SECOND CALL FOR INVITATION TO BID (SBD 1)
YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED TO BID FOR THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIED SUPPLY REQUIREMENTSBID NUMBER: / NRF/SAASTA 27/2013-14 / CLOSING DATE: / 26 May 2014 / CLOSING TIME / 11:00am
BID DESCRIPTION
TO APPOINT A NUMBER OF SERVICE PROVIDERSTO OFFER A SERIES OF ACTIVITIES DURING THE NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK OF 2014 (NSW4)
FOR SCIENCE AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT
Bidders are required to fill in and sign the written offer form (SBD7 Contract Form – Part 1) at end of this Invitation.
Preferential Procurement System applicable (points for price : points for procurement preference): 80:20
Evaluation Stages are 3 step process: a) Selection Evaluation b)Technical evaluation d)Pricing Evaluation
EITHER PHYSICALLY; BY COURIER; EMAIL (PDF FORMAT ONLY) OR FAX
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS:
Subject box to read: Bidders Organisation Name & bid number
e.g. ABC Learning Academy – NRF/SAASTA 27/2013-14
FAX NUMBER: 086661 0939
TENDER BOX: 211 NANA SITA STREET
PRETORIA, 0001 / ENVELOPE ADDRESSING:
Bid Number and Name,
Postal Address, Contact Name, Telephone Number and email address on the envelope
Emailed PDF file name format is “Bid Number / Supplier Name”
Bidders are required to deliver Bids to the correct address timeously. If the Bid is delivered late to the specified address, it will not be considered.
All Bids must be submitted on the official forms in this invitation (not to be re-typed) with additional information supplied on attached supporting schedules.
This Bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act and its 2011 regulations, the general conditions of contract (NRF website) and special conditions of contract as stipulated in this invitation.
ANY ENQUIRIES REGARDING THE BIDDING PROCEDURE DIRECTED TO:
Contact Person: / Rose Mahlaule – SCM Coordinator
Tel: / 012392 9300
Email: /
Contact Person: / Erna Taljaard
Tel: / 012392-9300
Email /
NAME OF BIDDER
REPRESENTED BY
POSTAL ADDRESS
PHYSICAL ADDRESS
TELEPHONE NUMBER / CODE / NUMBER
CELL PHONE NUMBER / CODE / NUMBER
FACSIMILE NUMBER / CODE / NUMBER
E-MAIL ADDRESS
VAT REGISTRATION NUMBER
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER
Indicate the province/s where the activities will take place: Tick appropriate box(es)
EASTERN CAPE / KWAZULU NATAL / NORTHERN CAPE
FREE STATE / LIMPOPO / NORTH WEST
GAUTENG / MPUMALANGA / WESTERN CAPE
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DESCRIBE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITIES:TYPE OF COMPANY/FIRM [Tick applicable box]
Partnership/Joint Venture/Consortium / One person business/sole proprietor
Close Corporation / Company
(Pty) Limited / Other
COMPANY CLASSIFICATION [Tick applicable box]
Manufacturer / Supplier
Professional Service Provider / Other service providers e.g. transporter, etc.
Has an original and valid tax clearance certificate been submitted?
[Tick Applicable Box] / Yes
No
Has a Preference Claim form claiming your Preference Points (SBD6.1) been submitted
(a B-BBEE status level verification certificate must support preference points claimed)
[Tick Applicable Box] / Yes
No
If Yes, who was the B-BBEE certificate issued by [Tick Applicable Box]
An accounting officer as contemplated in the Close Corporation Act (CCA)
A verification agency accredited by the South African Accreditation System (SANAS)
A registered auditor
Are you the accredited representative in South Africa for the goods/services/works offered? If Yes, please enclose proof. / Yes
No
Are certified copies of Certificate of Incorporation (as per entity type) enclosed? / Yes
No
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1. BACKGROUND TO THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND ITS BUSINESS UNITS
The National Research Foundation (“NRF”) is a juristic person established in terms of Section 2 of the National Research Foundation Act, Act 23 of 1998 and a Schedule 3A Public Entity in terms of the Public Finance Management Act. The NRF is the government’s national agency responsible for promoting and supporting research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programs to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural science, engineering, social science and humanities.
