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Appointment of a Service Provider to Provide a Basic Snake Handling, Identification and Bite Treatment Training.

Issued by National Research Foundation · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

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Published
4 Sept 2026
Closes
11 Sept 2026, 11:00 UTC
Reference
RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026
Location
South Africa
Sector
Education & Training

Details

National Research Foundation invites bids for APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE A BASIC SNAKE HANDLING, IDENTIFICATION AND BITE TREATMENT TRAINING. Procurement method: Request for Quotation. Category: services. Delivery location: WITS Rural Facility (Mpumalanga) - - Mpumalanga Province -. Bids close on 11 September 2026 11:00 UTC.

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RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026 Page 1 of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6b Invitation to Quote YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED TO QUOTE FOR REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT YOU ARE HEREBY INVITED TO QUOTE FOR REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT

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RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026 SHORT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE A BASIC SNAKE HANDLING, IDENTIFICATION AND BITE TREATMENT TRAINING. RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026 Page 2 of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6b Fraud alert! It is common for scammers to call bidders pretending to be NRF’s employees and offering to swing tenders your way for a fee. Do not fall for it, it is a scam! The NRF would never offer payment or any other consideration in return for the favourable consideration of a bid. Please report any suspected acts of fraud or corruption to the following toll-free number - 0800 701 701 or SMS 39772. INVITATION TO QUOTE (SBD 1A) Quote Number RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026 Compulsory briefing session / Site visit (if any) N/A Closing Date and Time (as per NRF systems) 11 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 11:00 AM

HIGH LEVEL SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS:

A service provider is required to provide basic training on snake identification, handling and bite treatment for 8 SAEON staff. Training must be conducted in person and in English. Training can be conducted at the service provider premises if in Hoedspruit, or on-site at WITS Rural Facility (Mpumalanga). RESPONSE DOCUMENTS ARE DELIVERED VIA EMAILS:

EMAIL DELIVERY AS FOLLOWS:

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Contact person SCM Contact person Dr Tony Swemmer E-mail address [contact details removed] E-mail address [contact details removed]. za RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026 Page 3 of 22 Ver. Standard 2018-6b SUPPLIER INFORMATION Name Of Bidder Postal Address Street Address Telephone Number Code Number Cell Phone Number Facsimile Number E-Mail Address VAT Registration Number Tax Compliance …

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We hold 3 notices from National Research Foundation, going back to August 2026 — 2 of them still open. They buy mostly in Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 12 open Education & Training tenders in South Africa. This one closes in 4 days.

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