Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
15 Garth Road - Mayville - Durban - 4058
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156921
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for the provision of comprehensive cleaning and hygiene services at its durban campus for a 36-month period. The contract requires daily cleaning, maintenance, and hygiene support across multiple areas, including offices, toilets, kitchens, and outdoor spaces, with strict compliance to sabs procurement terms and mandatory documentation.
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15 Garth Road - Mayville - Durban - 4058
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22 May
2026
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05 Jun
2026
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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)
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RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdf
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the provision of cleaning and hygiene services at its Durban Campus for a 36-month period. The scope includes daily cleaning, waste disposal, hygiene maintenance, and deep cleaning tasks across various areas such as offices, toilets, kitchens, and outdoor spaces. The tender requires compliance with SABS procurement terms, mandatory documentation, and adherence to specified evaluation criteria.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfCompulsory Briefing Session: 28 May 2026 at 10:00, SABS Durban Office, 15 Garth Road, Waterval, Mayville, Durban, 4058. Closing Date: 05 June 2026 at 11:00. No late submissions accepted.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfEnquiries: Tsheho Maba. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 011 238 2303. Do not contact other SABS personnel; doing so may result in disqualification.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfSubmit via email to [email protected] by 05 June 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Proposals must be in PDF format (compressed/zip if necessary). Links or 'WeTransfer' submissions are not accepted. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt. Required documents: National Treasury CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure Form), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement. Failure to submit any mandatory document may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfEvaluation occurs in two stages. Stage 1: Mandatory requirements - Attendance at compulsory briefing session (28 May 2026), valid NCCA membership certificate, COIDA Letter of Good Standing, Waste Disposal Certificate from eThekwini Municipality, and submission of all required documents (CSD, BBBEE, SBD forms, NDA). Only bidders meeting all mandatory requirements proceed to Stage 2. Stage 2: Functionality requirements (minimum threshold: 70%). Criteria: Company Experience (45% weight) - Minimum 3 years’ experience in cleaning services; Company Track Record (45% weight) - Contactable reference letters (max 5 years old) from clients; Geographical Location (10% weight) - Proof of KwaZulu-Natal address (lease agreement/water & lights account). Scoring scale: 1 (Very Poor/Poor) to 5 (Excellent). Only bidders meeting the 70% threshold proceed to preference points evaluation (80/20 system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points). Specific Goals include Black ownership, Black women ownership, and ownership by persons with disabilities.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfScope: Provide cleaning and hygiene services at SABS Durban Campus for 36 months. Staffing: 2 cleaners, working 07:30–15:00 daily. Areas: Reception, guard house, offices, storerooms, library, stairways, toilets, kitchens, passages, training venues, VC room, boardrooms, canteen, outdoor areas (pergola, paving, toilets, change rooms, kitchen). Tasks: Daily sweeping/mopping (all floors), buffing (weekly), vacuuming carpets (twice weekly), waste disposal (daily), dusting (daily), disinfecting fittings (daily), window washing (quarterly, including high-level windows with PPE), deep cleaning (schedule required, SABS approval needed), curtain/blind cleaning (weekly/as arranged), hygiene equipment maintenance (e.g., soap dispensers, air fresheners). Consumables: Supplier must provide all cleaning materials and equipment (e.g., toilet paper, refuse bags, germ gel, floor soap). Estimated monthly consumables and hygiene equipment quantities provided in document. Additional Requirements: Off-site manager required for staff supervision and SABS meetings. Staff must wear uniforms. Monthly reports and disposal certificates for hygiene waste required. Public liability insurance proof mandatory. Fixed cost for 36 months, including consumables, hygiene equipment, and escalations.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfQuotation must include: All-inclusive VAT pricing, transportation costs (if applicable), disbursements, and fixed prices for 36 months. Statutory annual increases apply to cleaning staff. Include detailed list of hygiene equipment and fixed prices. Foreign currency bids must account for forward cover. No advance payments; payment tied to service delivery. SABS is not liable for bidder preparation costs.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 201964 Provision of Cleaning and Hygiene Services Durban.pdfMandatory: CSD registration report, SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure Form), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, NCCA membership certificate, COIDA Letter of Good Standing, Waste Disposal Certificate (eThekwini Municipality). Proof of KwaZulu-Natal presence (lease/water/lights/tribal council receipt). Public liability insurance required. Canvassing or contacting unauthorized SABS personnel results in disqualification. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers.
Sets 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
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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.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
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Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Website
www.sabs.co.za/
Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Enhanced
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None detected
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Contact
012-428-6157[email protected]www.sabs.co.za1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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