(1) A procuring entity may request sealed quotations for goods, works or services of minor value for —
(a) readily available goods or services that are not specially produced or provided to the particular specifications of the procuring entity; (Amended by Act 13 of 2020)
(b) a procurement made on the basis of price and other price-related factors;
(c) a procurement where it is not necessary to conduct discussions with the tenderer about the tender; or
(d) a procurement where there is a reasonable expectation of receiving more than one quotation.
(Amended by Act 13 of 2020)
(2) A sealed quotation shall be requested in writing by the procuring entity from not less than 3 tenderers, unless goods, works or services are not available from 3 suppliers. (Amended by Act 13 of 2020)
(3) The request must contain a clear statement of the requirements of the procuring entity as to —
(a) the quality;
(b) the quantity;
(c) the term and time of delivery; and
(d) other special requirements, together with such other prescribed information.
(4) Each tenderer may submit one sealed quotation, which may not be altered or negotiated.
(5) After the closing time for the submission of sealed quotations, the accounting officer shall open the sealed quotations.
(6) The accounting officer shall select the successful quotation on the basis of the lowest priced quotation. (Amended by Act 13 of 2020)