Fire Fighter and First Aid Training Services.
Ludwe Madayi
In plain English
The Council for Medical Schemes is procuring Fire Fighter Training and First Aid Training (Levels 1 to 3) for 13 members. Bidders must be accredited by relevant bodies and provide two reference letters from different clients.
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The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) invites bids for the provision of Fire Fighter and First Aid training (Levels 1 to 3). The project involves training thirteen members of the OHSA Committee. Key deliverables include theoretical and practical training sessions, provision of all necessary equipment and manuals, and the issuance of certificates of competence to participants. The service provider must also submit detailed training reports and assessment results. The work will take place at the CMS premises. The closing date for this tender is 14 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid registration with SAIOSH or IOSH
- Provide two client reference letters from the last five years
- Facilitators must have NQF 6 qualification and three years experience
- Must have valid SARS Tax Compliance status
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ludwe Madayi
Email: l.madayi@medicalschemes.co.za
Phone: 012-431-0500
How to apply: Submit your quotation and response documents via email to rfqcs@medicalschemes.co.za and l.madayi@medicalschemes.co.za. Do not use cloud-based file sharing services like Google Drive or WeTransfer.
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