Television commercial production for siu: highlighting anti-corruption impact and governance reform

• Closing date and time: 23 June 2026 at 10:00.
• Non-compulsory briefing session: 18 June 2026 from 09:00 to 10:00 on Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344541934535127?p=zvawSH0KLAWFnOMbh8.
• RFQ validity period: 90 days from the official closing date.
• Final TVC delivery deadline: 10 July 2026.

• Submission email: [email protected].
• SIU Head Office physical address: 74 Water Meyers Street, Rentmeester Building, Meyers Park, First Floor.
• No specific SCM or technical contact name, phone, or email is provided in the document.

• Submit your quotation via email to [email protected]. Failure to respond to this email will result in automatic disqualification.
• Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead.
• All pages of the quotation must be signed by the responsible person.
• The quote must be valid for a period of 30 days.
• Faxed and emailed tender documents are accepted, but you must ensure the SIU receives complete documents by the deadline.
• Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• Do not alter the tender document except to fill in your details and price; any other alterations will disqualify you.
• The proposal becomes the property of the SIU and will not be returned.
• You must be prepared to sign a confidential agreement and undergo vetting and screening.
• You must be able to attend meetings with the SIU communications team and liaise with SIU staff.
• The SIU reserves the right to withdraw any quotation and to invite suppliers to present their proposals.

SIGNATURE (of the bidder)

• The 80/20 preference point system applies as the estimated value does not exceed R1,000,000 (all taxes included).
• 80 points are allocated for price, calculated using the formula: Ps = 80[1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin], where Pt is your price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid.
• 20 points are allocated for B-BBEE status level of contribution.
• Points for B-BBEE status levels are: Level 1 (18 points), Level 2 (14), Level 3 (12), Level 4 (10), Level 5 (8), Level 6 (6), Level 7 (4), Level 8 (2). Non-compliant receives 0.
• An additional 2 points are available for more than 50% Black ownership.
• The SIU promotes 'best value', incorporating expertise, experience, technical proposal, and organisational capacity, not just the cheapest price.
• Quotations above R2,000 are evaluated on the 80/20 system per Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022.
• The SIU reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder if samples do not meet specifications.

• Scope: End-to-end production of one (1) television commercial (TVC) for the SIU, focusing on NSFAS investigations.
• Deliverables:

• One 1-minute TVC.
• One shortened version (15-30 seconds).
• One silent cut (15-30 seconds, no dialogue).
• One 15-second cutdown.
• One production file with all contents labelled and arranged.

• Technical requirements:

• TVC must be shot for both landscape (16:9) and vertical (9:16) aspect ratios.
• Must include sourcing of talent, supply/setup/operation/dismantling of equipment, personnel, transport, and mandatory music licensing.

• Mandatory experience and qualifications:

• Provide two or more reference letters for past TVC work on company letterhead with contact details.
• Provide two examples of film/TVC/video editorial productions via links or copies.
• Provide CV of the proposed Producer/Project Manager.
• Provide a production file with pre-production elements: production schedule, shooting schedule, list of key crew, casting/talent breakdown with headshots, draft script breakdown, location information with images.

• Bidders must have proven experience in TVC production or a proven network of collaborators with agreements in place.
• You must be able to follow an SIU-guided script and allow SIU members to manage the production.

• Deliverables include:

• 1x Production File with all contents labelled and arranged in order.
• 1x 1 Minute TVC.
• 1x shortened version of the TVC (15-30 seconds).
• 1x Silent cut of the Ad (15-30 seconds, no dialogue).
• 1x 15-second cutdown of the TVC.

• Bidders must have proven experience in Television Commercial Productions or a proven network of service providers they will collaborate with, providing any agreements in place.
• Refer to Annexure A: SIU TVC SCRIPT GUIDE for detailed script guidance.

• Price must include the entire scope of work and any logistics or disbursements needed to deliver the final products.
• Quotation must reflect a cost breakdown, inclusive of VAT.
• A separate quote should be on bidders’ letterhead.
• Bidders must complete the attached schedule and return it; no separate schedules are permitted.
• All fee rates must be quoted in South African Rand and will be held firm for the bid period.

• Your quotation must include a full cost breakdown, inclusive of VAT.
• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and will be held firm for the bid period.
• The price must cover the entire scope of work, including all logistics and disbursements needed to deliver the final products.
• You must complete the attached pricing schedule; no separate schedules are permitted.
• Payment terms: Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice, based on deliverables achieved. No pre-payments are allowed.

• Mandatory documents:

• Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD Summary report).
• CSD overall tax status must show as 'Compliant'.
• CIPC company registration document.
• SARS pin.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE) to qualify for preference points. Certificate must have a SANAS logo or be a sworn affidavit with an SAPS stamp.
• ID copies of proposed resources and company directors.

• Tax compliance: Submit your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If consortia/joint ventures are involved, each party must submit separate proof.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding residency, branch, permanent establishment, income source, and tax liability in RSA.
• No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, or companies/directors/close corporation members who are in the service of the state.
• You must declare any relationship with SIU employees and any interest in other related enterprises.
• You must complete SBD forms (4, 6, 8 & 9) truthfully.
• Failure to submit these documents or provide compliant tax status will result in disqualification.

• A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EME & QSE) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
• Points are awarded for B-BBEE status level of contributor, with additional points for more than 50% Black ownership.

• No equipment, utensils or agents that may damage buildings, fittings, or persons may be used. The SIU reserves the right to reject such conduct.
• The service provider will be held liable and must pay for any loss/damage suffered by the SIU due to the service provider’s own negligence or intent.

• Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead.
• All copyright and intellectual property rests with the SIU.
• All goods or services purchased will be subject to SIU’s conditions, policies and procedures.
• It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure the SIU receives a compliant Tax Status as per CSD summary report.
• No goods or services may be delivered before an official order is received.
• Bidders are advised to register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Bidders must certify that all information supplied is correct and accept SIU’s conditions.

• Quotations must be returned to [email protected]; failure to respond to this email will result in automatic disqualification.
• Proposals become the property of the SIU and will not be returned.
• The service provider must commit to post-support service where required.
• Payment will be done on deliverables achieved, within 30 days of receipt of invoice.
• CSD Tax Compliance status must be found on the CSD Summary report.
• SIU Head Office address: 74 Water Meyers Street, Rentmeester Building, Meyers Park, First Floor.
• SIU reserves the right to withdraw any quotation and to invite suppliers to present their proposals.

• Closing date: 23 June 2026 at 10:00.
• RFQ validity period: 90 days from the official closing date.
• Bidders must provide proof of CSD registration and tax compliance.
• Bidders must submit reference letters, production examples, CV of Producer/Project Manager, and a production file with pre-production elements.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding their presence and tax liability in South Africa.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies for bids estimated not to exceed R1,000,000.
• 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status level of contribution.
• The SIU promotes 'best value', considering expertise, experience, technical proposal, and organisational capacity.