Section 20: Request for sealed quotations
consolidated text (as at 2018, amended since). juris shows the text as it was consolidated; it does not confirm that this is the law in force today.
20. Request for sealed quotations
(1) The request for sealed quotations method shall only be used for the
procurement of—
(a) readily available commercially standard goods not specially manufactured to the particular specifications of the public body;
(b) small works; or
(c) small other services,
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where the estimated value of the procurement does not exceed the prescribed threshold.
(2) Sealed quotations shall be requested in writing from not less than
3 bidders, unless the item in question is not available from 3 suppliers.
(3) The request shall contain a clear statement of the requirements of the
public body as to quality, quantity, terms and time of delivery and other special requirements, together with such other information as may be prescribed.
(4) Each bidder may submit one sealed quotation, which may not be
altered or negotiated.
[S. 20 amended by s. 29 (b) of Act 18 of 2008 w.e.f. 19 July 2008.]