Podcast production services for the national consumer commission

• Submit a signed SBD4 disclosure form with your bid.
• Certify the accuracy and completeness of the disclosure.
• Accept that the state may reject your bid or take action under PFMA SCM Instruction /22 if the declaration is false.

Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. They must have no undisclosed conflicts of interest with state employees or the procuring institution. The bid must be submitted independently without collusive arrangements. All information in the SBD4 form must be complete and accurate.

• Complete the SBD4 disclosure form as part of your submission.
• Automatic disqualification if you, your directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or any person with controlling interest is listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Declare if you or any connected person is employed by the state. If yes, provide full names, identity numbers, and state employee numbers.
• Declare any relationship with employees of the procuring institution. If yes, provide particulars.
• Declare any interest in other related enterprises bidding for this contract. If yes, provide particulars.
• Your bid will be disqualified if the disclosure is false or incomplete.
• Your bid must be prepared independently, without collusion with competitors (joint ventures/consortia excepted).
• No discussions with competitors on bid details (quality, quantity, specifications, prices, etc.).
• Do not disclose bid terms to competitors before official bid opening or contract award.
• No prior or during-bidding consultations with procuring institution officials, except for clarification requests.
• You must not have been involved in drafting the specifications or terms of reference.
• Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), or result in a 10-year public sector restriction under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

• Complete the SBD4 disclosure form as part of your submission.
• Automatic disqualification if listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Declare state employment for you or connected persons, including names, ID numbers, and employee numbers.
• Declare any relationship with procuring institution employees.
• Declare any interest in related enterprises bidding for this contract.
• Bid disqualification if disclosure is false or incomplete.
• Independent bid preparation required; no collusion with competitors (joint ventures/consortia excepted).
• No discussions with competitors on bid details (quality, quantity, prices, etc.).
• Keep bid terms confidential until official opening or award.
• No prior/during-bidding discussions with procuring officials, except for clarifications.
• You must not have drafted specifications or terms of reference.
• Suspicious bids may face legal action or public sector restrictions.

• Points are awarded for Price and Specific Goals.
• The maximum points for this tender are allocated as: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points, total 100 points.
• The applicable preference point system must be determined from the tender document: either the 80/20 system (for contracts up to R50 million) or the 90/10 system (for contracts above R50 million). The organ of state will specify which system applies, or it may be determined after tenders are received.
• Preference points for specific goals are claimed using the SBD 6.1 form. Failure to submit required proof means no points are claimed.
• Specific goals and their allocated points (for both 80/20 and 90/10 systems where applicable) include:

• 100% Black owned: 3 points (80/20) or 6 points (90/10).
• 51-99% Black owned: 2 points (80/20) or 4 points (90/10).
• 100% women owned: 3 points (80/20) or 6 points (90/10).
• 51% to 99% women owned: 2 points (80/20) or 4 points (90/10).
• 5% Youth Ownership: 1 point (80/20) or 2 points (90/10).
• 2% Owned by persons with disabilities: 1 point (both systems).
• Exempt Micro Enterprise (EME): 0 points (80/20) or 5 points (90/10).
• Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE): 1 point (80/20) or 3 points (90/10).
• Large Enterprise: 2 points (80/20) or 0 points (90/10).

• Price scoring formula: Points for price are calculated based on the lowest acceptable tender (for goods/services) or highest acceptable tender (for income-generating/asset disposal contracts).
• The organ of state reserves the right to require substantiation of any preference claim at any time.

• The tender is for the procurement of podcast production services.
• The document defines a 'tender' as a written offer in response to an invitation to provide goods or services.
• It also defines a 'tender for income-generating contracts' as an offer for contracts that generate revenue for the organ of state, such as leasing, disposal of assets, or concession contracts.

• 'Price' includes all applicable taxes less unconditional discounts.
• 'Rand value' is the total estimated contract value including taxes.

• 'Price' is defined as the amount tendered for goods or services, including all applicable taxes less unconditional discounts.
• 'Rand value' is the total estimated contract value at the time of bid invitation, including all applicable taxes.

• Tenderers must complete the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, declaring company details and claiming points for specific goals.
• Required company information includes: name, registration number, and type (e.g., Pty Ltd, sole proprietorship, close corporation, public company, etc.).
• An authorised signatory must certify that the information and points claimed are true and correct.
• Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no preference points are claimed.
• The organ of state may require documentary proof to substantiate claims at any time.
• Fraudulent claims or non-fulfilment of contract conditions can lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

• Points are awarded for specific goals under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, including B-BBEE status, ownership by Black persons, women, youth, persons with disabilities, and enterprise size (EME/QSE/Large).

• Tenderers must provide company details (name, registration number, type) and a signed declaration.
• The declaration certifies that preference point claims are true and compliant.
• If awarded, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to substantiate claims.
• Fraudulent claims or breach of conditions can result in disqualification, contract cancellation, cost recovery, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

• This section consolidates evaluation criteria from the SBD 6.1 form, detailing preference point systems, scoring for price and specific goals, and the points allocation table.

Submit the following returnable documents as part of your bid:

• Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1) with firm prices only. Non-firm prices will not be considered.
• If different delivery points influence pricing, submit a separate pricing schedule for each delivery point.

General: Open to bidders capable of providing podcast production services.

Pricing: Must submit firm, all-inclusive prices (no conditional or variable pricing).

Legal: Compliance with South African tax and labor regulations (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL).

Technical: No explicit technical specs provided, but compliance with NCC's unspecified requirements is mandatory.

• Bid offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date (08 July 2026).
• Pricing must be firm and include all applicable taxes and delivery costs.

