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BID PRESENTATION  \nPresentation of the Terms of Reference (TORs)by Mr Prinsloo.  \n# 3.   SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM)MATTERS\n\nbasic education   \nDepartment:  \nBasic Education  \nREPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA  \nNON COMPULSORY BRIEFING SESSION -MS TEAMS  \n25 APRIL 2023  \n11:30 to 12:30  \nDBE189  \nAPPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER OR A CONSORTIUM OF SERVICE PROVIDERSFOR PROCUREMENT OF LIBRARY BOXES,READING BOOKS,AND ACCOMPANYINGMATERIALS,AS WELLAS DESIGN AND PRINTING,WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION TOSCHOOLS IN TWO DISTRICTS IN MPUMALANGA PROVINCE  \nMs N Metula welcomed everyone and introduced the Department of Basic Education's (DBE)team as Ms N Thebe,Mr DMoukangwe,Mr R Mabilo,Ms T Skosana (Supply Chain Management),MrP Prinsloo and MsK Modiba(Project Managers)  \nShe gave the Bidders an opportunity to introduce themselves (indicating the individual's names and the name of the companylorganisation one is representing).  \nThe SCM indicated that:  \n·The briefing session is non-compulsory as published.Non-attendance to the briefing session does not lead todisqualification of the Bidders'proposal/s.  \n·The tender is closing on 16 May 2023 at 11:00.A bid which is submitted after 11:00 will be regarded as late and wilnot be accepted by the DBE.The Tender box is situated on the right hand side before accessing the main entrance(from the gate)to the Reception;and is clearly marked“TENDERS”.With regard to the submission of bigger documents,the Bidder should report at Reception and the Receptionist will call the SCM officials who would register the document/sin the Register for receiving the tender documents.Bidders should not just leave their tender documents at Reception.  \n·Bids must be submitted as hard copies;electronic/emailed submissions will not be accepted by the DBE  \n·Bidders must read the Mandatory Requirements carefully as listed in the TORs and ensure that they respond asrequired.  \n·Bidders must download,complete,sign and submit(with their bid document)the SBD forms which were uploaded onthis tender by the Department.Alteration or re-typing of the SBD forms is notallowed and will lead to the disqualificationof the bid submitted.  \n·The discussions during the briefing session and the questions raised after the briefing session will be consolidated,responded to and uploaded on the Department's website and eTender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za)where the tenderadvert and documents are published.Bidders can still forward the clarity seeking questions regarding the bid until 12days before the tender closes.The questions should be directed to Tenders@dbe.gov.za.  \n# 4.   QUESTIONS RAISED AND RESPONSES PROVIDED (during the briefing session)\n\n\n| No.   | Question raised   | Response/clarity   |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 1.   | Is this a winner-takes all tender or Bidders have a prerogative to  \u003Cbr>tender for specific items?   | The Department intends appointing one service provider to  \u003Cbr>render this service/project.The Bidder cannot tender for certain  \u003Cbr>parts of the bid.   |\n\n# 5.CONCLUSION\n\nBidders were reminded:  \n·That they could still ask questions until at least twelve(12)days before the closing date.Questions must be sent toTenders@dbe.gov.za  \n·To be mindful of the tender closing date and time as published.  \nMs N Metula thanked the Bidders for attending the briefing session and wished them well with the preparation and submission oftheir bids.  \nThe session was adjourned.  \nTHE TENDER CLOSING DATE IS 16 MAY 2023 AT 11:00","cbCaiuOiG4eGUC11","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuOiG4eGUC11","pdf",107204,"English","# 1. 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