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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
04 Jun 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
189 Lunnon Road, Hillcrest Office Park - Hillcrest - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157612
The south african qualifications authority (saqa) seeks to procure a single-user license for jaws work perpetual version 2026 (with 2-year sma) and duxbury braille translator for windows. This tender is open to authorized oems or distributors and targets suppliers capable of delivering within one week of request.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
189 Lunnon Road, Hillcrest Office Park - Hillcrest - Pretoria - 0083
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29 May
2026
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Tender was published
04 Jun
2026
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdf
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R 1 573 875
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Important Dates
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfClosing date and time: 04 June 2026 at 11:00. RFQ validity period: 90 days from closing date. RFQ issue date: 29 May 2026.
Contact Information
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfAll enquiries and submissions: Email [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfSubmit all documents in PDF format via email to [email protected]. Required returnables: (1) Recent National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) report or supplier number, (2) Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), (3) Valid OEM or distributor authorization letter for JAWS and Duxbury Braille Translator licenses. Non-compliance with submission format, missing documents, or failure to meet mandatory requirements will result in immediate disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfEvaluation occurs in three stages: (1) Administrative requirements: All standard bid documents must be signed, and CSD report/supplier number must be attached. (2) Mandatory requirements: Valid OEM/distributor authorization letter for the specified software licenses. Bidders failing either stage will be disqualified. (3) Price and preference points: 80 points for pricing (lowest acceptable tender scores highest), 15 points for ≥51% black ownership, 5 points for ≥30% black woman ownership. B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits (with visible SANAS logo) must be submitted to claim preference points. The 80/20 system (PPR 2022) applies.
Technical Specifications
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfScope: Supply of 1 (one) JAWS Work Perpetual Single User Version 2026 with 2 Years Time-Based SMA and 1 (one) Duxbury Braille Translator for Windows (Single-User License). Delivery: Successful bidder must deliver within 1 week of email request from SAQA. Equivalent items with similar specifications to the named brands will be accepted.
Financial Requirements
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfProvide pricing in the specified price schedule (unit cost, quantity, total cost inclusive of all applicable taxes). Quoted rates must remain valid for the contract duration, including escalations for subsequent years. Payment terms, bonds, or guarantees are not explicitly stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SAQA RFQ-Procurement of JAWS Software Duxbury braile translator for windows licenses.pdfMandatory compliance: (1) Valid CSD report or supplier number from National Treasury, (2) Original or certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (with visible SANAS logo) per B-BBEE Act, (3) Completed and signed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, (4) Valid OEM or distributor authorization letter for the software licenses. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. POPIA compliance required for all personal information shared.
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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Address
Lourie Place, 189 Lunnon Rd, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
012-431-5000[email protected]saqa.org.zaLourie Place, 189 Lunnon Rd, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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