Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
65 ntemi piliso - Newtown - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156651
Johannesburg water invites certified local distributors of GIS software to submit quotations for the provision of arcgis online licenses (basic and standard) and specialized GIS training modules. The tender is open to suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and aims to enhance spatial data management and analysis capabilities.
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21 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 May
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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RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdf
Johannesburg Water invites bids for the provision of GIS software licenses (ArcGIS Online Creator and Professional User Type) and specialized training (e.g., geodatabase management, Python scripting, dashboard design). The tender (RFQJW59SC26) closes on 28 May 2026 at 16:00 UTC, with submissions via the e-Tender Portal. Evaluation follows an 80/20 scoring system (80% price, 20% BBBEE/specific goals). Only certified local distributors of GIS software may apply.
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R 4 113 575
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Important Dates
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfClosing Date: 28 May 2026. Closing Time: 16:00 (4:00 PM). RFQ Validity Period: Quoted price must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date. Briefing Session: Not applicable for this tender.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfSupply Chain Management: Silas Choeu, Tel: 011 688 1815, Email: [email protected]. Technical/End User Department: Tendani Murashia, Tel: 011 688 6579, Email: [email protected]. Physical Address: Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street, Newtown, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2107. PO Box 61542, Marshalltown, 2107. General Enquiries: Tel: +27(0)11 688 1400; Fax: +27(0)11 688 1528. E-Tender Portal Support: eTenders Contact Centre, Tel: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000, Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfSubmit your quotation exclusively via the National E-Tender Portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Follow these steps: search for Johannesburg Water and the RFQ number (RFQJW59SC26), log in with your CSD credentials, and attach all compulsory documents. For portal issues, contact eTenders Contact Centre at +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000 or [email protected]. Submissions must be a PDF on company letterhead; MS Word, Excel, or picture formats are not allowed. Late submissions will not be accepted. Include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) in your total quotation value—failure to do so will lead to disqualification. Attach the following completed and signed compulsory documents: Original Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN; Valid B-BBEE Certificate or compliant sworn affidavit; Municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days; Signed MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); MBD 8 (Declaration of Past SCM Practices); MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination); Proof of CSD registration; Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1); Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders. Where applicable, submit a properly signed Joint Venture Agreement.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 point scoring system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE compliance). Mandatory requirements: Must be a certified local distributor of GIS software; registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); no state employees or blacklisted entities (National Treasury/Register for Tender Defaulters); valid Tax Clearance Certificate and BBBEE compliance (EME/QSE or 51%+ black-owned); no past convictions for fraud/corruption or supply chain abuses. Preferential points: SMMEs (EMEs/QSEs) with 51%+ black ownership may claim additional points under the 20-point specific goals allocation.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfScope: Provision of GIS software licenses and associated training. Software Deliverables: 3 x ArcGIS Online Creator Annual Subscription licenses (GIS Basic) with features for map creation, spatial analysis, Python scripting, and web publishing; 1 x ArcGIS Online Professional User Type Annual Subscription license (GIS Standard) with advanced analysis, high-end cartography, and extensive database management. Training Deliverables: 1 x Deploying and Maintaining the Multiuser Geodatabase (enterprise setup, versioning, security); 2 x Creating Python Scripts for GIS (automation, workflow integration); 2 x Working with Dashboards (interactive, real-time monitoring); 1 x Preparing Data for GIS Applications (data cleaning, validation, quality standards); 2 x GIS Advanced (advanced spatial analysis, 3D data, complex dataset management). Mandatory Eligibility: Only certified local distributors of GIS software may respond.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfSubmit a firm, all-inclusive price valid for 60 days. Non-firm prices or prices subject to exchange rate variations will not be considered. The total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL)—omitting taxes will lead to disqualification. Use the provided Pricing Schedule (MBD 3.1) to show item descriptions, quantities, unit prices, subtotal, VAT at 15%, and grand total in South African Rand. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price for delivery to the prescribed destination.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW59SC26 - Provision of Software and Training .pdfMandatory Registrations & Certificates: Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); valid Original Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN; valid B-BBEE Certificate or a sworn affidavit compliant with the B-BBEE Practice Guide (non-compliant affidavits will be scored zero). Mandatory Declarations & Documents: Complete and sign all attached MBD forms (MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1); submit company registration documents with ID copies of all directors/shareholders; submit a municipal rates and taxes account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days; submit a valid lease agreement or municipal account as proof of business address. Eligibility Restrictions: No quotations from persons in the service of the state; no bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority for non-performance. Submission Format: Quotations must be on company letterhead and submitted as a PDF.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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65 ntemi piliso - Newtown - Johannesburg - 2000
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High source confidence
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05 Jun 2026
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