DYNAMIC DISTRIBUTORS’ E0.9M TENDER

MBABANE – Dynamic Distributors stands to be granted a tender valued at E0.9 million for the supply of protective clothing to the EPTC.

In an invitation to tender, which has been issued by the Eswatini Public Procurement Regulatory Agency (ESPPRA), it was disclosed that Dynamic Distributors could enter into a contract with Eswatini Post and Telecommunications Corporation (EPTC), which could be valued at E912 048.42. The company’s overall contract evaluation score stood at 90 per cent.

ESPPRA reported that in terms of section 45 of the Public Procurement Act No. 7 of 2011 (the Act), following a competitive bidding process notice was being given that a contract award decision has been reached by the approvals authority. 
 The authority also highlighted that it should be noted that, in terms of Section 45(2) of the Act, the above contract award decision does not constitute a contract.

Further, in terms of Section 45(4), 46, and 47 of the Act, all tenderers who submitted bids were notified that a period of 10 working days would be allowed for submission of any application for review.

It should be mentioned that companies which competed with Dynamic Distributors for the job included Prime trading, Matsapha Trading, G. Fox Swaziland, Dixies International, Mr. Matata, Pinstripe Investments, Swaziland Cleaning And Suppliers, Environmental Technology, Davidson Distributors, National General Suppliers, Thompson Distributors and Modex (Pty) Ltd.

Explained

ESPPRA explained that those that failed to score the minimum technical score of 80 per cent which led to their disqualification from financial evaluation.
EPTC recently presented a business opportunity to suppliers for the procurement of telecommunications material.

The equipment required by EPTC ranged from handsets, copper wire cables to modems and basic coded telephones.
In the invitation to tender, ESPPRA explained that the tender was intended to identify suppliers of the items based on periodic contracts which would include consignment stock arrangements.

It was pointed out that the estimate annual usage would not be procured as once-off but different quantities would be purchased as and when required.
It was clarified that awarded bidders would be expected to comply with regulations of the Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM) governing type approval certificates for all deliveries. “All deliveries are subject to internal quality checks for compatibility to EPTC network before approval and acceptance into EPTC inventory. Material that does not meet EPTC quality standards is not accepted,” EPTC stipulated.

It was also disclosed that EPTC reserved the right to accept or reject all proposals, at any time prior to the award of the contract, without incurring any liability to the affected tenderer(s), or any obligation to inform the affected tenderer(s) on the grounds for EPTC’s action.
It was stated that unless otherwise indicated in the bidding documents, the corporation would not be liable for any expense incurred in the preparation and submission of a bid.

“Where applicable a non-refundable fee for documents may be charged,” read the invitation to tender in part. 
EPTC, a body corporate, was established in April 1986 under Act No. 11 of 1983. This Act regulates all the activities of EPTC. The EPTC is responsible to the Minister of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Princess Sikhanyiso, who in turn is answerable to government for the activities of the corporation.

The Public Enterprises -Control and Monitoring Act No. 8 of 1989 classifies the corporation as a category A Public Enterprise, as a body wholly-owned by government or in which government has a majority interest. The main responsibilities of EPTC are the operation, maintenance and development of postal and telecommunications services nationally.

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