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Threshold Values for the Invitation of Price Quotations and Competitive Bids


Threshold Values (Inclusive of VAT)

Method of Procurement

Up to an estimated value of R2 000.00

Petty Cash

Up to an estimated value of R2 001.00 - R10 000.00

 

Three verbal quotations, of which the accepted quotation must be in writing

Goods and services valued between
R10 001.00 - R500 000.00

Designated Purchasing System (DPS) unless,

(a) Goods and services relate to construction contacts, and/or

(b) Formal exemptions were given by the Provincial Treasury.

Above the estimated value of R500 001.00

Competitive bidding process

* Please note that Departments may lower but not increase the above-mentioned threshold values; the threshold values may therefore differ across all Provincial Departments.

Designated Purchasing System (DPS)

The DPS is managed by an independent third party called Quadrem TradeWorld contracted by the Province.

Suppliers may subscribe to the Sourcelink Electronic Purchasing System (at a cost) to receive notifications of all advertisements placed on the DPS by Departments.

Fee Structure:


Monthly Subscription Rates

SMME

 R315.00

Only Western Cape information and must have 50% or more HDI ownership on the WCSD and no more than 3 categories.

Regional

 

 R650.00

Western, Eastern and Northern Cape.

National

 R895.00

All South Africa.

Suppliers may register on the Western Cape Supplier Database (WCSD) at no cost. Each time Departments advertise on the DPS, it may link suppliers from the database to receive a notification of the advert.

* Please note:

  • Suppliers registered on the WCSD will only receive notification of advertisements placed on the DPS when linked by Departments;
  • When subscribing to the Sourcelink Electronic Purchasing System you are automatically registered on the WCSD; and
  • Registering on the WCSD or the Sourcelink Electronic Purchasing System does not guarantee business with the Provincial Government.
  • You can register for this database by completing the Western Cape Suppliers Database application form.
The content on this page was last updated on 4 May 2012