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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Arcadia Street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0028
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167112
Agrément south africa is seeking to appoint a sanitation expert to advise its technical executive committee. The evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system, with up to 100 points allocated across price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points), including 10 points for smmesholistic ownership and 5 points each for more than 50% black female ownership and more than 50% black youth ownership. Preference points are claimed through sbd 6.1, Which must be submitted with the bid; failure to submit proof of specific goals means those points are not claimed.
Complete and submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) as part of the bid; it is the official claim form for specific goal points.
Claimed specific goal points must be supported by proof/documentation. SMMEs can claim 10 points, >50% Black female ownership 5 points, and >50% Black youth ownership 5 points.
The applicable preference point system is 80/20: 80 points are for price and up to 20 points for specific goals, with a total of 100 points.
Bidders must provide their company name and company registration number on the SBD 6.1 form, and indicate the type of company/firm.
The organ of state may require the bidder to substantiate any preference claim at any time, and fraudulent claims may lead to contract cancellation, recovery of costs, disqualification, or restriction from doing business with the state.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 01 September 2026 - 12:00
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Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf27 Aug
2026
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Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf
Agrément South Africa is appointing a sanitation 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 test reports and draft certificates, provide written and oral opinions at committee meetings, and recommend approval or rejection of certifications. The contract is for a fixed fee of R10,869 per meeting cycle, with a flat rate of R1,800 per hour for four hours of preparation and a sitting fee of R3,669 for the three-hour meeting.
General Conditions of Contract.pdf
Agrément South Africa is appointing a Sanitation Expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee. The successful bidder will negotiate a service level agreement covering resources, inclusions/exclusions, and turnaround times, and must adhere to strict ethical, confidentiality, and compliance obligations.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf
Agrément South Africa seeks to appoint a sanitation expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee. The contract is a professional services appointment evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with specific goals for SMMEs, Black female ownership, and Black youth ownership.
SBD 4.pdf
Agrément South Africa seeks to appoint a sanitation expert to advise its Technical Executive Committee. The expert will provide technical advice on sanitation matters to support the committee's decision-making.
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Appointment of a sanitation expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa on pending certification of sanitation products, including dry sanitation and/or low-flush or full-flush systems. The expert will advise whether draft certificates comply with Agrément South Africa assessment criteria and minimum applicable standards. Remuneration follows National Treasury 2019 Remuneration Levels (Category A2).
Important Dates
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 01 September 2026 at 12:00 pm. Date of issue: 27 August 2026. No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarification deadlines) are stated.
Contact Information
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Submissions and inquiries: [email protected]. Supply Chain Management and technical inquiries directed to the same email. No other contacts or physical address provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Submit electronically to [email protected] with RFQ number ASA 03/09/2026 as the subject reference. Only one electronic copy; if more than one is sent, the first submission takes precedence unless withdrawn in writing. No hard copies or physical submissions accepted. Late submissions will not be evaluated. All documents must be clear, visible, and in English. Proposals must remain valid for at least 90 days from the closing date. Returnable forms: CSD report, completed and signed SBD 4, completed and signed SBD 6.1, signed General Conditions of Contract. Failure to submit any mandatory document (CV, accreditation proof, reference letters, qualifications) leads to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation 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 5 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 registration certificate, or ID documents); >50% People with disability ownership 5 points (CSD report, CIPC registration certificate, or ID documents). Contract awarded to the bidder with the highest total points, except where the law permits otherwise. ASA may investigate financial position, previous contracts, skills, and workload before award.
Technical Specifications
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Appointment of a sanitation expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee (TECO) of Agrément South Africa on pending certification of sanitation products, including dry sanitation and/or low-flush or full-flush systems. The expert must review test reports and draft certificates before meetings, provide written and oral opinions, engage in discussions, and recommend approval or rejection of draft certificates. Deliverables: attend the compulsory TECO induction meeting (attended by the person who will sit on the committee), attend the approximately 3-hour TECO meeting, submit written comments on Annexure A to the Board Secretary before the meeting, and recommend approval or non-approval of certification. Remuneration follows National Treasury 2019 Remuneration Levels (Category A2).
