Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
320 Pretorious Street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155696
The south african state theatre (sast) seeks a service provider to distribute press releases for all its productions over a 12-month period (7 june 2026 – 7 june 2027). The service must specialise in audience engagement, enabling public access to news and subscription-based updates from professional journalists.
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320 Pretorious Street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
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2026
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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 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdf
The South African State Theatre (SAST) is inviting bids for a 12-month service contract to advertise all SAST productions by distributing press releases. The contract period runs from June 7, 2026, to June 7, 2027.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfClosing date: 22 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Deadline for enquiries/clarifications: 19 May 2026 at 16:00. Validity period: 120 days after closing date. No compulsory briefing session.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfSCM Office. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 012-392-4019. Submission address: 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria 0001. For POPIA/privacy queries: Information Officer Dr Sibongiseni Mkhize ([email protected], 012 392 4000 / 4283) or Deputy Information Officer Shiraz Ahmed ([email protected], 012 392 4000).
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfSubmit bids via email to [email protected] by 22 May 2026 at 11:00 AM. Email subject line must include the RFQ number (SAST/RFQ/2026/447). Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms provided (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and do not re-type them. All bids must be in English. Delivery address for physical submissions: 320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria 0001. Price validity period: 120 days after closing date. Clarifications/enquiries deadline: 19 May 2026 at 16:00. Submit an official quote on company letterhead alongside the bid. Risk of disqualification: Incomplete documentation, inconsistent information, or failure to meet submission deadlines.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfEvaluation follows a 4-phase process: (1) SCM Administrative Compliance (document completeness), (2) Mandatory Requirements (reference letters), (3) Technical Specification Compliance, (4) Price and Specific Goals. Scoring: 80 points for price (80/20 system), 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE, ownership categories). Points are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Inconsistent or unsupported claims may result in 0 points for applicable goals. Bids are awarded to the highest-scoring bidder. Specific goals include: Exempted Micro Enterprise/Qualifying Small Enterprise (4), Min 25% Black Ownership (4), Min 100% Female Ownership (4), Min 100% Black Youth Ownership (4), Min 25% People Living with Disabilities Ownership (4).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfScope: Advertise all SAST productions by sending press releases for 12 months (7 June 2026 to 7 June 2027). The service must specialise in connecting audiences to artists, allowing public browsing of news or subscription for email updates, headlines, and articles from professional journalists. SAST is a Schedule 3A Public Entity under the Cultural Institutions Act, 1998, mandated to provide performance spaces for the arts. Bidders must provide technical specifications of their proposed service and ensure compliance with the scope described.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfSubmit pricing in the provided table format, including VAT (15%). Total bid price must include all costs (delivery costs are part of the total quotation). Prices must remain firm for the 12-month period unless otherwise specified. Bidders must also provide an official quote on company letterhead. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 347 - Press Release (Re- Issue).pdfMandatory: (1) CSD registration with number (MAAA), (2) Completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (if claiming preference points), (3) CIPC registration (CK document), (4) Certified ID copies of directors, (5) Valid SARS tax PIN or TCS certificate, (6) Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for points claimed), (7) Certified share certificate, (8) Completed and signed SAST POPIA Consent Form, (9) Initialed General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Additional: Proof of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) registration and good standing with the Compensation Fund. Mandatory requirement: At least two (2) contactable reference letters or purchase orders (not older than 2 years) for similar work, on client letterhead, dated, signed, with contact details and scope of work. Foreign suppliers: Must complete a questionnaire if not registered in RSA. No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members.
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Website
www.statetheatre.co.za/
Address
320 Pretorius St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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High source confidence
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012-392-4019[email protected]www.statetheatre.co.za320 Pretorius St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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