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Summary
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of cleaning material and batteries to the infrastructure branch training centre (ibtc) at dam access rd, kwamhlanga rd, roodeplaat, pretoria, 0039 — nine line items covering air freshener sprays, dry dusters, bleach, deo blocks, brooms, dustpan and brush sets, and duracell-equivalent lr14 and aaa batteries. Bids close at 11:00 on 21 october 2026 and are submitted by email to [email protected], Copied to [email protected], With late bids rejected. Award follows the 80/20 preference system: 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals claimed on sbd 6.1 With supporting proof submitted together with the bid. The most consequential points for bidders are that unsupported preference claims score nothing, and that the claim form's 2-point location goal names eastern cape province even though delivery is in gauteng.
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Description
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Exclusion and disclosure: bids are not considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with such directors, or close corporations with such members; SBD 4 must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to the bidder's directors, and non-disclosure or a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Bid-ready summary
Supply and delivery of cleaning material and batteries for the Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (IBTC) at Dam Access Rd, KwaMhlanga Rd, Roodeplaat, Pretoria, 0039, Gauteng.
The order covers toilet air freshener sprays, dry dusters, bleach, deo blocks, brooms, dustpan and brush sets, and batteries (Dura Lock-plus power CMN1400 and AAA).
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided; retyped forms are not accepted.
The invitation also refers to a bid box at the street address, but email is the channel named for this RFQ.
Returnable documents
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims points for specific goals; a claim not supported by proof submitted with the bid scores no preference points.
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares whether the bidder or its directors, trustees, shareholders, members or partners are employed by an organ of state, and whether any relationship exists with the procuring institution.
Quotation template: records the bid amount, B-BBEE level and company ownership composition; this information is for reporting only and is not scored.
Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution.
SARS tax compliance status PIN, printed TCS certificate, or CSD number.
Foreign-based bidders: complete the foreign supplier questionnaire.
SBD 7 written contract form: signed by the successful bidder.
Disqualification risks
Bids received after the closing time.
Bids from persons in the service of the state, companies with such directors, or close corporations with such members.
Failure to provide the required tax compliance PIN, TCS certificate or CSD number.
Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to the bidder's directors.
Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
Preference point system: 80/20, applicable to requirements up to R50 million.
Price: 80 points
Specific goals: 20 points
Total: 100 points
Specific goals points
Women ownership: 5
Disability ownership: 5
Youth ownership: 5
Location of enterprise (local province): 2 — the claim form specifies Eastern Cape Province
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME: 3
Rules
Specific goal points must be claimed on SBD 6.1 and supported by proof submitted with the bid; without proof the points are not claimed.
The department may require a bidder to substantiate any preference claim before adjudication or at any later stage.
No minimum qualifying score or functionality threshold is stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
Supply and delivery of cleaning material and batteries to the Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (IBTC), Dam Access Rd, KwaMhlanga Rd, Roodeplaat, Pretoria, 0039, Gauteng.
Quantities
400 ml toilet air freshener spray cans, equivalent to Clarke Colours (12s): 6
Extendable dry duster 1.8 m, equivalent to Addis: 5
Feather dry duster 1.8 m, equivalent to Addis: 10
750 ml bleach, equivalent to JIK: 12
200 g deo blocks: 30
Soft indoor broom, wooden with metal connector and dry plastic handle, equivalent to Addis: 15
Long dustpan and brush set, dry steel handle plastic broom, equivalent to Addis: 10
Batteries Dura Lock-plus power CMN1400, 1.5V LR14, equivalent to Duracell (pack of 2): 6
Batteries AAA, equivalent to Duracell (pack of 6): 6
Products equivalent to the named brands are acceptable.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
Tax compliance
Submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN so the department can verify the bidder's tax profile, or a printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number where no TCS PIN is available.
Consortia, joint ventures and sub-contractors: each party submits its own TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
A foreign bidder with no RSA residence, branch, permanent establishment, income source or tax liability is not required to register for a TCS PIN.
Csd
Central Supplier Database registration number is required where no TCS PIN is available.
B-bbee
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME, earns 3 preference points.
B-BBEE level and ownership composition must be declared on the quotation template.
Exclusion
Bids are not considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with such members.
