Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
05 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Steve Biko Road - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-164499
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment (DFFE) invites quotations from catering service providers to supply and deliver catering services for an event in matjhabeng local municipality, free state. The service includes breakfast, lunch, and beverages for 100 people, with delivery and service on 06 august 2026 at the meloding multipurpose centre in virginia. Bidders must submit a formal quotation with all required documents by 05 august 2026 at 11:00.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 05 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
Steve Biko Road - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0083
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Description
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)04 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) is seeking quotations for catering services for 100 people at the Meloding Multipurpose Centre in Virginia, Matjhabeng Local Municipality, Free State. The event includes breakfast and lunch on 06 August 2026, with specific menu requirements and additional items like urns, tables, and tablecloths. The RFQ uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80, specific goals 20) and requires submission by email before the closing time. Bidders must submit a valid food and health certificate, complete SBD forms, and a formal quotation on company letterhead.
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Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesContact Person
SCM official
Phone
012-399-9892
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Environment House, Cnr Steve Biko Road & Soutpansberg Street, Cnr Steve Biko Road & Soutpansberg Street. Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
Annexure a: specification
NO brief description of item(s)/ service(s) required: unit of issue (box/ quantity of unit total amount
Catering services in mtjhabeng local municipality, free state item) item(s) amount
Delivery Date: 06 August 2026
Delivery Venue: Meloding Multipurpose Centre, Virginia
Catering: 100 Pax
Time: Breakfast at 07:00 and Lunch at 13:00
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ){"closingDate":"04 August 2026","closingTime":"11:00","briefingSession":"{"date":null,"time":null,"venue":"e and Time: (where None","is_compulsory":true}"}
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":null,"address":"ering Services (Refer to Annexure"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents: Formal Quotation, CSD report, submission will lead to disqualification) certificate, Please use the RFQ Number in the subject of the email when, include VAT per item (where applicable), the supplier’s CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)Sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to
bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as
enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in
various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect
of the details required hereunder.
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners or any
person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise, employed by the state?
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state
employee numbers of sole proprietor/directors/ trustees/shareholders/members/
partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in the table below.
institution
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person
who is employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an
enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to
direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
Sbd4
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors/trustees/ shareholders/members /partners or any
person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other
related enterprise, whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
I, the undersigned, (name)... ..................................................................................... in
submitting the accompanying bid, do hereby make the following statements
that I certify to be true and complete in every respect:
3.1 I have read, and I understand the contents of this disclosure;
3.2 I understand that the accompanying bid will be disqualified if this disclosure is found
not to be true and complete in every respect;
3.3 The bidder has arrived at the accompanying bid independently from, and without
consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor.
construed as collusive bidding.
3.4 In addition, there have been no consultations, communications, agreements or
arrangements with any competitor regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices,
including methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation, the
intention or decision to submit or not to submit the bid, bidding with the intention not to
win the bid and conditions or delivery particulars of the products or services to which
this bid invitation relates.
3.4 The terms of the accompanying bid have not been, and will not be, disclosed by the
bidder, directly or indirectly, to any competitor, prior to the date and time of the official
bid opening or of the awarding of the contract.
3.5 There have been no consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements
made by the bidder with any official of the procuring institution in relation to this
procurement process prior to and during the bidding process, except to provide
clarification on the bid submitted
their expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of
a contract.
Sbd4
where so required by the institution, and the bidder was not involved in the drafting of
the specifications or terms of reference for this bid.
3.6 I am aware that, in addition and without prejudice to any other remedy provided to
combat any restrictive practices related to bids and contracts, bids that are suspicious
will be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and possible
imposition of administrative penalties in terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No
and or may be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for
criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting business with the public
sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention and
Terms of paragraph 6 of PFMA SCM instruction /22 on
.................................... .....................................................
.................................... ...................................................... Position
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)Must be a registered supplier on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must have a valid food and health certificate. Must not be in the service of the state (or have directors/members in state service). Must not be listed on the National Treasury's restricted suppliers database. Must be tax compliant (verified via CSD or SARS). Must meet specific goals ownership criteria to claim preference points (more than 50% ownership by Black people, women, or people with disabilities). Must be able to deliver the catering service on the specified date and time.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of Catering Services (Refer to Annexure
A below)
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdfa. Non-compliance tax status at the time of award, verification of tax compliance status will be
verified with the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or through SARS’s e-Filing. Service providers
will be given 7 working days to rectify their tax compliance status with SARS. If the tax status is
still non-compliant after 7 working days, the service provider will be disqualified from further
evaluation.
b. Submitted fraudulent information; factually untrue or inaccurate, for example, membership that
does not exist; B-BBEE credentials; experience, etc.
c. Service providers who made false declarations on the Standard Bidding Documents or
misrepresented facts, and or
d. Service providers who are listed on the National Treasury’s Database of restricted suppliers and
defaulters
e. Failure to quote in line with the specification
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)Procurement regulations 2022
as a claim form for preference points for specific goals.
Nb: b e f o r e completing this form, tenderers must study the general
Tender and preferential procurement regulations, 2022
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender:
applicable taxes included).
system.
1.2 Points for this tender shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) Specific Goals.
1.3 To be completed by the organ of state:
Price 80
Specific goals 20
Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
1.4 Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this tender
to claim points for specific goals, with the tender will be interpreted to mean that preference points
for specific goals are not claimed.
1.5 The organ of state reserves the right to require of a tenderer, either before a tender is adjudicated
or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim regarding preferences, in any manner
required by the organ of state.
