Question NW927 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
02 June 2020 - NW927
Boshoff, Dr WJ to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology
(1)Whether his department awarded any tenders connected to the Covid-19 pandemic; if not, what is the position in this regard; if so, what (a) are the names of the businesses to whom these tenders were awarded, (b) are the amounts of each tender awarded and (c) was the service and/or product to be supplied by each business; (2) whether there was any deviation from the standard supply chain management procedures in the awarding of the tenders; if so, (a) why and (b) what are the relevant details in each case; (3) what was the reason for which each specified business was awarded the specified tender; (4) whether he will make a statement on the matter?
Reply:
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION:
- The Department of Science and Innovation has not awarded any goods or services exceeding R500 000 (tenders) at this stage. All the Covid-19 related purchases have been below R500 000, procurement was done through quotations;
- Not applicable;
- Not applicable;
- Not applicable.
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Procurement in excess of R500 000 per case is considered as a tender, hence no single tender was awarded in respect of COVID-19 to date;
- None;
- Not applicable;
- Not applicable.