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 17 May 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-304
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) is seeking quotations for the repair of a generator, including field coil replacement, servicing and testing. The tender is open to all qualified suppliers who can meet prasa’s tax, b‑bbee, csd registration and local content requirements and submit a sealed bid by the closing date.
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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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generator.pdf
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Organization
National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
RÂ 4Â 166Â 718
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: generator.pdfClosing date: 17 May 2021 at 12:00 (noon). No compulsory briefing session.
Contact Information
Source: generator.pdfSCM Contact: Qiniso Makaluza. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 031 813 0376. Submission address: PRASA Regional Office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Foyer Area, Helpdesk, PRASA SCM, KwaZulu-Natal.
Submission Guidelines
Source: generator.pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope to Tender Box No. 03 or No. 04 at PRASA Regional Office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Foyer Area, Helpdesk, PRASA SCM, KwaZulu-Natal. Complete the submission register at the tender box or reception. Late bids will be disqualified. Use official forms (do not re-type). Bids must include: Price Schedule/Pricing Form, all RFQ documentation (declarations, Commissioner of Oath signatures), SBD 6.2 (Local Content Declaration), Joint Venture/Consortium Agreement (if applicable), and signed closing register. Quote on all BOQ items. Failure to submit mandatory documents results in automatic disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: generator.pdfEvaluation occurs in 3 stages: (1) Prequalification: Mandatory documents (Price Schedule, completed RFQ forms, SBD 6.2, Local Content Declaration, Joint Venture Agreement if applicable, signed closing register, BOQ quotes) – failure to submit any disqualifies the bid. (2) Scoring: Price (80 points) and B-BBEE (20 points). Price score calculated as PS = 80*(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price. B-BBEE points awarded per status level (e.g., Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, etc.). (3) Non-mandatory documents (Company Registration, Directors’ IDs, B-BBEE Certificate, Tax Clearance, CSD number, UIF, bank proof, COID) may be requested later from responsive bidders.
Technical Specifications
Source: generator.pdfScope: Repair of generator, including 100% replacement of field coil, servicing (including oil top-up), and testing of the unit. Local Content: Mandatory for designated sectors. Bidders must declare local content compliance (SBD 6.2 and Annex C). Imported content must use SARB exchange rates at 12:00 on the bid advertisement date. Proof of SARB rates must be submitted. Non-compliance with local content may result in penalties or contract termination.
Financial Requirements
Source: generator.pdfPricing: Quote in South African Rand (ZAR), fixed price, including VAT. Payment terms: PRASA pays within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice. Pricing must cover all items in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Validity period: 60 business days from closing date (may be extended if requested).
Compliance Requirements
Source: generator.pdfMandatory: Tax Compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number), B-BBEE Status (certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs), Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration (foreign suppliers exempt if no local entity). Subcontracting: Max 25% of contract value to enterprises with lower B-BBEE status unless subcontractor is an EME. Local Content: Must meet minimum thresholds for designated sectors (refer to DTI and National Treasury guidelines). Additional: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), COID, UIF, and proof of bank account. Non-compliance with any mandatory requirement disqualifies the bid.
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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
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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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