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Maximum marks: $50$

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Objective: The objective of this assignment is to assess students' understanding of procurement management principles, specifically focusing on the process of designing a tender advertising and outlining the steps involved until the appointment of a supplier. This assignment aims to develop students' skills in procurement planning, tendering procedures, and supplier selection.

Assignment Task: Assume that you are a procurement officer at Matjhabeng Local Municipality and tasked with procuring a tender for Wi$-$Fi installation at The Strip. You are therefore, required to designing a tender advertisement and outline the processes that need to be followed until the appointment of a supplier for a specified procurement requirement. In your response you should demonstrate an understanding of key procurement concepts, including defining procurement requirements, drafting tender documents, evaluating proposals, and selecting a suitable supplier.

Assignment Requirements:

Design a tender advertisement for the said project, including a detailed description of the goods or services to be procured, eligibility criteria for potential suppliers, submission requirements, and evaluation criteria.

Outline the step$-$by$-$step process that needs to be followed from the issuance of the tender advertisement to the appointment of a supplier. Include key activities, timelines, and responsibilities for each step.

Provide rationale and justification for the chosen procurement approach and tendering procedures, considering factors such as the complexity of the procurement requirement, market conditions, and the desired outcome.

Total: $50$

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