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.
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Issuing Organization
Quality Council for Trades and OccupationsLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
08 Jun 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
256 Glyn Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157008
The quality council for trades and occupations (qcto) invites bids for the translation of its paia manual into sepedi, isizulu, and tshivenda. This request for quotation (RFQ) targets professional service providers with expertise in these languages.
Submit via email to [email protected] by 08 June 2026 at 11:00. Required documents: SBD 6.1, SBD 4, Quotation, Recent CSD report (tax compliance verified), Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit, Duly Completed SBD Forms, Bank confirmation letter. No faxed or late submissions accepted. Scope: Translation of PAIA Manual into Sepedi, isiZulu, and Tshivenda. QCTO reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender.
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25 May
2026
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08 Jun
2026
Closing Date
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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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SBD 6.1.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations in the Northern Cape seeks a service provider to translate its PAIA manual into Sepedi, IsiZulu, and Tshivenda. The tender uses a preferential procurement system (80/20 or 90/10) where price and specific goals (B-BBEE, ownership, locality) determine the award. Closing date is June 8, 2026.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations in Northern Cape seeks a service provider to translate its PAIA manual into Sepedi, IsiZulu, and Tshivenda. The tender involves completing a mandatory disclosure form (SBD4) to ensure compliance with transparency and anti-corruption regulations.
Specification for translatinng PAIA manual _2026.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in the Northern Cape is seeking a service provider to translate its 31-page PAIA Manual into Sepedi, IsiZulu, and Tshivenda. The work must be completed within one month of the purchase order issuance.
Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) invites bids (RFQ No: QCTO 06/2026) for the appointment of a service provider to translate the PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) manual into Sepedi, isiZulu, and Tshivenda. The closing date is 08 June 2026 at 11:00 UTC.
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Contact Information
Source: Specification for translatinng PAIA manual _2026.pdfEnquiries: Mr M Manamela, Tel: 012 003 1850, Email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: Specification for translatinng PAIA manual _2026.pdfSubmit draft and final translations via email and OneDrive/SharePoint. All deliverables must be uploaded to both platforms. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Specification for translatinng PAIA manual _2026.pdfMandatory requirements: Service provider must be a member of a recognised professional translators organisation. Must provide two references for translation work in each of the three languages (Sepedi, IsiZulu, Tshivenda).
Technical Specifications
Source: Specification for translatinng PAIA manual _2026.pdfTranslate a 31-page PAIA Manual into Sepedi, IsiZulu, and Tshivenda. Timeframe: 1 month after issuance of Purchase Order. Deliverables: Draft and final translations must be submitted via email and OneDrive/SharePoint.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfSubmit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form as part of your tender. Include all required proof or documentation for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, CSD report, affidavit, ID copy, share certificate). Failure to submit these will result in no preference points being awarded. The organ of state may request additional substantiation of claims at any stage, including after adjudication.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 or 90/10 Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022) system. Points are allocated as follows: 80 or 90 points for price (based on lowest/highest acceptable tender), and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals (5 points each, max 20): Black ownership ≥50%, Youth ownership ≥50%, Women ownership ≥50%, Locality (within Gauteng). Open to all company types (Pty Ltd, close corporation, partnership, etc.).
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfScope: Translation of the PAIA manual into Sepedi, isiZulu, and Tshivenda. Deliverables must meet the organ of state’s quality and accuracy standards for official language translations.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfSubmit proof of compliance for Specific Goals: B-BBEE certificate (for ownership claims), CSD report, affidavit, ID copy, and share certificate (if applicable). Failure to submit required documentation will disqualify preference points claims. The organ of state may verify claims post-submission. Fraudulent claims may result in disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, or blacklisting for up to 10 years.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdfDepartment: Supply Chain Management. No specific name, email, phone, or physical address provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdfSubmit the following returnable document: SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure Form). Key requirements: Declare if the bidder, directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons are state employees. Declare any relationships with employees of the procuring institution. Declare any interests in related enterprises bidding for this contract. Disqualification risks: Incomplete or false declarations, or listing in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdfDisqualification criteria: Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders with undisclosed conflicts of interest (e.g., state employment, relationships with procuring institution employees, or prior involvement in drafting tender specifications). Bids with false or incomplete SBD4 declarations. Evaluation focus: Accuracy and completeness of declarations. Non-compliance may lead to legal action, reporting to the Competition Commission, or blacklisting for up to 10 years.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4.pdfMandatory compliance: Certify no collusion with competitors (e.g., price-fixing, market allocation, or bid suppression). Certify no prior involvement in drafting tender specifications. Certify no restrictive practices. Certify no disclosure of bid terms to competitors before official opening. Non-compliance penalties: Bid rejection, reporting to the Competition Commission, or blacklisting for up to 10 years under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Important Dates
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfClosing date: 08 June 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfTechnical enquiries: Ms Makhubela ([email protected]). SCM/Administrative enquiries: Ms Moloko Aphane ([email protected]).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfSubmit via email to [email protected]. Required documents: SBD 6.1, SBD 4, Quotation, Recent CSD report (verify tax status before submission), Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit, Duly Completed SBD Forms, Bank confirmation letter. No faxed or late submissions accepted. QCTO reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfCompliance-based evaluation. Requirements: Valid and recent CSD report with verified tax status, Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, All SBD forms duly completed and submitted, Bank confirmation letter provided. QCTO reserves the right to amend incorrect information.
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfScope: Translation of the PAIA Manual into Sepedi, isiZulu, and Tshivenda. RFQ documents available for download on QCTO website (www.qcto.org.za) under Procurement > QCTO RFQ > RFQ QCTO 06/2026.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert - QCTO 06-2025 TRANSLATOR.pdfRequired: Recent CSD report (tax compliance), Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit, Duly Completed SBD Forms (SBD 6.1, SBD 4), Bank confirmation letter.
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
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Website
www.qcto.org.za/
Address
256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Contact
076-279-3278[email protected]www.qcto.org.za256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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