• Bid prices must be firm and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies).
• All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery at the prescribed destination.
• Pricing must be submitted in RSA currency.
• Bid offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date (08 July 2026).

• Submit a separate pricing schedule for each delivery point if applicable.
• Clearly indicate in your submission:
• Compliance with specifications (YES/NO).
• Deviations (if any).
• Delivery period.
• Delivery basis.
• Brand/model.
• Country of origin.

• Bidders must not have engaged in corrupt or fraudulent practices.
• Tax matters must be in order with SARS: an original tax clearance certificate is required prior to award.
• Suppliers must be willing to accept inspection of premises during production or execution.
• The purchaser reserves the right to verify information and conduct due diligence on bidders.

• Supplied goods must conform to standards specified in the bidding documents and specifications.
• Pre-bidding testing costs are the bidder’s responsibility.
• If bid conditions require inspections during production or execution, the supplier’s premises must be open for inspection by the purchaser or its representative.
• If inspections are not initially required but later decided, the purchaser will arrange and cover costs if supplies/services comply with contract requirements.
• Non‑compliant supplies/services will result in the supplier covering inspection costs.
• Rejected supplies must be removed or replaced at the supplier’s cost and risk.

• Payment will be made in Rand within 30 days of invoice submission, accompanied by a delivery note and fulfillment of other contract obligations.
• Prices must align with the bid quote unless adjusted per Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) or bid validity extension.
• Performance security (bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque) must be provided within 30 days of contract award, denominated in contract currency or a freely convertible currency.
• Security will be discharged within 30 days of contract completion, including warranty obligations.

• Tax compliance: Bidders must submit an original tax clearance certificate issued by SARS prior to award. No contract will be concluded with bidders whose tax matters are not in order.
• Local suppliers are responsible for all taxes, duties, and levies until delivery.
• Foreign suppliers are responsible for all taxes, duties, and levies imposed outside South Africa.
• Anti‑dumping and countervailing duties: The State is not liable for additional costs if such duties are imposed after the bid date.
• National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) may apply as per Department of Trade and Industry requirements.

• Contracts may be subject to National Industrial Participation (NIP) obligations as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

• Suppliers must adhere to the time schedule prescribed in the contract.
• If delays occur, suppliers must notify the purchaser in writing, detailing the delay, its likely duration, and causes.
• The purchaser may grant extensions with or without penalties.
• Suppliers remain liable for penalties unless an extension is explicitly granted without penalties.
• The purchaser reserves the right to procure substitute supplies at the supplier’s expense if delays persist.

No explicit eligibility criteria stated in provided content. Applicants should presumably be capable podcast production service providers with appropriate studio facilities and post-production capabilities. Must comply with standard government tender requirements (not specified in excerpt).

• The tender is for podcast production services for 10 episodes.
• Each episode should be 20-30 minutes in duration.
• The number of participants per episode: normally two, with a maximum of three.
• The National Consumer Commission (NCC) will develop its own script.
• Participants are already in place and should be well-prepared on the subject matter.
• The provider's studio will be used; NCC may advise on using an office environment.
• Filming all 10 episodes first, then packaging in post-production is acceptable. Scheduling will depend on guest availability and will be planned with the service provider.

• Scheduling will be coordinated with the service provider considering guest availability for efficiency.

• The provider's studio will be used for the podcast environment; NCC may advise on using an office.
• Filming all 10 episodes first, then packaging in post-production is an acceptable methodology.

• Closing Date: 08 July 2026
• Closing Time: 15h00
• No briefing session or site visit dates specified.

• Bidding Procedure Enquiries:

• Contact: Mr. Daniel Modiba
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 012 065 1995

• Technical Enquiries:

• Contact: Mr. Phumlane Magubane
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 012 065 2010

• Submit bids via email to: [email protected]
• Use only official SBD forms provided — do not re-type or modify
• Bids must be submitted before 15h00 on 08 July 2026
• Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances
• Successful bidder will be required to sign SBD7 contract form
• This bid is subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022
• Proof of authority required (e.g., company resolution) when signing bid

• Submit bids using official SBD forms provided — do not re-type.
• Submit SARS PIN or TCS certificate.
• In consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit separate tax compliance documents.
• If no TCS PIN, provide CSD number.
• Submit proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) for signatory.
• Include signed bidder declaration.

• Tax compliance is mandatory: submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number.
• B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
• Bids from persons in service of the state, companies with state-service directors, or close corporations with state-service members will not be considered.
• Consortium/joint venture partners must each provide separate tax compliance documents.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding RSA residency, branches, permanent establishment, income sources, and tax liability.

• Procurement of podcast production services for the National Consumer Commission.
• No detailed technical specifications, deliverables, or scope of work provided in this document.
• Bidders should request the complete tender documentation for full technical requirements.

• Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• B-BBEE: Must submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate OR Sworn Affidavit (for EME/QSE) to qualify for preference points.
• State Employees: Bids from persons in service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in service of the state, will not be considered.
• Foreign Suppliers: Must complete questionnaire regarding RSA residency, branches, permanent establishment, income sources, and tax liability.
• Consortium/Joint Ventures: Each party must submit separate TCS Certificate/PIN/CSD number.

• Bid is subject to Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any special conditions.
• Successful bidder must fill in and sign written contract form (SBD7).

• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding RSA residency, branches, permanent establishment, income sources, and tax liability.
• If answer is 'NO' to all questions, registration for a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN is not required.

• Bidding Procedure Enquiries: Mr. Daniel Modiba, [email protected], 012 065 1995.
• Technical Enquiries: Mr. Phumlane Magubane, [email protected], 012 065 2010.