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Independent Communications Authority of South AfricaRef: https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/GCC-ICASA-19-2025.pdf

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Source domain: icasa.org.za

Collected on 4 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a set of “General Conditions of Contract” (GCC) for government procurement, defining key terms and setting baseline rules that apply to bids, contracts and orders. It covers topics such as bid publication, contract and information confidentiality, performance security requirements, inspection/testing costs and rejection procedures, packing and delivery documentation, insurance, transportation pricing, incidental services, and spare parts (with further clauses continuing beyond the provided text). It also states that special conditions of contract (SCC) apply where they conflict with these general conditions.

Facts

Places

City of Tshwane, Gauteng

Reference

https://www.icasa.org.za/uploads/files/GCC-ICASA-19-2025.pdf

Key Takeaways

  • Document title: GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT (GCC) – ICASA 19 2025
  • GCC applies to all bids/contracts/orders including functional/professional services, sales, hiring, letting, and granting/acquiring rights (excluding immovable property unless indicated)
  • Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) override GCC where in conflict
  • Closing time definition: date and hour specified in bidding documents for receipt of bids
  • Performance security: within 30 days of notification of contract award; amount specified in SCC
  • Performance security forms: bank guarantee/irrevocable letter of credit or cashier’s/certified cheque
  • Performance security discharge/return: not later than 30 days after completion of supplier performance (incl. warranty), unless SCC specifies otherwise
  • Inspection/testing: pre-bidding testing at bidder’s account; inspection costs defrayed by purchaser if compliant, by supplier if non-compliant
  • Rejected supplies: supplier must remove/replace immediately at own cost/risk; purchaser may procure substitutes at supplier expense if supplier fails
  • Bid invitations generally published only in the Government Tender Bulletin; obtainable from Government Printer (Private Bag X85, Pretoria 0001) or via www.treasury.gov.za
  • Government Printer
  • National Treasury (www.treasury.gov.za)
  • Department (as referenced for inspection/testing representatives)
  • ICASA (implied by title “GCC ICASA 19 2025”)