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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Arcadia Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0028
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
26 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167040
Agrément south africa seeks to appoint a structural expert to advise its technical executive committee. Bidders must complete and sign sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure), disclosing any state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in other enterprises. Bidders listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers are automatically disqualified, and bids must be prepared independently and without collusion.
Complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and submit it with the quotation.
Disclose any employment by the state of the bidder or its directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons.
Disclose any relationship with a person employed by the procuring institution (Agrément South Africa).
Disclose any interest in any other related enterprise, whether or not bidding for this contract.
Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Certify that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion with competitors.
Accept that false declarations may lead to rejection, legal action, or restriction from doing business with the public sector for up to ten years.
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Date & Time
Monday, 31 August 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Submissions via email: [email protected]
Request for Quotation
Arcadia Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0028
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Description
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf26 Aug
2026
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31 Aug
2026
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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.
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SBD 4.pdf
Agrément South Africa seeks to appoint a structural expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee on the assessment and certification of non-standardised construction products, systems, materials, and related technologies.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf
Appointment of a structural expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa, a state entity that issues technical approvals for construction products and systems. The tender is governed by the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 under the 80/20 preference point system.
General Conditions of Contract.pdf
Agrément South Africa is procuring the services of a structural expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee, with the successful bidder to enter into a service level agreement governing the engagement.
Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf
Agrément South Africa is appointing a structural expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee on the certification of sanitation products, including dry sanitation and low-flush or full-flush systems. The expert will review draft certificates and test reports, provide written and oral opinions, and recommend approval or rejection of certifications. The contract is for a flat fee of R10,869 per meeting cycle, with payment at R1,800 per hour for four hours of preparation and a R3,669 sitting fee for the three-hour committee meeting.
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Appointment of a Structural Expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa on certification of construction products and building systems, including sanitation products. The expert reviews test reports and draft certificates, provides written and oral opinions, engages in discussions, and recommends approval or rejection. Deliverables: attend compulsory induction meeting, attend approximately 3-hour committee meetings, submit written comments on Annexure A, and recommend approval or non-approval. Remuneration at R1800/hour for preparation (4 hours payable) and R3669 meeting sitting fee.
Important Dates
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 31 August 2026 at 12:00 pm. No late submissions accepted. Date of issue: 26 August 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)All inquiries and submissions: [email protected]. No other contact with ASA personnel during the process is permitted.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Submit electronically to [email protected] with the RFQ number ASA 01/09/2026 as the subject reference. No hard copies or physical submissions will be accepted. Late submissions will not be evaluated. Only one electronic copy; if more than one is sent, the first submission takes precedence unless withdrawn in writing. All documents must be clear and visible. Proposals must be valid for at least 90 days from the closing date. All documentation must be in English. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), signed General Conditions of Contract, CSD report, CV, proof of professional accreditation, reference letters, and qualification certificate. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system (acquisitions ≤ R50 million). 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Price points calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goals: SMMEs (10 points, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit), >50% Black female ownership (5 points, CSD report or CIPC registration certificate), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points, CSD report, CIPC certificate, or ID documents). Contract awarded to highest total points. ASA may investigate financial position, previous contracts, skills, and workload.
Technical Specifications
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)The expert will advise the Technical Executive Committee on certification of construction products and building systems, including sanitation products (dry sanitation, low-flush or full-flush systems). Duties: review test reports and draft certificates before meetings, provide written and oral opinions, engage in discussions, and recommend approval or rejection. Deliverables: attend compulsory induction meeting (attended by the person who will sit on the committee), attend approximately 3-hour committee meetings, submit written comments on Annexure A to the Board Secretary, and recommend approval or non-approval of certification.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdfBidders must have structural expertise and experience/understanding of sanitation products (dry sanitation, low-flush or full-flush systems). Mandatory: CV with over 5 years' experience as a Structural Engineer, proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, ECSA), at least 3 contactable reference letters for similar services, and a copy of a Civil Engineering or related qualification. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdfPricing schedule: Review draft certificates and reports: 4 hours at R1800.00 = R7200.00; Attend Technical Executive Committee meeting and prepare report (Annexure A): 3 hours at R1223.00 = R3669.00; Total R10,869.00. Remuneration per National Treasury 2019 Remuneration Levels (Category A2).
Financial Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Remuneration at a flat rate of R1800 per hour for preparation (4 hours payable = R7200) and a meeting sitting fee of R3669 (3 hours at R1223 per hour). Total R10,869.00. Remuneration per National Treasury 2019 Remuneration Levels (Category A2). Prices must cover all work specified; errors in pricing are at bidder's risk.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration is mandatory; no contract will be entered without it. SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed and signed; disclosure must be true and complete. SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and signed. Signed General Conditions of Contract required. Mandatory: CV with over 5 years' experience as a Structural Engineer, proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, ECSA), at least 3 contactable reference letters for similar services, and a copy of a Civil Engineering or related qualification. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification.
