OLD MUTUAL BUILDING - JOHANNESBURG - JOHANNESBURG - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157460
Summary
The city of johannesburg transport department seeks a service provider to deliver content development, graphic design, creative messaging, photography, and user-friendly information for the rea vaya brt website and social media platforms. The contract is for a maximum of six months, with a budget not exceeding r750,000 (VAT inclusive), and aims to enhance public transport communication and passenger experience.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed quotation with RFQ number COJ0108-25/26 by 04 June 2026 at 10:30 to the SAPPI Building quotation box in Braamfontein.
Provide all compulsory signed forms (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J) and supporting documents (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, Tax Clearance, CSD and CoJ supplier database registration).
Deliverables include 2 weekly articles, 1 weekly press release, 3 weekly screenshots, 1 weekly infographic, 2 weekly live videos, and 3 weekly photography sessions (including aerial shots).
Prices must be quoted in ZAR, VAT-exclusive, and remain firm for 30 days; no post-closing price adjustments are allowed.
Compliance with the 80/20 preference point system (price: 80 points; preferential goals like women-owned businesses or Johannesburg-based enterprises: 20 points).
Must adhere to Occupational Health and Safety Act requirements and provide proof of forward exchange rate cover if prices are exchange-rate-dependent.
Innovation in service delivery, public transport experience, and brand promotion is encouraged.
Tor for content development, graphic designs & creative messaging, updating, photography and provision of user-friendly information to the city of joburg transport department’s rea vaya brt website and social media platforms for a period not exceeding six months from the date of award
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Description
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf
Important Dates
28 May
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
high
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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The City of Johannesburg Transport Department invites bids for content development, graphic design, creative messaging, updating, photography, and provision of user-friendly information for the Rea Vaya BRT website and social media platforms. The contract period is up to six months from award date, with a maximum budget of R750,000 VAT inclusive.
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Scope: Provide content development, graphic designs, creative messaging, updating, photography, and user-friendly information for the City of Johannesburg Transport Department’s Rea Vaya BRT website and social media platforms.
Period: Not exceeding six months from the date of award.
Key activities: Development, design, updating, and provision of information to enhance communication about Rea Vaya services.
Important Dates
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 04 June 2026.
Closing time: 10:30.
A compulsory briefing session is mentioned, but no date, time, or venue is provided in the document.
Contact Information
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
Submission address: Quotation box at SAPPI Building (Reception), 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg (opposite Food Lovers & Dischem).
Official address for opening: Group Head: Strategic Supply Chain Management, 15th Floor Metro Centre, 158 Civic Boulevard Street, Braamfontein.
Submission Guidelines
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
Submit your quotation in a sealed envelope bearing the RFQ number COJ0108-25/26, closing time and date.
Deposit the envelope into the quotation box at SAPPI Building (Reception), 48 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg. The City does not take responsibility for quotations deposited in the wrong box.
Quotations must be received by the closing date and time: 04 June 2026 at 10:30.
All pages of the quotation must be initialed.
All compulsory forms must be signed, or the RFQ will be disqualified.
Required returnable documents include:
Certified copy of company registration document.
Rates & taxes invoice for company or certified copy of lease agreement or affidavit.
Rates and taxes invoice for all directors or certified copy of lease agreement or affidavit.
Declaration on State of Municipal Account (Form H).
MBD 4: Declaration of Interest (Form E).
MD1 6.1: Preference points claim form (Form J).
MBD 8: Declaration of Tenderer Past SCM Practices (Form F).
MBD 9: Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (Annexure G).
Conditions of Quotation (Form A).
Form of Quotation and Form of Acceptance (Form C).
Statement of Authorisation (Form D).
Article of Agreement in terms of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Form I).
Certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Original Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS One-Time Pin Code.
Additional documents if applicable: SETA accreditation (training), health certificate (catering), CIDB registration (construction).
Quotations must remain open for acceptance for 30 days from the date of lodgement.
No price changes are allowed after the closing date and time.
Use black ink only. Corrections to prices must be crossed out in ink and initialed at each alteration; correction fluid is prohibited.
The City reserves the right to accept the whole or any portion of a quotation; the lowest price is not necessarily accepted.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand, exclusive of VAT.
Prices must be firm (fixed) except for statutory changes like VAT or customs levies.
The successful bidder will be subjected to a vetting process.
False declarations on MBD forms may lead to automatic disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
The 80/20 preference point system applies for RFQs valued above R30,000 up to R750,000 (VAT inclusive).
Price scores 80 points.
Preferential goals score up to 20 points:
Business owned by 51% or more women: 10 points.
Enterprise located within the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality: 10 points.
Prices must be quoted VAT exclusive.
Technical Specifications
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Content development, graphic designs, creative messaging, updating, photography, and provision of user-friendly information for the City of Johannesburg Transport Department’s Rea Vaya BRT website and social media platforms.
Contract period: Not exceeding six months from the date of award.
Key deliverables:
Content development and management: Collection, verification, editing, and uploading of content for website and social media, including photo galleries and event calendars.