2. BACKGROUND TO THE SOUTH AFRICAN AGENCY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
The South African Agency for Science and Technology (SAASTA) is a business unit of the National Research Foundation (NRF) with the mandate to advance public awareness, appreciation and engagement of science, engineering and technology (SET) in South Africa.
3. BACKGROUND TO THE NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK PROJECT
National Science Week (NSW) an initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) is a countrywide celebration of science involving various stakeholders and/or role players conducting science-based activities during the week. National Science Week is run in all nine provinces simultaneously at multiple sites per province.
SAASTA has been appointed by the DST as the implementing agency and play the role of the National Project Manager for the National Science Week.
Each year a different theme and sub-theme is chosen and activities are offered around these themes to the target audiences.
3.1. This project is viewed as a public awareness project and there are four objectives:
3.1.1. to popularize science to the broader South African society,
3.1.2. to serve as a vehicle for showcasing local innovations in science and technology, and the leadership role of the DST and other government departments in enabling research, development and innovation,
3.1.3. to make STEMI appealing to learners, such that they consider SET as preferable career options, and
3.1.4. to familiarize targeted participants with the science linked to areas in which South Africa has knowledge and/or geographic advantage so as to contribute in making them informed and critically engaged citizens.
4. GOALS FOR NATIONAL SCIENCE WEEK
4.1. to change the perception that developed over the past years that the NSW is an initiative for school-based youth only,
4.2. to broaden, consolidate and deepen the gains made since the inception of the NSW in 2000, and
4.3. to encourage people to participate in the NSW from wherever they are, even if their circumstances deny them to be at the formal sites hosting the initiative’s activities.
5. PURPOSE OF THIS INVITATION/CALL
The objective is to appoint a number of service providers to conduct activities during National Science Week which will run from 2 August 2014 to 9 August 2014.
Science Centres
Please note that Science Centres are not included in this call as they will be offered the opportunity to submit a proposal under a separate call.
National Research Facilities
National Research Facilities are still required to complete the Bid Document, but are not required to complete the SBD forms. Proposals will be evaluated on the same principal. All proposals need to follow the submission rules as set out in this document.
6. TIMELINES
Closing date and time for the call is 11:00am 26 May 2014.
7. SCOPE OF WORK
The contracted service providers are to offer a range of science, mathematics, engineering and technology related activities within their field of expertise according to the theme, sub-theme, main topics and target participants as stipulated in the detail specifications. The scope also includes the NSW 5 Year Implementation Strategy document, which is available on the SAASTA website (www.saasta.ac.za).
8. THEME FOR 2014
8.1. Theme of the NSW 2014 is “Today science, tomorrow’s world”.
The suggested theme encapsulates the following objectives that are embedded in the intent of the NSW:
8.1.1. That science will enable us to improve our county and our world;
8.1.2. That science is relevant today and that scientific endeavour, interest and literacy are for everyone;
8.1.3. That the youth should choose science as it is the key to the future ;
8.1.4. That there are many new frontiers of science today that are worth celebrating and which will enable us to build our future.
8.2. Sub-theme - “International year of crystallography” (IYCr2014). The International Year of Crystallography 2014 (IYCr2014) commemorates not only the centennial of X-ray diffraction, which allowed the detailed study of crystalline material, but also the 400th anniversary of Kepler’s observation in 1611 of the symmetrical form of ice crystals, which began the wider study of the role of symmetry in matter
The major objectives of the International Year of Crystallography 2014 are:
8.2.1. to increase public awareness of the science of crystallography and how it underpins most technological developments in our modern society;
8.2.2. to inspire young people through public exhibitions, conferences and hands-on demonstrations in schools;
8.2.3. to illustrate the universality of science;
8.2.4. to intensify the programme Crystallography across South Africa;
8.2.5. to foster international collaboration between scientists worldwide, especially North–South contributions;
8.2.6. to promote education and research in crystallography and its links to other sciences;
8.2.7. to involve the large synchrotron and neutron radiation facilities worldwide in the celebrations of IYCr2014, including the SESAME project set up under UNESCO auspices;
See the following website for more info: http://www.iycr2014.org/about;
8.3. The main messages to be conveyed are, but not limited to:
8.3.1. South African Inventions
8.3.2. Women in Science
8.3.3. Indigenous Knowledge
8.3.4. Mathematics
8.3.5. Robotics
8.3.6. Nanotechnology
8.3.7. Biotechnology
8.3.8. Astronomy and Space Technologies
9. DETAIL SPECIFICATIONS AND QUOTATION TEMPLATE
9.1. General
In order to facilitate service delivery, South Africa is demarcated into District Municipalities and/or Metros. In an attempt to achieve an even spread of the NSW activities, proposals should indicate the Municipal Districts or Metros under which the area in which the NSW activities will be held falls. (See annexure A attached for District Allocation)
9.1.1.1. Districts being covered will be rated by geographic position in terms of accessibility and previous coverage. SAASTA has provided a rating on each district which will be included in the evaluation process. (See annexure A attached for District Allocation)
9.1.1.2. The DST’s Communication division leads publicity and Communication of the NSW. In the event that you need to bring to the attention of the DST certain communication and publicity, this needs to be applicable to your own environment. Relay all communication and publicity to SAASTA.
