging, labeling, and distribution of the kits to designated provincial centers.
  • Provision of a one-day centralized training session for 42 officials (36 provincial and 6 DBE officials) on the use of the resources.
  • Development of a comprehensive project plan covering logistics, timelines, risk mitigation, and resource management.
  • Demonstration of the functionality and educational suitability of the resources to the DBE Bid Evaluation Committee.
  • Provision of manuals, training materials, and software compatible with multiple operating systems.
  • Adherence to delivery schedules, including phased delivery to provinces within eight months.

Technical Requirements

The robotic kits must meet the following technical specifications:

  • Contain a microcontroller supporting software such as Scratch, Python, and Arduino.
  • Include hardware components such as:
    • Line following sensor
    • Sound sensor
    • Light sensor
    • Touch sensor
    • Servo motors
    • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and RF modules
    • Power supply (LiPo battery with USB micro charging port)
    • Chassis, connectors, assembly tools

The kits must demonstrate the ability to perform tasks such as sensing and following a line, detecting contact, sound, and light, and reacting accordingly. The kits should be supported by manuals and software compatible with Windows, iOS, and Android operating systems. The robot must be capable of performing specific tests, including line following, sound detection, light detection, and obstacle avoidance.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience in packaging, distribution, and delivery of coding and robotics resources.
  • Capability to develop and deliver comprehensive training to educators and officials.
  • Technical expertise in robotics hardware and software, including support for multiple platforms.
  • Ability to develop detailed project plans, risk management strategies, and quality assurance processes.
  • Proven track record in managing large-scale educational resource deployment projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to produce manuals, training materials, and software compatible with various operating systems.
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