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 25 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-727
This tender is a request for quotation (RFQ) issued by ithemba labs for the procurement of four units of the TF6100-0v40, beckhoff license tc3 opc au platform 40 (performance) or equivalent. IT targets suppliers capable of providing industrial automation software licenses for research laboratory applications.
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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 - TF6100-0v40.pdf
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Median Estimate
R 3 868 085
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfClosing date: 25 May 2021. Closing time: 11:00 am. Date issued: 10 May 2021. Goods/services required: May/June 2021.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfTechnical contact: Mr. Hein Anderson, Tel: 021 843 1000, Email: [email protected]. Supply Chain Management contact: Mr. Luyolo Sabsana, Email: [email protected]. Submission emails: [email protected], [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 - TF6100-0v40.pdfSubmit via email to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Closing date: 25 May 2021 at 11:00 am. Required forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Returnables: Original or certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited), CSD Summary Report. Disqualification risks: Failure to submit required forms, B-BBEE certificate, or CSD registration. Delivery address: iThemba LABS, ATT: Tender Box, Main Security Gate, Old Faure Road, Faure, Western Cape 7131.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfEvaluation stages: Administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. Scoring: 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE). Price scoring formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid. B-BBEE points: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Minimum threshold: If all bids exceed R500k, the RFQ will be cancelled and re-issued. Proof of B-BBEE status must be submitted; failure results in zero points for B-BBEE.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfRequired item: TF6100-0v40, Beckhoff License TC3 OPC AU platform 40 (Performance) or equivalent. Quantity: 4 units. Additional costs: Packaging charge (1), Freight and Shipping (1). Suppliers must provide price per unit (incl. VAT) and total price (incl. VAT). Technical specifications or brochures may be requested.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfPricing: Must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 30 days from the date of offer. Payment terms: 30 days from date of invoice. Supplier must have been trading uninterruptedly for a minimum of 5 years. Currency: South African Rand (ZAR). Validity of quotation: 30 days.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - TF6100-0v40.pdfCSD registration: Mandatory. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (www.csd.gov.za). CSD Summary Report must be submitted. B-BBEE: Original or certified B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) required to claim points. Forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination). Local content: If applicable, submit SBD 6.2 (Local Production and Content Declaration) and Annex C, D, E as per SATS 1286:2011. Tax compliance: VAT and tax reference numbers required.
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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