9.1.1.3. Provide activities within your field of expertise where applicable, but not limited to.
9.1.1.4. To enable citizens to understand and appreciate their own environments, local activities should be highlighted. Advice can be sought directly from SAASTA for guidance;
9.1.1.5. Identified educational resource material will be provided by SAASTA.
9.1.1.6. It is not compulsory to respond to all objectives, target groups and topics. Choose those which are relevant and achievable to your field of expertise;
9.1.1.7. Any deviation from the framework must be approved by SAASTA in writing;
9.1.1.8. Indicate if any part of your proposal will be outsourced to a third party, if so, third party profile and terms and conditions between the provider and third party are to be attached. Indicate as well on the SBD6.1 Preference Claim form field’s where part of your proposal is outsourced;
9.1.1.9. If required, you are expected to apply in writing via email for approval to make any line item changes after the contract has been signed as per the deadline, which will be communicated to you in due course;
9.1.1.10. Submit a narrative and financial report six weeks after the project roll-out as per the deadline in your contract; Templates for these two reports will be provided in due course;
9.1.1.11. Provide SAASTA with a CD with photos of the event;
9.1.1.12. Provide registers/proof of attendance (templates will be provided).
9.1.1.13. Provide SAASTA with readership / listenership / viewership numbers on an official media house letterhead. (Facebook, twitter, you tube etc. a print screen page with number of hits);
9.1.1.14. Service provider to ensure emergency medical services are available at all sites where activities will be taking place;
9.1.1.15. Adequate ablution facilities made available as per the public health laws;
9.1.1.16. Strictly no cash prizes may be awarded. Prizes must represent science and technology; and should be pre-approved by SAASTA.
9.1.1.17. Integrity of Scientific Content: It is the responsibility of the service provider to ensure the accuracy of scientific content and to supply relevant references. Refers to Logic Framework template for proposed proposals, column 5 ‘Reference’ Pages 26 to 28 Objective One to Four.
9.2. Competitions:
9.2.1.1. All competitions should provide information to the constituencies that it aims to target on;
- background and intended objectives of the competition;
- what does it aim to achieve and what is the background to the competition;
9.2.1.2. The competition T&Cs need to outline clearly what the method of participation would be;
- how does one go about participating in the competition?
9.2.1.3. Eligibility;
- who is eligible to participate;
- what are the criteria that would make candidates eligible to participate.
9.2.1.4. Registration;
- registration process if any?
9.2.1.5. Then a description of the competition process / structure;
- will there be regional / national tournaments;
- knock-out rounds and will these entail any form of travel;
9.2.1.6. Outline the structure of the competition so that any potential entrants can understand the full commitment when entering.
9.2.1.7. Prizes;
- Provide detail on the actual prizes, in relation to the competition structure
- If and when will a prize will be awarded? at tournament and/or at knockout rounds, etc.
9.2.1.8. How and when to enter;
9.2.1.9. Judging and evaluation criteria;
- this is very important since it is against these criteria that the participants / entrants will be judged against and determines the key points of competition integrity.
9.2.1.10. Content;
- authorship and intellectual property rights;
- need to specify where content, resulting from the competition, will be used.
9.2.1.11. Source information;
- reference a website where additional information can be found; if applicable …
9.2.1.12. What constitutes acceptance of these T&Cs;
- will it be completing the entry form / registering on the day the competition runs etc.
9.2.1.13. Disclaimers;
- entry / participation will mean that you agree on ….
- this may include being published / photographed as part of profiling the winners.
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9.3. Target Audience
The 5 year strategy puts emphasis on the general public.