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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION  \nMs N Metula welcomed everyone and introduced the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) team: Mr R Legodi, Mr N Banda , Mr R Mabilo (Supply Chain Management) , Ms D Mathebe and Dr Chetty (Project Managers) . Bidders were advised to introduce themselves on the Chat to save time.  \n2. BID PRESENTATION  \nPresentation of the Terms of Reference (TORs) by Ms Mathebe.  \nAfter the presentation Dr Chetty emphasized that although they had made a presentation for increased understanding; the TORs remain the official source document that the bidders must consider while structuring their bids.  \n3. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) MATTERS  \nThe SCM indicated that:  \na. The briefing session is non-compulsory as indicated in the advert and tender document. Non-attendance to the briefing session does not lead to the disqualification of the bidders’ proposal/s.  \nb. The tender is closing on 03 August 2026 at 11:00 . Any bid submitted after 11:00 will be considered late and will 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 larger documents, reception will call the SCM officials, who will register the document (s) in the Register for receiving tender documents.  \nc. Bids must be submitted as hard copies; the DBE will not accept electronic/ emailed submissions.  \nd. The discussions during the briefing session and the questions raised after the briefing session will be consolidated, responded to and uploaded as Briefing Session Minutes on the Department’s website ([www.education.gov.za](www.education.gov.za) ), and theeTender Portal ([www.etenders.gov.za](www.etenders.gov.za) ), where the tender advert and documents are published. The presentation will also be published. Bidders could forward their clarity-seeking questions regarding the bid until 12 days before the tender closes. Make a reference to a tender number when raising a question regarding that tender. The questions should be directed [to](to tenders@dbe.gov.za)[ ](to tenders@dbe.gov.za)[tenders@dbe.gov.za](to tenders@dbe.gov.za)  \ne. Bidders must read Mandatory Requirements carefully as listed in the TORs and ensure that they respond as required. Also see the tax requirements listed on SBD1, Part B. Below the table , it is stated that “Failure to provide/ or comply with any of the above particulars may render the bid invalid.  \nf. Bidders must fully complete, sign , and submit the SBD forms (with their bid document) , which were uploaded with this tender document by the Department. Alteration or retyping of the SBD forms is not allowed and will result in the disqualification of the submitted bid.  \n4. 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