Provision Of Welding Training For Cape Region

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Tender No: 34522/TMNP/2026-27

Briefing Meeting: See details below or the tender documentation

Tender Closing Date: 2026-10-12 11:00

Required At: South African National Parks

Tender Category: Consulting Services, Education, Training, Mentorship and Coaching

Tender Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Tender Department/Company: South African National Parks

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Table Mountain National Park

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Enquiries

Bidding Enquiries

Contact: zanele tamarana
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Technical Enquiries

Contact: Andrea Wege
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How To Apply

Bid Submission

BID DOCUMENT DELIVERY ADDRESS
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(Please note that any submissions made to any other email other than the designated email will not be accepted)

Closing Date

12 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint an accredited training provider to deliver specialised welding training to ten (10) employees within the Cape Region of South African National Parks (SANParks). The initiative aims to enhance staff competency in essential welding techniques to support operational maintenance, infrastructure upkeep, and safety compliance across protected areas.

Scope of Work

The successful bidder will provide comprehensive, competency-based welding instruction aligned with nationally recognised unit standards. The training programme encompasses five core modules:

Basic Arc Welding (NQF Level 2)
Apply Health and Safety in a Welding Environment (NQF Level 2)
Inspect and Evaluate Weld Quality (NQF Level 3)
Perform Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) (NQF Level 2)
Perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) (NQF Level 2)

Key deliverables include complete training preparation, maintained attendance registers, detailed training reports, and coordination with SANParks' procurement processes following the issuance of a Purchase Order. The service must commence immediately upon contract award.

Technical Requirements

Accreditation: Proof of registration and accreditation with relevant SAQA, ETQA, and SETA bodies is mandatory.
Database Registration: Active registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required for eligibility.
Tax Compliance: Valid SARS tax clearance or compliance status must be demonstrated.
Mandatory Documentation: Completion of standard bidding forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1), a detailed pricing schedule, and a B-BBEE verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
Functionality Scoring: A minimum of 60 out of 100 points is required. Evidence must include client reference letters, completion certificates indicating project duration, orders/invoices, and recommendation letters, all issued on official organisational letterhead.
Pricing Structure: Quotations must itemise costs for training delivery for 10 participants, conductor travel expenses, and accommodation. Alternative offers are not permitted.
Payment Terms: Settlement occurs within 30 days of invoice receipt, in accordance with public finance regulations.

Skills Requirements

Instructors must possess certified expertise in manual arc welding, MIG, and TIG processes at NQF Levels 2 and 3.
Trainers must be proficient in welding-specific occupational health and safety protocols, risk assessment, and emergency procedures.
Capability to conduct weld quality inspections using standard evaluation methodologies and non-destructive testing principles.
Proven institutional capacity to manage group training logistics, maintain accurate training records, and produce standardised progress and completion reports.
Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering comparable welding training programmes to corporate or public sector entities.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

80/20 or 90/10 Preference Point System: A South African procurement evaluation model where total scoring is divided between price competitiveness and socio-economic goals (e.g., B-BBEE status). Depending on the final tender value, either 80% of points are awarded for price and 20% for goals, or 90% for price and 10% for goals. The exact split is determined after all bids are received.
SBD Forms: Standardised South African government bidding documents. SBD1 captures bidder details, SBD4 discloses conflicts of interest or state employment, and SBD6.1 claims preference points for designated economic transformation goals. Failure to submit these results in automatic disqualification.
Functionality Evaluation: A mandatory pre-price assessment phase where bids are scored against predefined technical and experiential criteria. Bids scoring below 60/100 are deemed non-responsive and excluded from further consideration.
CSD Registration: The Central Supplier Database is the official national registry for all entities conducting business with the South African government. Active, verified registration is a strict legal prerequisite for contract award.

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