Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 7 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
RFQ
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1383
This tender invites suppliers to provide and deliver custom-sized melamine wood panels to ithemba labs in faure, western cape. IT is open to registered suppliers on the central supplier database, with evaluation based on price (80 points) and b-bbee status (20 points).
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdf
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National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfClosing date: 7 June 2021. Closing time: 11:00. Date issued: 24 May 2021.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfTechnical contact: Ms. Pam Jones, Tel: 021 843 1000, Email: [email protected]. Supply Chain Management contact: Mr. Odwa Mxenge, Email: [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. Postal address: PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa. Tel: 021 843 1000, Fax: 021 843 3525. Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfSubmit via email only to: [email protected]. Required returnable documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest with Government), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim for South African Companies), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Quotations must be in PDF format. Failure to submit required forms or proof of authority (where applicable) may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfEvaluation stages: Administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. Scoring: 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status). Bids above R500,000 will be automatically disqualified. B-BBEE points are awarded per the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 (e.g., Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18 points, etc.). Failure to submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit results in zero points for B-BBEE. Total maximum points: 100.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfSupply and delivery of melamine wood to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape. Detailed specifications: 1) Bottom: 1300mm x 650mm x 32mm thickness x 4 pieces (drawing 5550-0008 attached). 2) GE SIDE: 620mm x 304mm x 32mm thickness x 8 pieces (drawing 5550-0010 attached). 3) BGO SIDE: 420mm x 304mm x 32mm thickness x 8 pieces (drawing 5550-0018 attached). 4) BGO CENTRE: 420mm x 1300mm x 32mm thickness x 2 pieces (drawing 5550-0021 attached). 5) GE CENTRE: 620mm x 1300mm x 32mm thickness x 2 pieces (drawing 5550-0004 attached). Delivery address: Stores, iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Faure, Western Cape. Quotations must include brand/model (if applicable), quantity, price per unit (incl. VAT), and total price (incl. VAT).
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfPricing: Must be firm, valid for at least 30 days from the date of offer, and inclusive of VAT. Payment terms: 30 days from the date of receiving invoice. A firm delivery period must be indicated in the quotation. Bids for R30,000.00 or more are subject to the 80/20 Preferential Procurement System.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply of Melamine wood.pdfMandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (www.csd.gov.za) is compulsory; bids from unregistered suppliers will not be considered. Required documents: CSD Summary Report, B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit for B-BBEE points. Forms to complete: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9. Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2017 is required. National Treasury CSD support: +27 (0) 12 406 9222 or [email protected].
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Last checked
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