Returnable forms
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares any employment by an organ of state and any relationship with the procuring institution; a false disclosure disqualifies the bid.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims points for the stated specific goals.
Proof of authority to sign, such as a company resolution.
SBD 7 contract form: signed by the successful bidder.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME, earns 3 preference points.
The bidder must indicate on SBD 6.1 how it claims points under the applicable preference point system.
B-BBEE level and ownership composition are also recorded on the quotation template for reporting purposes only.
Requirements
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
Submission
Bids must reach the correct address by the stipulated time; late bids are not accepted.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not retyped, or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.
Tax and registration
Bidders must be tax compliant and submit a SARS PIN or a CSD number.
Each party in a consortium, joint venture or sub-contracting arrangement submits a separate TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
Exclusion
Bids are not considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with such directors, or close corporations with such members.
Failure to provide or comply with these particulars may render the bid invalid.
Section
Source: CTC 50 (2).pdf (RFQ)
Preference point system: 80/20.
Price: 80 points
Specific goals: 20 points
Specific goals points
Women ownership: 5
Disability ownership: 5
Youth ownership: 5
Location of enterprise (local province): 2 — the claim form specifies Eastern Cape Province
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME: 3
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
The order covers toilet air freshener sprays, dry dusters, bleach, deo blocks, brooms, dustpan and brush sets, and batteries (Dura Lock-plus power CMN1400 and AAA).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
27Mandatory requirement
Closing and submission: 21 October 2026 at 11:00, by email to [email protected] and copied to [email protected]; late bids are not accepted and bids must be on the official forms, not retyped.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
28Mandatory requirement
Tax and CSD compliance: submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN, a printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number where no PIN is available; consortia, joint ventures and sub-contractors must each submit their own TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
29Inferred operational need
Submission
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Inferred operational need
Exclusion
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
42Inferred operational need
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares whether the bidder or its directors, trustees, shareholders, members or partners are employed by an organ of state, and whether any relationship exists with the procuring institution.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
53Inferred operational need
Submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN so the department can verify the bidder's tax profile, or a printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number where no TCS PIN is available.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
58Inferred operational need
Bids are not considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with such members.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
60Inferred operational need
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares any employment by an organ of state and any relationship with the procuring institution; a false disclosure disqualifies the bid.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
61Inferred operational need
Evaluation split: 80/20 preference system — 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals; no minimum functionality score or qualifying threshold is set.
Threshold: minimum functionality score or qualifying threshold is set
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
62Mandatory requirement
Preference claims: specific goal points must be claimed on SBD 6.1 and supported by proof submitted with the bid; a claim without proof scores no preference points, and the department may call for substantiation before or after adjudication.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
63Scored criterion
Preference point system: 80/20.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
71Inferred operational need
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims points for specific goals; a claim not supported by proof submitted with the bid scores no preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
79Inferred operational need
Scope and delivery: nine line items of cleaning material and batteries delivered to IBTC, Dam Access Rd, KwaMhlanga Rd, Roodeplaat, Pretoria, 0039, Gauteng; products equivalent to the named brands (Clarke Colours, Addis, JIK, Duracell) are acceptable.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
80Inferred operational need
Supply and delivery of cleaning material and batteries for the Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (IBTC) at Dam Access Rd, KwaMhlanga Rd, Roodeplaat, Pretoria, 0039, Gauteng.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
82Inferred operational need
Supply and delivery of cleaning material and batteries to the Infrastructure Branch Training Centre (IBTC), Dam Access Rd, KwaMhlanga Rd, Roodeplaat, Pretoria, 0039, Gauteng.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
84Inferred operational need
Specific goals claimed: women ownership 5, disability ownership 5, youth ownership 5, B-BBEE status level 1 or 2 as a QSE or EME 3, and location of enterprise 2 — the claim form names Eastern Cape Province as the local province, which conflicts with the Gauteng delivery site and should be confirmed with the department.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
85Scored criterion
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME: 3
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
86Inferred operational need
B-BBEE status level 1 or 2, where the bidder is a QSE or EME, earns 3 preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records GAMANAKA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF HYGIENE CARE SERVICES FOR 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) AT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION PREMISES IN PRETORIA, BRUMMERIANRF/ CORP EM 65 /2025-26