Corner Artillery and Henley Road - Auckland Park - Johannesburg - 2006
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157346
Summary
The south african broadcasting corporation (SABC) seeks to appoint a panel of external printing service providers for a three-year period to manage high-quality printing needs, including posters, banners, calendars, and specialized materials. This tender is open to suppliers capable of meeting strict technical, compliance, and b-bbee requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit bids electronically in PDF format to [email protected] by 19 June 2026 at 12:00 noon, with mandatory documents (SARS PIN, B-BBEE certificate, TV license proof, company registration, CSD proof).
Provide high-quality printing (1200x1200 DPI, CMYK) with PDF proofs, defect-free output, and consistent colours, using commercial-grade machines.
Meet B-BBEE compliance: valid SANAS-accredited certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/51% black-owned QSEs) and maintain/improve B-BBEE level post-award.
Include sliding-scale pricing in ZAR (ex-VAT) for all items, with delivery costs to SABC Auckland Park, and fixed prices for Year 1 (CPI-linked thereafter).
Demonstrate 5+ years’ printing experience, ability to supply all required items, and provide client reference letters (minimum 70/100 functionality score to qualify).
Comply with SABC’s anti-corruption, confidentiality, and cooling-off policies (no bids from former employees/contractors within 24 months).
Accept SABC’s 60-day payment terms and liability for defective work replacement at no extra cost.
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Important Dates
28 May
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
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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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2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is seeking to appoint a panel of external printing service providers for a 3-year period. The tender covers a wide range of printing services, including posters, banners, annual reports, brochures, calendars, and specialized items. The SABC aims to establish a panel for efficient job distribution based on price, quality, and turnaround times.
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Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
The SABC Print Room seeks a panel of external printing service providers for a 3-year period to act as a centralized hub for larger volumes and specialized printing.
This panel approach allows for constructive negotiations and job distribution based on price, quality, and turnaround times.
Scope includes a wide range of printed materials: posters, oversized lamination, Corex board, banners, wall stickers, vinyl stickers, escalator prints, car magnets, branded selfie frames, wall calendars, annual reports, Braille material, light boxes, and machine varnish/embossing.
Quantities are estimates for evaluation; SABC reserves the right to increase or decrease based on operational needs.
Future possibility of extending services to potential tenants may be reviewed.
Important Dates
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Bid closing date and time: 19 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.
Non-compulsory briefing session: None.
Clarification deadline for queries: 3 days before bid submission deadline.
Bid validity period: 180 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
All enquiries and submissions must be directed to: [email protected].
Physical address for enquiries: Tender Office, SCM Division, Radio Park Office Block, Henley Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Unauthorised communication with other SABC staff may lead to disqualification.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Submission must be in PDF format, protected from modifications.
Email subject line must include Bidder’s Name, Tender No (RFP/LOG/2026/10247838/12) and Tender Title.
Submit at least 60 minutes before closing time (19 June 2026, 12:00 noon). Late submissions will not be accepted.
Complete and sign the RFP document, initial all pages.
Include all required returnable documents: SARS PIN, B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, TV license statement/affidavit, certified copies of company registration, shareholders' certificates, directors' IDs, and CSD registration proof.
No contract will be awarded if tax or TV license matters are not in order.
No alterations to the proposal are permitted after the closing date.
Bidders must ensure timely delivery; SABC is not responsible for transmission delays, incomplete bids, or file size issues.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Only bidders submitting mandatory valid documents proceed to functionality evaluation.
Functionality threshold: 70/100 points. Scoring based on:
Company experience (25 points): Minimum 5 years in printing services.
Ability to supply all required items (50 points): Must supply items as per RFP.
Price and Specific Goals evaluated on 80/20 system.
Objective exclusion criteria: Bidders in litigation with SABC, poor past performance, blacklisted, failing financial stability, or former employees/contractors within cooling-off periods are excluded.
Technical Specifications
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Scope: Appointment of a panel of printing service providers for a 3-year period to serve the SABC Print Room.
All printing must be high quality (1200 x 1200 DPI), full colour (CMYK) where required.
Supplier must send a PDF proof before printing.
No printing errors, smudges, or misalignment accepted.
