Question NW1314 to the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

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05 June 2023 - NW1314

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Siwisa, Ms AM to ask the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(1)(a) How far is the process of procuring own material that will be utilised during State funerals in order to avoid acquiring the services of external service providers, (b) what items have been purchased so far and (c) what amount did the specified items cost; (2) whether the procurement process has started yet, if not, (a) what are the reasons for the delay and (b) by what date will the matter be resolved; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1479E

Reply:

1. (a) The process started last year (2022) however due to challenges with bid committee sitting the tender lapsed. The process will be started this current financial 2023/2024

(b) The items that have been procured already are the following:

(i) Chairs;

(ii) Tables;

(iii) Sound system;

(iv) Air conditioning;

(v) Mobile toilets;

(c) R1 629 388.82

2. (a) The procurement has commenced.

(b) The award is expected to take place on the month of September 2023

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: QUESTION NO. 1314 (Written Reply) Ms A M Siwisa (EFF) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

The draft reply to Parliamentary Question No. 1314 (Written Reply) is submitted for your consideration.

The input has been provided by the Prestige Business Unit.

I hereby attest that the information provided in response to NA PQ 1314 is true and correct, to the best of my knowledge.

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MR. M SAZONA

CHIEF DIRECTOR: PRESTIGE

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MS. N MAKHUBELE

ACTING-DIRECTOR GENERAL

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MS. B SWARTS, MP

DEPUTY MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

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MINISTRY

PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

Department of Public Works l Central Government Offices l 256 Madiba Street l Pretoria l Contact: +27 (0)12 406 1627 l Fax: +27 (0)12 323 7573

Private Bag X9155 l CAPE TOWN, 8001 l RSA 4th Floor Parliament Building l 120 Plein Street l CAPE TOWN l Tel: +27 21 402 2219 Fax: +27 21 462 4592

www.publicworks.gov.za

NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

WRITTEN REPLY

QUESTION NUMBER: 1314 [NW1479E]

INTERNAL QUESTION PAPER NO.: 13 of 2023

DATE OF PUBLICATION: 21 APRIL 2023

DATE OF REPLY: APRIL 2023

1314. Ms A M Siwisa (EFF) asked the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure:

(1) (a) How far is the process of procuring own material that will be utilised during State funerals in order to avoid acquiring the services of external service providers, (b) what items have been purchased so far and (c) what amount did the specified items cost;

(2) whether the procurement process has started yet, if not, (a) what are the reasons for the delay and (b) by what date will the matter be resolved; if so, what are the relevant details? NW1479E

REPLY:

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure

(a) The process started last year (2022) however due to challenges with bid committee sitting the tender lapsed. The process will be started this current financial 2023/2024

(b) The items that have been procured already are the following:

(i) Chairs;

(ii) Tables;

(iii) Sound system;

(iv) Air conditioning;

(v) Mobile toilets;

(c) R1 629 388.82

(a) The procurement has commenced.

(b) The award is expected to take place on the month of September 2023

__________________________

MR. S ZIKALALA, MP

MINISTER OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE

DATE:

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