Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
07 Anerley road - Parktown - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
20 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166271
According to the tender document, the mining qualifications authority (mqa) invites tenders for the development of assessment guidelines. The invitation includes the sbd 4 declaration of interest form, which requires bidders to disclose any relationships with state employees or procuring institution officials. Bidders must complete and submit the sbd 4 form as part of their quotation.
Complete and submit the SBD 4 Declaration of Interest form as part of the quotation; a false or incomplete declaration will disqualify the bid.
Declare any relationship between the bidder, its directors, shareholders, or partners and the state or the Mining Qualifications Authority, per SBD 4 requirements.
Bidders must not have any undisclosed interest in any other entity bidding for this quotation.
Bidders must confirm that the quotation was prepared independently and without consultation or agreement with any competitor.
Bidders must not communicate pricing or terms of the bid with competitors prior to award.
The bidder must not have had any consultation with officials of the procuring institution regarding the bid other than to provide clarification.
Bidders must obtain and consult the detailed specification in the attached annexure to understand full technical requirements.
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07 Anerley road - Parktown - Johannesburg - 2000
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Description
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx20 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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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EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx
The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) invites Assessment Bodies to submit quotations for the development of assessment materials for the GETC: Vocational Specialisation – Mining & Minerals qualification. The scope covers Fundamental, Core, and Vocational Specialisation components across multiple mining streams, requiring the creation of exemplar assessments, instruments, memoranda, rubrics, and mapping matrices aligned to specific unit standards and Umalusi quality requirements.
REQUISITION.xlsx
The Mining Qualifications Authority is requesting a quotation for the development of assessment guidelines and exemplar papers. The quotation is required for the development of these guidelines and papers.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (003).docx
The Mining Qualifications Authority is requesting quotations for the development of assessment guidelines and exemplar papers. The tender is open until 28 August 2026.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (008).doc
The Mining Qualifications Authority is requesting quotations for the development of assessment guidelines and exemplar papers.
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The Mining Qualifications Authority invites registered Assessment Bodies to submit quotations for the development of assessment materials for the GETC: Mining & Minerals qualification, specifically the electives. The project covers exemplar assessment tasks, assessment instruments, marking memorandums/model answers, assessment rubrics, and assessment mapping documents, all aligned to Umalusi and SAQA requirements.
Contact Information
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Submission email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Quotations must be submitted electronically to [email protected] with the subject line "Quotation – Development of Exemplar, Assessment Instrument and Memorandum – GETC Mining & Minerals".
Returnable documents: pricing schedule (total cost excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, total including VAT) and a breakdown of costs per deliverable per unit standard. No other returnable forms are specified in the document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Evaluation weighting: Relevant Experience 30%, Mining & Minerals Subject Expertise 25%, Assessment Development Experience 25%, Cost 20%. Total 100%.
Bidders must be registered Assessment Bodies.
Technical Specifications
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Scope: Development of assessment materials for the GETC: Vocational Specialisation – Mining & Minerals qualification, including:
Materials must cover the Fundamental Component (Language, Literacy and Communication; Mathematical Literacy or Mathematics) and the Core Component (Life Orientation; Vocational Specialisation – Mining & Minerals).
Compulsory unit standards: US 243774, US 243764, US 243776, US 243784, US 259639, US 243777.
Specialisation streams: Mining: Underground Hardrock, Mining: Underground Coal, Mining: Surface Excavations, Small Scale Mining, Cement, Lime, Aggregate and Sand (CLAS), Diamond Processing, Jewellery Manufacturing, Metallurgy.
Deliverables per unit standard: exemplar assessment (cover page, learner instructions, assessment activities, practical/workplace-based activities where applicable), assessment instrument (questions aligned to outcomes and criteria, integrated activities, observation checklists, rubrics and scoring guides), memorandum (model answers, mark allocation, evidence requirements, assessor guidance notes), and mapping matrix (alignment to specific outcomes, assessment criteria, critical cross-field outcomes, exit level outcomes where applicable).
All materials must comply with Umalusi assessment requirements, SAQA-registered unit standards, and applicable quality assurance standards. Materials must follow principles of fairness, validity, reliability, sufficiency, authenticity and currency, be workplace relevant, and be supplied in editable Microsoft Word format.
Financial Requirements
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Pricing must be provided as: Total Cost Excluding VAT, VAT (15%), Total Cost Including VAT.
Pricing schedule per deliverable per unit standard: Exemplar Development, Assessment Instrument Development, Memorandum Development, Assessment Mapping Matrix, Quality Review.
Compliance Requirements
Source: EXEMPLAR ASSESSMENT GUIDE.docx (unknown)Bidders must be registered Assessment Bodies.
All developed materials become the property of Mining Qualifications Authority; the successful bidder must not reproduce, distribute or use materials without prior written approval.
Description
Source: REQUISITION.xlsxThe request is for the development of the assessment guidelines and exemplar papers. Please refer to Annexure attached for detailed specification.
Important Dates
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)The closing date is 2026-08-28T11:00:00.000Z. No other important dates are specified.
Contact Information
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)No contact information is provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)The bid must be submitted to the Mining Qualifications Authority. The submission method and address are not specified. The closing date is 2026-08-28T11:00:00.000Z. Returnable documents are not specified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified. Evaluation criteria are not provided.
Technical Specifications
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)The request is for the development of the assessment guidelines and exemplar papers. Please refer to Annexure attached for detailed specification.
Financial Requirements
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)No financial requirements are specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REQUISITION.xlsx (unknown)No specific compliance requirements are found.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (003).docx (unknown)The 80/20 preference point system applies, with a maximum of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals include B-BBEE status level of contributor (up to 15 points) and promotion of black woman/youth/disabled/rural area ownership (up to 5 points). Bidders must submit proof of claims, such as a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, with the tender. Failure to submit required documentation for specific goals means those points are not claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claims.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (003).docx (unknown)Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement regulations 2022
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 (003).docx (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance certificate. Bidders must also meet the minimum B-BBEE level and other specific goals as stated in the tender document. The preference points claim form (SBD 6.1) must be completed and submitted, including the company name, registration number, and type of company, and the declaration certifying the accuracy of claimed points.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (008).doc (unknown)Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. A false or incomplete declaration will disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (008).doc (unknown)Bidders must declare any interest as required by SBD 4, including whether any director, shareholder, or person with controlling interest is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (008).doc (unknown)Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (008).doc (unknown)SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director, shareholder, or person with controlling interest is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution. Disclosure is mandatory; a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
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
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 29 of 1996
Relevant to mining and quarrying services where mine health and safety duties may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve mining, minerals, quarrying, exploration, or regulated mining services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve mining, minerals, quarrying, exploration, or regulated mining services.
Act 36 of 1998
Relevant to water use, sanitation, bulk water infrastructure and DWS authorisations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve mining, minerals, quarrying, exploration, or regulated mining services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve mining, minerals, quarrying, exploration, or regulated mining services.
Website
www.mqa.org.za/
Address
7 Anerley Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
25 Aug 2026
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Contact
011-547-2600[email protected]www.mqa.org.za7 Anerley Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
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