The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has published Request for Quotation RFQ545 AM (25/26) seeking an accredited service provider to deliver SAMTRAC public training in Pretoria. This 15-day training programme requires QCTO accreditation and focuses on health, safety, and environmental risk management.
Tender Overview and Requirements
RFQ545 AM (25/26) was issued on 12 March 2026 with a closing date of 20 March 2026 at 11:00. The successful bidder will provide accredited training covering two unit standards: “Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context” (ID 11701) and “Apply principles of risk management” (ID 120303), both at NQF Level 5 with 6 credits.
Mandatory Accreditation Requirements
Bidders must hold valid accreditation with the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) for the following unit standards:
- Unit Standard 11701: Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context
- Unit Standard 120303: Apply principles of risk management
- NQF Level 5, 6 Credits Failure to submit proof of valid QCTO accreditation will result in immediate disqualification.
Training Delivery and Assessment Specifications
The appointed provider must deliver a 15-day combined programme comprising:
- 5-day introduction to SAMTRAC Public
- 10-day NQF Level 5 SAMTRAC Public course Training must be conducted face-to-face in Pretoria, include venue and catering, and conclude with formal assessment and certification of competence.
Preference Points and Evaluation Framework
Quotations will be evaluated using the 80/20 preference point system. Price accounts for 80 points, while 20 points reward specific goals including ownership by Black people, women, or persons with disabilities. Bidders must submit a completed SBD 6.1 form with supporting documentation to claim preference points.
Submission Requirements and Compliance
Required submissions include:
- Formal quotation on company letterhead with CSD number
- Valid QCTO accreditation certificate
- Completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms
- Tax compliance status documentation
- Proof of ownership for preference points claims
Quotations must be submitted electronically to Quotations1@dffe.gov.za by Friday, 20 March 2026, at 11:00. No briefing session is scheduled.
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Enquiries and Document Access
For procedural enquiries, contact Clearence Lolwane at rfqenquiries@dffe.gov.za or 012-399-8640.
Download tender document: RFQ FOR SAMTRACK TRAINING (002).pdf
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