Methodology
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)The expert will review test reports and draft certificates before meetings, provide written and oral opinions, engage in discussions with other experts and TECO members, and recommend approval or rejection of draft certificates. Deliverables: attend the compulsory TECO induction meeting (attended by the person who will sit on the committee), attend the approximately 3-hour TECO meeting, submit written comments on Annexure A to the Board Secretary before the meeting, and recommend approval or non-approval of certification.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdfMandatory requirements: CV reflecting over five years of experience as a sanitation expert; proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, ECSA); at least three contactable reference letters for similar services; copy of a bachelor's degree in public health, water and sanitation, environmental health, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related qualification. Failure to submit any of these leads to disqualification. ASA may also investigate the bidder's financial position, previous contracts, skills, and existing workload.
Financial Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Fixed pricing schedule: Review draft certificates and reports: 4 hours at R1,800.00 per hour = R7,200.00; Attend TECO meeting and prepare report (Annexure A): 3 hours at R1,223.00 per hour = R3,669.00; Total R10,869.00. Bidders must confirm prices cover all work and obligations; mistakes in pricing are at the bidder's own risk. No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) — no contract will be entered without CSD registration. Submit completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) — disclosure must be true and complete. Submit completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Sign the General Conditions of Contract. Provide proof of accreditation with a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, ECSA). Provide a CV with over five years of experience as a sanitation expert. Provide at least three contactable reference letters for similar services. Provide a copy of a bachelor's degree in public health, water and sanitation, environmental health, environmental engineering, civil engineering, or a related qualification.
Contractual Terms
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdfSuccessful bidder must enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Agrément South Africa, which forms the contractual basis for service delivery and performance measurement. Contract extensions are at ASA's sole discretion. The service provider assigns to ASA any copyright arising from work produced under the contract; the consultant may not use, reproduce, or disseminate such works 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 is subject to mutually acceptable contractual terms; if no agreement is reached, ASA may appoint an alternative supplier. Award announcements will be made on the National Treasury website.
Special Conditions
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdf (RFQ)All proposals must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the RFQ number as subject reference. Only one electronic copy; if more than one is sent, the first submission takes precedence unless withdrawn in writing. No hard copies or physical submissions. Late submissions will not be evaluated. Proposals valid for at least 90 days from closing date. All documentation must be in English. Bidders must confirm correctness of their proposal and that prices cover all obligations; mistakes are at their own risk. Bidders should check page numbers; ASA accepts no liability for missing or duplicated pages. A tenderer shall not assume previously supplied information is still available. Copies of affiliations, memberships, and accreditations must be included. Omission to disclose material information, factual inaccuracy, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification or cancellation of contract. Failure to comply with terms and conditions invalidates the proposal. ASA reserves the right to extend the closing date, verify information, request documentary proof, appoint one or more service providers separately or jointly, and award as a whole or in part. This document is a request for proposals only and not an offer; answers must not be construed as acceptance of an offer or imply existence of a contract. By submission, tenderers accept all terms and conditions. ASA makes no representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee, or endorsement concerning the document, and has no liability towards the tenderer or any other party.
Section
Source: Terms of Reference - TECO Sanitation Expert Q2.pdfEvaluated 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 5 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 registration certificate, or ID documents); >50% People with disability ownership 5 points (CSD report, CIPC registration certificate, or ID documents). Final points: Price 80, Specific goal 20, Total 100. Contract awarded to the bidder with the highest total points, except where the law permits otherwise.
Description
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfThe document is the General Conditions of Contract for the appointment of a sanitation expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa. It sets out the terms and conditions that will govern the contract.
