1. The Western Cape Education Department's Bid Committee will meet on the following dates during 2010:

MonthDayMonthDay
February11 Thursday &
25 Thursday
July8 Thursday &
22 Thursday
March11 Thursday &
25 Thursday
August12 Thursday &
26 Thursday
April8 Thursday &
22 Thursday
September9 Thursday &
23 Thursday
May13 Thursday &
27 Thursday
October7 Thursday &
21 Thursday
June10 Thursday &
24 Thursday
November4 Thursday &
18 Thursday
December2 Thursday, 9 Thursday &
15 Wednesday, if necessary

2. Requests to advertise invitations for tenders must be submitted at least 90 days before the expected delivery date of the goods/services.
3. To avoid deviation from the normal tender procedures by the Directorate: Procurement Management and to ensure that goods/services are delivered timeously, Procurement Heads are requested to plan their requirements well in advance and to submit their requisitions at least 3 months before the goods/services are needed (the first half of 2010).
4. Your co-operation will be appreciated.


SIGNED: LJ ELY
HEAD: EDUCATION
DATE: 2010:04:08