1. The Western Cape Education Department's Bid Committee will meet on the following dates during 2007:

MonthDayMonthDay
January29July2, 16 & 30
February12 & 26August13 & 28
March12 & 26September10 & 26
April16 & 23October8 & 22
May7 & 21November5 & 19
June4 & 18December3 & 10

2. Kindly note that requisitions for formal bids must be submitted at least 90 days before the goods or services are required.
3. To avoid placing the Bid Committee under pressure to make recommendations which deviate from the normal procurement procedures, you are requested to plan well and submit your requisitions already in the first half of 2007.
4. Your co-operation will be much appreciated.


SIGNED: H.J. FISCHER
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2007:01:08