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.
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 9 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-986
This tender seeks the appointment of one or more service providers to manage and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) and other consumables for the south african government over a three-year period (1 july 2021 to 30 june 2024). IT is open to suppliers capable of meeting strict compliance, delivery, and quality standards as outlined in the general conditions of contract.
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Suppliers must provide a valid original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS before contract award. Goods must conform to specified standards and include packing that prevents damage during transit, with compliance verified through inspections or tests at the supplier’s cost if non-compliant. A performance security (e.g., bank guarantee or cashier’s cheque) must be furnished within 30 days of contract award, as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Delays in delivery or performance may incur penalties calculated at the current prime interest rate per day, with potential contract termination for persistent defaults. Suppliers must indemnify the purchaser against third-party claims of patent, trademark, or industrial design infringement. All goods must be insured against loss or damage during manufacture, transportation, storage, and delivery as per SCC. Corrupt or fraudulent practices, including collusive bidding, may result in contract termination and a restriction penalty of up to 10 years from public sector business.
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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.
8. General Conditions of Contract - July 2010 (Returnable document).pdf
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Organization
National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Median Estimate
R 7 756 650
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Submission Guidelines
Source: 8. General Conditions of Contract - July 2010 (Returnable document).pdfReturnable documents: All contract-related documents (e.g., specifications, plans, drawings, samples) provided by the purchaser must be returned in full upon contract completion if requested. Suppliers must not disclose or use these documents without prior written consent from the purchaser, except for contract performance purposes. Disclosure to employees is permitted only on a need-to-know basis and in confidence. Suppliers must allow purchaser inspections of records related to contract performance and audits if required.
Technical Specifications
Source: 8. General Conditions of Contract - July 2010 (Returnable document).pdfScope: Supply of goods and/or services as per contract. Key requirements: Goods must conform to standards specified in bidding documents. Packing must prevent damage or deterioration during transit, withstand rough handling, extreme temperatures, salt, and precipitation, and account for remoteness of destination and lack of handling facilities. Delivery must comply with contract terms, including shipping and other documents as specified in Special Conditions of Contract (SCC). Inspections/tests may be conducted during production or post-delivery; non-compliant supplies may be rejected at the supplier's cost and risk, and must be replaced or removed immediately. Warranty: Goods must be new, unused, of current models, and free of defects for 12 months post-delivery or 18 months post-shipment (whichever is earlier). Incidental services (e.g., assembly, training, maintenance, repair, or commissioning) may be required as per SCC. Spare parts may be required, including notifications for termination of production and provision of blueprints/drawings at no cost if requested.
Financial Requirements
Source: 8. General Conditions of Contract - July 2010 (Returnable document).pdfPerformance security: Successful bidder must furnish performance security (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque) within 30 days of contract award. Amount, form, and currency specified in SCC. Security will be discharged within 30 days of contract completion, including warranty obligations. Payment: Invoices must be accompanied by a delivery note and submitted as per contract obligations. Payments will be made in Rand within 30 days of invoice submission, unless otherwise stipulated in SCC. Prices must not vary from quoted bid prices unless adjusted per SCC or purchaser request. Penalties: Delays may incur penalties calculated using the current prime interest rate per day of delay. Purchaser may terminate contract for persistent delays or defaults and procure substitutes at the supplier’s expense. Insurance: Goods must be fully insured against loss or damage during manufacture, transportation, storage, and delivery as specified in SCC.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 8. General Conditions of Contract - July 2010 (Returnable document).pdfGeneral: Suppliers must comply with all General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), with SCC prevailing in case of conflict. Corrupt or fraudulent practices (e.g., collusive bidding, misrepresentation) may result in contract termination and a restriction penalty (up to 10 years) from doing business with the public sector. Suppliers must indemnify the purchaser against third-party claims of patent, trademark, or industrial design infringement. Subcontracts require written notification to the purchaser but do not relieve the supplier of liability. Tax compliance: Suppliers must provide a valid original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS prior to contract award. Local and foreign suppliers are responsible for all applicable taxes, duties, and levies as per GCC Clause 32. Restrictive practices: Collusive bidding or bid rigging is prohibited under the Competition Act and may result in bid invalidation, contract termination, public sector restrictions, or damages claims. Force majeure: Suppliers are not liable for delays or failures due to force majeure events but must notify the purchaser promptly and continue performance as far as practical.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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