(1)
(a) Budget was R286 500.00
(b)(i) A proposal was submitted to the Research and Development unit according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines.
(b)(ii) The project proposal was submitted to the MDDA Board meeting held on 29 May 2013 for adjudication according to section 14(b) of the MDDA Act of 2002.
(c) Proposals are submitted according to the MDDA funding criteria and guidelines. Once the proposal has been received, the relevant unit prepares a submission for consideration and adjudication by the MDDA Board as provided in section 14 (b) of the MDDA Act of 2002. The Board makes the final decision to either approve or reject a project proposal.
(d) Name of the service provider is Chumani TS Networks.
(e) Total value of contract was R286 500.00.
(f) Total amount paid for work done is R143 250.00.
(2) The tender process was not followed on this occasion due the following reasons-:
MR NN MUNZHELELE
DIRECTOR GENERAL [ACTING]
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
MS AF MUTHAMBI (MP)
MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS
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