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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION  \nMs N Metula welcomed everyone and introduced the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) team: Ms M Ntloana, Ms LSelloe , Mr D Moukangwe , Mr R Legodi, Mr R Mabilo and Ms T Skosana from Supply Chain Management; the Project Manager is Mr S Sibiya. She gave the bidders an opportunity to introduce themselves (indicating the individual’s names and the name of the company/ organisation one is presenting) .  \n2. BID PRESENTATION  \nPresentation of the Terms of Reference and Annexures A, B & C by Mr Sibiya.  \n3. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) MATTERS  \nThe SCM indicated that:  \n􀁸 The briefing session is non-compulsory as indicated in the Tender advert. Non-attendance to the briefing session does not lead to disqualification of the bidders’ proposal/s.  \n􀁸 The tender is closing on 13 December 2024 at 11:00 . A bid which is submitted after 11:00 will be regarded as late andwill not 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, reception will call the SCM officials who would register the document/s in the Register for receiving the tender documents. Bids must be submitted as hard copies; electronic/ emailed submissions will not be accepted by the DBE.  \n􀁸 Bids must be submitted as hard copies; electronic/ emailed submissions will not be accepted by the DBE.  \n􀁸 One original bid proposal/ document will be sufficient.  \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 ([www.education.gov.za](www.education.gov.za) ), eTender Portal ([www.etenders.gov.za](www.etenders.gov.za) ) where the tender advert and documents are published. 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