Contractual Terms
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdfSuccessful bidder must enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with ASA, which forms the contractual basis and performance measurement. Contract extensions at ASA's sole discretion. Copyright and intellectual property arising from the work are assigned to ASA; the consultant may not use or disseminate without prior consent. ASA reserves the right not to accept the lowest bid, to reject any or all proposals, and not to appoint any service provider. Appointment subject to mutually acceptable terms; if agreement fails, ASA may appoint an alternative. Awards announced on National Treasury website; no-regret letters sent to unsuccessful bidders. ASA may extend closing date, verify information, request documentary proof, appoint one or more providers, and award as a whole or in part.
Special Conditions
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Proposals must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the RFQ number as subject. No hard copies or physical submissions. Late submissions not evaluated. Proposals valid for 90 days. All documentation in English. Bidders bear all costs of proposal preparation. Prices must cover all work specified; errors at bidder's risk. Only one electronic copy; first submission takes precedence if multiple sent. Bidders must not assume prior information is still available. Copies of affiliations, memberships, and accreditations must be included. Omission of material information, factual inaccuracy, or misrepresentation may lead to disqualification or cancellation. Failure to comply with any terms invalidates the proposal. This document is a request for proposals only, not an offer.
Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory documents: CSD report, completed and signed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, signed General Conditions of Contract. Mandatory requirements: CV with over 5 years' experience as a Structural Engineer, proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, ECSA), at least 3 contactable reference letters, and a copy of a Civil Engineering or related qualification. Failure to submit any mandatory document leads to disqualification.
Section
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Structural Expert Q2.pdf80/20 preference point system. 80 points for price, 20 for specific goals. Price formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goals: SMMEs (10 points, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit), >50% Black female ownership (5 points, CSD report or CIPC certificate), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points, CSD report, CIPC certificate, or ID documents). Total 100 points. ASA may investigate bidder's financial position, previous contracts, skills, and workload.
Description
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfThe available document is the General Conditions of Contract. It does not provide a general scope description beyond the tender title: appointment of a structural expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa.
Important Dates
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time: 31 August 2026 at 12:00 (as per tender record).
Briefing session: A mandatory briefing session is required (per currentAnalysis). The date, time and venue are not stated in the available document.
Contact Information
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)No specific contact names, emails, phones, or submission address are stated in the available document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Agrément South Africa reserves the right:
Technical Specifications
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Appointment of a structural expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa.
Service requirements (from the SLA provisions):
Declarations required in the technical response:
Quality Management
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfQuality-related requirements:
Financial Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)No specific pricing format, bonds, guarantees, payment terms, or financial capacity thresholds are stated in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory compliance requirements:
Health & Safety
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are stated in the available document.
Contractual Terms
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfAvailability of funds escape clause: If funds are no longer available to pay for the services, or if the service received is not according to specifications, ASA may terminate the agreement at its discretion or temporarily suspend all or part of the services by notice. The successful bidder must immediately stop performance and minimise further expenditure, and is entitled to payment in full for services delivered up to the date of cancellation or suspension.
Section
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfAgrément South Africa reserves the right to award to a bidder that did not score the highest total points only in accordance with section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA. It may negotiate with preferred bidders on terms including price without offering the same opportunity to others. It may accept part of a tender, carry out site inspections or product evaluations, correct mistakes, cancel or terminate the process at any stage, and award to multiple bidders based on size or geographic considerations.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"............................................................"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation. The form requires the bidder to declare company name, registration number, and type of company. Failure to submit the form or required proof for specific goals means no preference points are claimed for those goals.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Maximum points: 80 for price, 10 for SMME status, 5 for >50% Black female ownership, 5 for >50% Black youth ownership. Total 100 points. Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goal points are claimed via SBD 6.1 and must be supported by documentation. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim at any time.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)income-generating contracts” means a written offer in the form
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit SBD 6.1 to claim preference points. No other compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, CIDB grading) are stated in the document.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Specific goals and points: SMMEs (10 points), >50% Black female ownership (5 points), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points). Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim these points and provide supporting documentation. Failure to submit proof means no preference points are claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim.
Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdfThe bidder must complete SBD 6.1, including company name, registration number, and type of company. The signatory certifies that the information is true and correct. If specific goals are claimed fraudulently or conditions are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict the bidder from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, or refer for criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies. Points are awarded for price (80 points) and specific goals: SMMEs (10 points), >50% Black female ownership (5 points), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points). Total 100 points. Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific goal points are claimed via SBD 6.1 and must be supported by documentation. The organ of state may require substantiation of any claim at any time.
Description
Source: SBD 4.pdfThe document provided is solely the SBD 4 form; it contains no description of the scope of work beyond the tender title. The tender is for the appointment of a structural expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Department: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT. No named contact, email, phone, or address is provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation. The form requires disclosure of any employment by the state, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in other enterprises. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. The bid must be prepared independently and without collusion; false declarations may lead to rejection or legal action.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit SBD 4 and declare any conflicts of interest. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bids must be prepared independently and without collusion. No further evaluation criteria are specified in the available document.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)No technical specifications are provided in the available document. The tender is for the appointment of a structural expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed and signed. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion.
Section
Source: SBD 4.pdfThe document provides no additional evaluation criteria beyond the requirement for independent bid preparation and disclosure of conflicts of interest as per SBD 4.
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Arcadia Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0028
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
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