Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed β No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 1 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues β check the awards section for updates.
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-994
The passenger rail agency of south africa (PRASA) invites quotations for the repair and servicing of 13.5 Kg fire extinguishers for metrorail KZN. this is a 24-month contract awarded on an 'as and when required' basis.
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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 Template_ (3).pdf
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National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfClosing date: 01 June 2021 at 12:00. No briefing session is scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfContact person: Qiniso Makaluza. Telephone: 031 813 0376. Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfSubmit bids in a sealed envelope to the PRASA Regional Office, 65 Masabalala Yengwa Avenue, Durban Station, Durban. Bids must be recorded in the submission register at the Helpdesk before being deposited into Bid Box No. 5. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (do not re-type).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfThe evaluation follows a three-stage process: Stage 1 (Mandatory compliance check), Stage 2 (Price and B-BBEE, 80/20 preference point system), and Stage 3 (Verification of non-mandatory documents). Mandatory requirements include: Price schedule, completed RFQ documentation (including SBD 6.2 and Annex C), proof of previous repairs (PO or contract), signed letterhead confirming a 6-month warranty and 10-day non-conformance closure, and a completed Bill of Quantities (BOQ).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfThe scope involves the repair and servicing of 13.5 kg fire extinguishers for Metrorail KZN over a 24-month period on an 'as and when required' basis. Specific tasks include pressure testing, assembly/recharging, and renewal of seals, valve assemblies, pressure gauges, and nozzles.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfPrices must be quoted in South African Rand on a fixed-price basis, inclusive of VAT. Payment is made within 30 days of receipt of a correct tax invoice.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Template_ (3).pdfMandatory compliance includes: CSD registration (or proof of application), valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 6.2 (Local Content Declaration), and proof of UIF registration. All bidders must comply with the Local Content requirements for designated sectors.
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.
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Source confidence
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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