1. Please refer to Circular Minute LS 0006/2002 of 10 June 2002 in which the procedure to be followed for procuring goods and services was set out. In this regard your attention is drawn to the following:
1.1 Expenses which exceed R30 000 must be advertised on open tender.
1.2 In cases where the item is not available on contract requisitions must be submitted at least 48 days prior to the date on which the service is required.
1.3 The Directorate: Logistical Services will schedule the tender offers, approach the requisitioners for their recommendations, and submit tender offers to the WCED Bid Committee for consideration.
2. The meeting dates of the WCED Bid Committee for 2004 are as follows:
MonthDay
February
March
April
May
June
July
Aug
September
October
November
December
2 and 16
1, 15 and 29
13 and 26
10 and 24
7 and 21
5 and 19
2, 16 and 30
13 and 27
11 and 25
8 and 22
6
3. Your attention is once again drawn to paragraph 1.2 above and you are requested to submit your requisitions timeously.
4. Your co-operation will be appreciated.


SIGNED: W.L. CARELSE
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2004:01:30