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 18 May 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-656
This tender invites suppliers to provide and deliver 150 units of 20l drums with lids, meeting specific technical dimensions, to ithemba labs in the western cape. IT is open to registered suppliers on the central supplier database (csd) and evaluates bids 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 and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdf
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National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfClosing date: 18 May 2021. Closing time: 11:00 am. Goods/services required by: May 2021.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfTechnical contacts: Mr. Deiderique Marthinus (Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1000), Mr. Isaac Antonie (Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1000). Supply Chain Management contact: Mr. Luyolo Sabsana (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 and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfSubmit your quotation via email to: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Deliver physical submissions to: iThemba LABS, ATT: Tender Box, Main Security Gate, Old Faure Road, Faure, Western Cape 7131. Required forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest with Government), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder’s past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Quotations must be valid for 30 days from the date of offer and include VAT. Firm delivery periods must be specified. Failure to submit required forms or proof of B-BBEE status (if claiming points) may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.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). Price scoring uses the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price. B-BBEE points are allocated per status level (e.g., Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18 points, Level 3 = 14 points, etc.). If all bids exceed R500,000, the RFQ may be cancelled and re-issued. Functionality refers to the ability to meet specifications (quality, quantity, delivery conditions).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfSupply and delivery of 20L drums with lids. Specifications: 286 mm diameter, open-head nominal capacity of 20 litres, tapered with brimful capacity of 20.9 litres, two beads. Quantity: 150 units. Suppliers must provide price per unit (incl. VAT), total quantity price (incl. VAT), and details for packaging charges, freight, and shipping if applicable.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfPricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for 30 days from the date of offer. Payment terms: 30 days from date of invoice. Suppliers must specify lead time for delivery, currency, and quotation validity period. Submit a formal quotation with total cost breakdown (unit price, packaging, freight/shipping).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - Supply and Delivery of 20L drums with lid.pdfMandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (www.csd.gov.za). Submit CSD Summary Report and CSD Supplier Number. Required forms: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9. B-BBEE: Submit original or certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) to claim preference points; failure to submit results in zero points. Local content: If applicable, comply with SATS 1286:2011 for local production/content thresholds. Tax compliance: VAT registration number and tax reference number must be provided.
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Last checked
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