Important Dates
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 2026-09-01 at 12:00 (as per tender record). No briefing session or site visit is stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)No contact details are provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: the General Conditions of Contract must be signed by an authorised representative and submitted with the bid. The bid/quotation cover letter must declare that the bidder had no access to Agrément South Africa proprietary information. Bidders must also submit a tax compliance status and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Disqualification risks: unsigned General Conditions of Contract, failure to declare proprietary information access, non-compliance with tax or CSD requirements, or engaging in collusive tendering, fraud, or improper inducements.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will follow the PPPFA (Act 5 of 2000) and its regulations. Agrément 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. The evaluation may include site inspections, product evaluations, or explanatory meetings to verify the nature and quality of services. Agrément South Africa may negotiate with preferred bidders, accept part of a tender, correct mistakes, cancel the tender at any stage, or award to multiple bidders based on size or geographic considerations. Bidders must be tax compliant and not appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Technical Specifications
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)The tender is for the appointment of a sanitation expert to advise the Technical Executive Committee of Agrément South Africa. The expert must act honestly, fairly, and with due skill, care, and diligence in the interests of Agrément South Africa. The bidder must have and effectively employ the resources, procedures, and appropriate technological systems for proper performance of the services. The bidder must comply with all applicable statutory or common law requirements, make adequate disclosures of material information, avoid fraudulent and misleading advertising, and conduct business with transparency. Any information acquired from Agrément South Africa must not be used or disclosed without written consent.
Quality Management
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfThe bidder must have and effectively employ the resources, procedures, and appropriate technological systems for proper performance of the services. The bidder must act honestly, fairly, and with due skill, care, and diligence. The bidder must comply with all applicable statutory or common law requirements and make adequate disclosures of material information. The bidder must avoid fraudulent and misleading advertising, canvassing, and marketing.
Financial Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)No specific pricing format, bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are stated in the document. Bidders bear all costs of preparing and submitting their response. Agrément South Africa is not liable for any costs incurred by bidders during the bid process.
Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance: Bidders must be tax compliant; verification against the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is required. Non-compliance or fraudulent tax clearance leads to disqualification or contract cancellation. Tender defaulters: Bidders must not appear on the Register of Tender Defaulters or National Treasury's List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must sign and submit the General Conditions of Contract. Bidders must declare no access to Agrément South Africa proprietary information. Bidders must not have engaged in collusive tendering, anti-competitive conduct, fraud, or improper inducements.
Health & Safety
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are stated in the document. The document focuses on ethical conduct, conflict of interest, fraud prevention, and tax compliance.
Contractual Terms
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdfAgrément South Africa may terminate or suspend the agreement if funds are no longer available or if services are not according to specifications. The bidder is entitled to payment 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, accept part of a tender, carry out site inspections or product evaluations, correct mistakes, cancel the tender at any stage, or award to multiple bidders based on size or geographic considerations.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Department: Supply Chain Management. No other contact details provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Returnable form: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. The disclosure must be true and complete; a false declaration leads to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4. The bid will be disqualified if the disclosure is found to be false or incomplete. Bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission and/or the National Prosecuting Authority, and may be restricted from doing business with the public sector for up to ten years.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
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Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) is required. It requires declaring any employment by the state, any relationship with employees of the procuring institution, and any interest in related enterprises. Bidders must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion.
Section
Source: SBD 4.pdfThe bidder must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without consultation, communication, agreement or arrangement with any competitor. Communication between partners in a joint venture or consortium is not construed as collusive bidding. The bidder must not have disclosed the terms of the bid to any competitor prior to the official bid opening or contract award.
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) must be completed, signed by a person duly authorised to bind the company/firm, and submitted with the quotation. Failure to submit the form or required supporting documentation for specific goals means no preference points will be claimed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Maximum 100 points: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals: SMMEs (10 points), >50% Black female ownership (5 points), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points). Bidders must submit proof/documentation for each claimed specific goal; otherwise, those points are not awarded. 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)SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form: claims specific goal points (SMMEs, Black female ownership, Black youth ownership). Must be completed and signed. Bidders must provide proof/documentation for claimed specific goals. The organ of state may verify claims and, if fraudulent, may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict the bidder from state business for up to 10 years, or refer for criminal prosecution.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdf (TENDER)Specific goals for this tender: SMMEs (10 points), >50% Black female ownership (5 points), >50% Black youth ownership (5 points). Total points for Price and Specific Goals: 100.
Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 .pdfThe form requires the bidder to certify that the information furnished is true and correct, and that the preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions. If specific goals are claimed or obtained fraudulently, or any conditions of contract are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, losses or damages, cancel the contract and claim damages, recommend restriction from state business for up to 10 years, or refer for criminal prosecution.
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