Question NW2806 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
04 October 2017 - NW2806
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
(1)(a) Which contractors were awarded tenders for the (i) construction of 10 new college campuses and (ii) refurbishment of three other college campuses in terms of Bid no. DHET093 that closed on 17 June 2016, (b) what was the total value of each contract, (c) how is the work progressing at each of the specified sites, (d) by what date is construction work expected to be completed and (e) what is the estimated capacity in terms of the number of full-time learners that can be accommodated at each site; (2) whether any similar bids aimed at the expansion of the capacity of public technical and vocational education and training colleges have been awarded since the specified bid; if so, what are the relevant details?
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(1) (a) No contractors have been appointed. The tender process is nearing the end of the bid evaluation process.
(b) The total value of each contract can only be disclosed once the awarding process is completed.
(c) Not applicable.
(d) The construction work is expected to be completed within 18 months from the date of awarding.
(e) The estimated capacity at each site is 500 full-time learners.
(2) The Department has not initiated any similar bids subsequent to the publication of tender DHET093.
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Dr BE NZIMANDE, MP
MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING
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