Items must be neatly finished, properly trimmed, and well packaged.
Delivery to SABC Auckland Park offices.
Supplier must reprint defective work at no extra cost.
Must provide digital mock-ups and printed samples per job.
Colours must be consistent; files accepted in PDF or design formats.
Must use commercial-grade digital and/or litho printing machines.
Quality control: Supplier must check quality before delivery; SABC can reject poor quality work; supplier must replace rejected items at own cost.
Quantities are estimates only; SABC reserves the right to adjust based on operational requirements.
Methodology
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
The SABC Print Room is shifting from contracting separate print categories to appointing a panel of service providers for efficient management of printing deadlines and quality control.
Quality Management
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Supplier must check quality before delivery.
SABC can reject poor quality work.
Supplier must replace rejected items at their own cost.
Supplier must provide digital mock-ups and printed samples for each job.
Colours must be consistent across all prints.
Files must be accepted in PDF or design formats.
Must use commercial-grade digital and/or litho printing machines.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Pricing instructions: All prices in ZAR, exclusive of VAT. Quantities are estimates; SABC may request services on an 'as-and-when' basis.
Appointment of multiple suppliers possible.
For unique jobs, submit formal written quotations based on unit rates.
Unit prices must include all setup, plates, proofs, and finishing costs.
Pricing table with sliding scale rates for quantities: 1–50, 51–100, 100+.
Items include annual reports, flyers, brochures, booklets, wall stickers, business cards, branded selfie frames, pull-up banners, posters.
Delivery costs to SABC Auckland Park must be included.
Bidders must provide a detailed cost breakdown, with unit and total pricing in ZAR excluding VAT.
Financial Requirements
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
All prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), exclusive of VAT. VAT must be added at summary level.
Prices must be fixed for the first year, subject to CPI increase thereafter.
Prices must be inclusive of all costs: setup, plates, proofs, finishing, taxes, duties, customs, inland transportation, storage, installation, etc.
Submit a detailed Schedule of Quantities with itemised descriptions, quantities, and unit prices.
Pricing table with sliding scale rates required for various quantities (1–50, 51–100, 100+). Items include annual reports, flyers, brochures, booklets, wall stickers, business cards, branded selfie frames, pull-up banners, posters.
Delivery costs to SABC Auckland Park must be included in quoted price.
Payment terms: SABC standard payment terms are 60 days from date of invoice.
For foreign currency quotes, convert to Rand and indicate exchange rate.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (RFP)
Mandatory documents:
SARS PIN to validate tax matters.
Original or certified copy of valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited verification agency.
EMEs and 51% black-owned QSEs may submit a sworn affidavit annually confirming turnover (R10 million or less for EMEs; R10-50 million for QSEs) and black ownership percentage.
Proof of valid TV license statement for company, shareholders, directors, or affidavit proving no TV license.
Certified copy of company registration document showing name, registration number, date, and active directors/members.
Certified copy of shareholders' certificates.
Certified copy of ID documents of directors/members.
Proof of registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD).
No contract awarded if tax or TV license matters are not in order.
Winning bidder must maintain or improve the B-BBEE level at which tender was awarded.
Misrepresentation or fronting is prohibited and may lead to criminal/civil action and business restrictions with SABC.
Additional declarations required: Declaration of Interest (SBD-4), Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9), Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (SBD 8).
Contractual Terms
Source: 2026RFP - APPOINTMENT OF PANEL OF PRINTING SERVICE PROVIDER FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Contract duration: 3 years.
Bid validity: 180 days from closing date.
SABC reserves the right to accept any bid, withdraw the bid, or award to multiple suppliers.
Formal contract/letter of award required for acceptance.
SABC may monitor contract stages, including director control, subcontracting approvals, and audit rights.
Default by bidders may lead to SABC accepting the bid notwithstanding withdrawal or recovering additional costs.
SABC may cancel the bid due to changed business requirements, budget unavailability, tender irregularity, or non-responsive bids.
All bidding costs are borne by the bidder.
Unauthorised communication with SABC staff may result in disqualification.
Confidentiality of bid information must be maintained.
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.sabc.co.za/
Address
Uitsaaisentrum, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
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