Develop content on key Transport milestones.
Produce and upload two articles weekly on key projects/programmes for six months.
Improve page layout and graphic design for easy navigation and readability.
Creative layout and quick search functionality.
Search engine optimization for efficient customer use.
Upgrade and design work for website and social media platforms, including three screenshots with corporate identity weekly.
Creative design for an attractive, meaningful website representing BRT as fast, safe, and affordable.
Develop one infographic material weekly.
Project team/editorial support: Access to project manager, marketing personnel, graphic designers, writers, video capturing/editing, infographics.
Provide daily, weekly, monthly updates with links to Rea Vaya VayaMoja APP, Facebook, Twitter, SMS, and suggestion box.
Develop two live videos weekly capturing Rea Vaya activities.
Photography work: Weekly pictures at projects, programmes, campaigns, events, launches, stations, and buses, including aerial photography for infrastructure and buses.
Innovation: Bidders are encouraged to propose innovative solutions to enhance service delivery, improve public transport experience, incentivise Rea Vaya use, contribute to safe journey communication, and enhance the Rea Vaya brand.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf
No specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond the ability to deliver the specified services.
Bidders are encouraged to propose innovative solutions to enhance service delivery, improve public transport experience, incentivise Rea Vaya use, contribute to safe journey communication, and enhance the Rea Vaya brand.
Pricing Schedule
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf
The total contract cost must not exceed R750,000 including VAT for six months.
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, exclusive of VAT.
Prices must be firm and include all delivery charges.
A pricing schedule is provided in Form C, requiring bidders to quote for specific activities with quantities and frequencies:
Content development: 2 articles weekly.
Content development: 1 press release weekly.
Design of screenshots with corporate identity: 3 screenshots weekly.
Development and design of infographic materials: 1 weekly.
Development and production of video materials: 2 weekly.
Photography work including aerial photos: 3 weekly.
Graphic design work: 3 times weekly during the 6-month period.
Bidders must provide a grand total price excluding VAT.
Financial Requirements
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
The total contract cost must not exceed R750,000 including VAT for a period not exceeding six months.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).
Prices must be exclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT). Non-VAT vendors will be treated as such.
Prices must be firm (fixed), subject only to statutory changes like VAT or customs levies.
Prices must include all delivery charges.
The successful company must provide labour for off-loading/delivering.
Quantities are given in good faith; the City reserves the right to increase or reduce quantities.
If prices are based on exchange rates, the successful tenderer must obtain forward exchange rate cover within 14 days after an order is placed.
No price increases will be considered after the closing date.
A pricing schedule is provided in Form C, requiring bidders to quote for specific activities with quantities and frequencies:
Content development: 2 articles weekly.
Content development: 1 press release weekly.
Design of screenshots with corporate identity: 3 screenshots weekly.
Development and design of infographic materials: 1 weekly.
Development and production of video materials: 2 weekly.
Photography work including aerial photos: 3 weekly.
Graphic design work: 3 times weekly during the 6-month period.
Bidders must provide a grand total price excluding VAT.
Compliance Requirements
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf (RFQ)
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: Suppliers must be registered on the CSD and provide their CSD number.
City of Johannesburg Supplier Database registration: Suppliers must also register or update their profiles on the City’s supplier database and provide their vendor number.
Tax compliance: Submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS Pin Code. If not submitted initially, the City may request it within seven days after closure but before award.
B-BBEE: Submit a certified copy of a B-BBEE certificate or a sworn affidavit.
Company registration: Provide a certified copy of the company registration document.
Municipal accounts: Declaration on State of Municipal Account (Form H) required, along with municipal accounts for the company and all directors (not older than three months).
Declaration forms: Must submit signed MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination).
Occupational Health and Safety: Compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act is required; Form I (Article of Agreement) must be signed.
Additional compliance if applicable: SETA accreditation for training suppliers, health certificate for catering suppliers, CIDB registration for construction/building maintenance.
Health & Safety
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf
The successful tenderer must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and its regulations.
Form I (Article of Agreement) must be completed and signed, committing the contractor to comply with all relevant duties and obligations under the Act.
Contractual Terms
Source: COJ0108-25-26 CONTENT DEV TRANSPORT.pdf
The City reserves the right to cancel and re-issue the quotation.
Orders must be executed strictly in accordance with accepted specifications and within quoted delivery periods.
Copyright and patent rights for any documents or designs produced vest in the Municipality.
The successful tenderer must comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Forward exchange rate cover may be required if prices are exchange-rate based.
The City will only deal with suppliers registered on its supplier database.
All purchases require an official purchase order before delivery or service commencement.
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.
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (PRECCA)
Act 12 of 2004
high
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Public Procurement Act, 2024 (PPA)
Act 28 of 2024
high
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
Act 2 of 2000
medium
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Promotion of Administrative Justice Act (PAJA)
Act 3 of 2000
medium
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Website
www.joburg.org.za/
Address
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017, South Africa
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