Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to appoint qualified temporary service providers to deliver structured mechanical training to apprentices at the Necsa Learning Academy. This initiative aims to strengthen South African science, technology, and engineering capabilities while reinforcing Necsa’s commitment to regulatory compliance, safety, quality, and environmental management standards.

Scope of Work

The contract requires the provision of two (2) Mechanical Training Officers on a temporary basis for a period of 16 weeks, totaling 640 hours per officer. Training will be delivered at Necsa’s Learning Academy. All quoted prices must be fixed and firm, inclusive of applicable taxes, freight, insurance, duties, and related disbursements until formal acceptance. Payment will adhere to Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase. The evaluation utilizes a strict 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) model, awarding 80 points for price competitiveness and 20 points for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status level. Quotations must be fully completed, submitted by the specified deadline, and remain valid for 90 days. Incomplete submissions may be disqualified.

Technical Requirements

• Valid CIPC company registration documents.
• Current Tax Compliance Certificate (SARS tax pin).
• Official trade certificate in a relevant mechanical discipline.
• Minimum National Senior Certificate (Matric) or N3 qualification.
• At least three (3) years of trade-related practical experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of documented experience in technical training delivery.
• Full compliance with Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase, General Conditions of Contract, and applicable South African procurement legislation.
• Submission of mandatory compliance documents, including a Declaration of Interest and B-BBEE proof (or applicable affidavit).

Skills Requirements

• Hands-on proficiency in mechanical trades with verifiable industry application.
• Proven capability to design, facilitate, and assess technical training programs tailored to apprentice development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively explain complex mechanical and operational concepts.
• Ability to manage both theoretical instruction and practical workshops within an intensive 16-week schedule.
• Familiarity with occupational health, safety, and quality management principles consistent with industrial and nuclear sector standards.

Key Procurement Terms

PPPFA 80/20 System: A South African public procurement framework where bids are scored out of 100 points. Eighty points are awarded based on price competitiveness, while twenty points are allocated according to the bidder’s B-BBEE status level. Higher empowerment ratings yield greater preference points.

B-BBEE Status Level Contributor: A formal certification or self-declaration (for qualifying small enterprises) verifying a company’s transformation scorecard level. This documentation is mandatory for claiming preference points and must be submitted with the bid.

Necsa General Conditions of Purchase & GCC: Standard contractual terms governing delivery, payment schedules, liability, compliance, audit rights, and termination conditions. By submitting a quotation, bidders implicitly acknowledge and agree to these terms.