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Q:When I want to procure from transversal contracts, do I have to go to gCommerce? Will the CSD use this information?
Even if you are not registered on CSD, you can go to gCommerce to search for your needs. Request to be a gCommerce user. Then you can look at the catalogues.
Regulation
Important notice: Please also read SCM Instruction 4A of 2016/2017, Central Supplier Database, issued on 25 May 2016, which takes effect from 1 July 2016. You can find it here: Instruction 4A of 2016/2017.
This instruction also repealed SCM Instruction 4 of 2016/2017, issued on 22 April 2016.
Q:How will the Auditor General’s needs be taken care of as per Practice Notes from 1 August?
The Auditor General is aware of the new requirements brought about by CSD implementation.
Q: How will new Instruction Notes be communicated?
On approval, the Instruction note will be circulated to all HOD’s and heads of supply chain. It will also be made available on the OCPO website.
Q: If suppliers only have an R number, do we disqualify them?
A supplier with an R number has not completed the supplier registration process and therefore is not a verified supplier and can’t be used. OoS should advise suppliers to go online and complete the registration process.
Q:Instruction Note says that a supplier has 7 days to register on the CSD to be paid for work done. This time is too short. Can NT look at extending this time?
The 7 days period is only applicable for suppliers that are used during an emergency procurement process.
It only takes about 30 minutes for a supplier to register on the CSD.
Q:Will the auditors understand and accept that departments will not be compliant during the period of CSD launch and Instruction note effective date?
The OCPO will ensure that the gap is addressed with the Auditor General. Legislation will also be aligned to support this.
Q:Our department is not on CSD yet because Treasury has not finalised theon-boarding, therefore we have already done exempt transactions.
All OoS have been loaded onto the CSD. If your organisation does not appear, please notify support@CSD.gov.za.