1. The Western Cape Education Department's Bid Committee will meet on the following dates during 2008:

MonthDaymonthday
January15 (Tuesday)
29 (Tuesday)
February11 (Monday)
26 (Tuesday)
March10 (Monday)
25 (Tuesday)
April14 (Monday)
29 (Tuesday)
May12 (Monday)
27 (Tuesday)
June09 (Monday)
24 (Tuesday)
July14 (Monday)
29 (Tuesday)
August11 (Monday)
26 (Tuesday)
September08 (Monday)
23 (Tuesday)
October06 (Monday)
21 (Tuesday)
November03 (Monday)
18 (Tuesday)
December01 (Monday)
09 (Tuesday)

2. Kindly note that requisitions for formal tenders 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 in advance and to submit your requisitions during the first half of 2008.
4. Your co-operation will be much appreciated.


SIGNED: W.L. CARELSE
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2008:01:29