Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Observatory Road - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160795
This is a request for quotation (RFQ) from the south african astronomical observatory (saao) for the supply and delivery of two high-specification laptops. IT is intended for suppliers who can meet detailed technical specifications and comply with public sector procurement requirements.
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Date & Time
Monday, 06 July 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
1 Observatory Road - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
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Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf01 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf
The National Research Foundation's South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) invites quotations for the supply and delivery of two high-specification laptops. The procurement follows a competitive tender process using an 80/20 preferential points system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE status). Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Tender portal by 16:00 on 06 July 2026.
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Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Contact Information
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Submission Guidelines
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Technical Specifications
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Financial Requirements
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Contractual Terms
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdfRequirements
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdf (RFQ)Section
Source: Supply and Delivery of 2 Laptops.pdfSets 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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
1 Observatory Road - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
20 Jul 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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