Question NW2750 to the Mr D Bergman
30 October 2017 - NW2750
Bergman, Mr D to ask the Mr D Bergman
1) What was the reason for the recent replacement of the blinds in the houses at the parliamentary villages; (2) whether a tender process was followed to appoint the service provider who installed the blinds; if not, why not; if so, what are the details of the (a) date(s) when the tender was placed, (b) place where the tender was placed, (c) bidders who submitted tenders, (d) the winning bidder and (e) cost incurred to replace the blinds?
Reply:
1. The reason for the recent replacement of blinds in houses at the parliamentary villages were because the aluminium perforated blinds in most residences were damaged, tenants complained about not being able to clean the blinds because they bend easily and get damaged, resulting in them being unable to open and close smoothly and secure locking because of the piled dust. Furthermore, doors and fanlights did not have blinds.
2. Yes, an open tender process was followed to appoint the service provider who installed the blinds at the parliamentary villages.
(a) The tender was advertised on 02 September 2016 and closed on 23 September 2016.
(b) The following are the places where the said tender was placed:
• www.publicworks.gov.za
• www.etenders.gov.za
• www.treasury.gov.za
• www.info.gov.za/documents/tenders
• Public Works tender noticeboard
(c) There were nine (9) bidders who submitted tenders, as follows:
1. DBEC PTY LTD
2. Earl-Nique Decorators CC
3. Louise Mulholland Interiors
4. Mosebetsi Interiors
5. MTF Consultants
6. Belinda’s Creative Interior Décor
7. Business by Numbers
8. Posh Curtain Designer CC
9. Azis Interior Designs CC
(d) The winning bidder was Belinda’s Creative Interior Décor.
(e) The cost incurred to replace the blinds amounted to R1, 586 890.45.