(a) “tender” means a written offer in the form determined by an organ of state in response
to an invitation to provide goods or services through price quotations,
competitive tendering process or any other method envisaged in legislation;
(b) “price” means an amount of money tendered for goods or services, and includes
all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts;
(c) “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in Rand, calculated at the time of bid
invitation, and includes all applicable taxes;
(d) “tender for income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form determined by an
organ of state in response to an invitation for the origination of income-generating contracts
through any method envisaged in legislation that will result in a legal agreement between the
organ of state and a third party that produces revenue for the organ of state, and includes, but is
not limited to, leasing and disposal of assets and concession contracts, excluding direct sales
and disposal of assets through public auctions; and
(e) “the Act” means the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 (Act No. ).
3.1. Points awarded for price
3.1.1 The 80/20 preference point systems
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
80/20
Pt−P min
Ps = 80 (1 − )
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration.
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points must
be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender, the tenderer
will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below, as may be supported by proof/
documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
(a) Any other invitation for tender, that is 80/20 preference point system, will apply and that the lowest
acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; then the
organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for 80/20 preference point
system.
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Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated in the table below.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point
system.)
A: Number of points B: Number of points
claimed (80/20 system) allocated (80/20
(To be completed by the system) The specific goals allocated points tenderer)
in terms of this tender (To be completed
B=A(20) by the organ of state)
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
people with disabilities
Nb: points claimed by supplier must be the same as points in a for specific
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdfa. Protecting personal information is important to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the
Association (SANBWA)in terms of other legal, hygiene, food safety and
quality, packaging, and environmental legislation
Bid
You are hereby invited to quote for the requirements of the (department of forestry, fisheries &
Environment)
RFQ NUMBER: 95 AM (26/27) CLOSING DATE: 04 August 2026 CLOSING TIME: 11:00
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdfa. Submit a complete and signed SBD 6.1, which is used for claiming specific goals.
b. Submit a Medical Certificate signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number when
claiming for disability.
c. Submit a SANAS/Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Accredited B-BBEE
certificate or sworn affidavit indicating the level of ownership in the enterprise by persons
historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of race, gender, or
d. Submit the Ownership Certificate issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission
(Cipc)
e. Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documents required in terms of this tender to
claim points for specific goals, with the tender will be interpreted to mean that preference points
for specific goals are not claimed.
8x Trestle tables (2 table per serving station) Each 8
30x tables clothes (serving stations, dining tables and registration tables) Each 30
2x 20 Liter Urns (1 per serving station for boiling water) Each 2
TOTAL AMOUNT (Excl. 15% VAT) R
Total VAT 15% r
GRAND TOTAL AMOUNT (Incl. 15% VAT for VAT Vendors) R
Note: All delivery costs and all applicable taxes, including value-added tax, pay-as-you-earn, income tax, unemployment insurance fund contributions, and
*Any reference to the words “Supplier” or “Bidder” herein and/or in any other documentation shall be construed to have the same meaning as the words “Tender” or “Tenderer”
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skills development levies must be included in the bid price, for delivery at the prescribed destination.
NB: The service provider must submit a valid quotation as per the above guideline on his/ her letterhead reflecting the item descriptions, validity, banking details,
contact details and CSD MAAA number.
NB: No goods/ services should be delivered before an official order is received from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
4.2. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.3. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.4. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.5. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that
the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/
firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated
in paragraph 1 of this form;
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iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the
satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any
other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a
result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of
state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem
(hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
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Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)a. Accepted RFQs will be communicated by way of an official purchase order or a formal appointment
letter on the Department letterhead, signed by a duly authorized official; no goods, services or works
must be prepared or delivered before an official purchase order or a formal appointment letter is
received by the bidder. All prices quoted must be firm and be inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT),
where applicable.
b. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted, and DFFE reserves the right to accept any
offer either in full or in part.
Requirements
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdf (RFQ)include VAT per item (where applicable), the supplier’s CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details.
and time will NOT be accepted for consideration.
80 points will be for (Price) and 20 points will be for Specific Goals in terms of section 2(1)(d) of the
Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, (Act No ).
A total of 20 (twenty) points will be awarded to a Supplier as follows:
a. 20 (twenty) points if the Bidder has more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership of Black People or
Women, or people with disabilities; or
b. 0 (zero) points if the Bidder has 50% (fifty percent) and below ownership of Black People or Women,
or people with disabilities.
more than 50% (fifty percent) of ownership on specific goals (e.g. two or more companies claiming
preference points, Ownership/ Directorship will be combined and divided by the number of companies to
ascertain the preference points).
Section
Source: RFQ for Catering sevices1.pdfPt−P min
Ps = 80 (1 − )
P min
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration.
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points must
be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender. For the purposes of this tender, the tenderer
will be allocated points based on the goals stated in table 1 below, as may be supported by proof/
documentation stated in the conditions of this tender:
(a) Any other invitation for tender, that is 80/20 preference point system, will apply and that the lowest
acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; then the
organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for 80/20 preference point
system.
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Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated in the table below.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point
system.)
A: Number of points B: Number of points
claimed (80/20 system) allocated (80/20
(To be completed by the system) The specific goals allocated points tenderer)
in terms of this tender (To be completed
B=A(20) by the organ of state)
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
Black people
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
Women
more than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by 20
people with disabilities
Nb: points claimed by supplier must be the same as points in a for specific
Goals
Declaration with regard to company/firm
4.2. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.3. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.4. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.5. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that
the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/
firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated
in paragraph 1 of this form;
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iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the
satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any
other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a
result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of
state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem
(hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Act 40 of 2000
Relevant where meat products, meat handling or abattoir certification may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve food supply, catering, canteens, nutrition programmes, or food handling.
Address
473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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012-399-9892[email protected]www.dffe.gov.za473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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