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The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires a registered waste service provider to collect, separate, transport, and properly dispose of general and hazardous waste at its groenkloof (pretoria) and netfa sites for three months. Bidders must submit quotations by email to [email protected] Before 10 august 2026 at 12:00, and must meet mandatory technical requirements including valid waste transporter licences, a nema section 20 waste permit, coida compensation letters, and legal liability insurance. The most consequential bidder consideration is the 70% minimum functionality threshold, which requires both company experience scoring at least 4 out of 5 and contactable reference letters scoring at least 3 out of 5.
Submission method: email only - email: [email protected] - Bids sent via a link or wetransfer will not be accepted. - Late submissions will not be accepted; IT is the bidder's responsibility to ensure the quotation is received on time. Returnable documents (all must be submitted with the quotation): - csd registration report (national treasury central supplier database). - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (to claim specific goals). - Sbd 4 bidder's disclosure form: discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at sabs; a false declaration disqualifies the bid. - Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form (preferential procurement regulations 2022): claims points for specific goals. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory document omitted or unsigned. - Failure to meet any mandatory technical requirement. - Contacting sabs personnel other than the designated enquiry contacts; canvassing results in disqualification.
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The south african bureau of standards (sabs) is appointing a panel of recruitment agencies to provide recruitment and selection services on an as-and-when-required basis for a period of 36 months. Services include head-hunting, advertising vacancies, screening and shortlisting, background checks, offer management, and psychometric assessments. Bidders must submit a percentage placement fee and meet a 70% functionality threshold to be evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 70% functionality score, which requires at least seven reference letters, apso registration, and a core team with substantial combined experience.
Submission method: electronic only. - Submit proposals by email to [email protected]. - Quote the tender reference number and description in the email subject line. Format and limits: - attach as pdf files; a compressed zipped folder is acceptable. - Maximum attachment size: 14 mb. - Submissions via a share link or "wetransfer" are not accepted. Timing: - proposals must be delivered before the closing date and time: 16 november 2026 at 11:00. - Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances; the bidder bears full responsibility for on-time delivery. The submission email address is for proposals only. Do not send questions to IT. returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - appendix a — tender requirements / scope of work. - Appendix b — intention to respond (accept/decline the RFP). - appendix c — sbd 4 bidder's disclosure: disclosing any employment by the state or relationships with the procuring institution. - Appendix d — signed non-disclosure agreement (NDA). - appendix e — sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form: claiming points under the 2022 preferential procurement regulations. - Appendix f — signed sabs terms and conditions; any variations must be submitted as annexure f1 with clause number, rationale and alternative wording. - Appendix g — csd report (or proof of banking details for international suppliers). - Appendix h — b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. - Annexure i — quotation / fixed rate (percentage placement fee). - Appendix j — management summary (including statement of compliance). - Appendix k — statement of compliance. - Appendix l — the RFP document itself. - Appendix m — audited financial statements. - Appendix n — request for proposal enquiry (for submitting questions). Disqualification risks: - any returnable document missing, unsigned, or incomplete. - Failing to meet every requirement in the scope of work. - A solution encumbered by any intellectual property rights. - Misrepresentation of any material fact.
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires a service provider to deliver comprehensive health, safety and environmental (hse) consultancy services across its sites in gauteng, mpumalanga, kwazulu-natal, eastern cape and western cape for 36 months. The scope includes establishing a qcto/seta-ready hse e-learning academy, digitalising the hse management system on sharepoint, developing a mobile auditing system, and performing daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual, annual and biennial hse services, plus statutory surveys by an approved inspection authority. Bidders must hold b-bbee level 1 status and be able to deliver across all provinces.
Submit proposals electronically to [email protected] Before the closing time. Email subject must include the tender reference number and description. Proposals must be pdf files (compressed zipped if needed), maximum size 14mb. Submissions via a link or "we transfer" are not accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. NO services may be rendered before a formal agreement is signed. Returnable forms and documents (all must be completed and included): - appendix a: scope of work - appendix b: pricing/quotes, to be on official company letterhead or disqualification - appendix c: company experience (details to support reference letters) - appendix d: intention to respond form - appendix e: sbd 4 — bidder's disclosure (disclose any state employment or relationships; false disclosure disqualifies) - appendix f: signed non-disclosure agreement - appendix g: sbd 6.1 — Preference points claim form (for 80/20 preference point system) - appendix h: csd report or proof of banking details for international suppliers - appendix i: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (to claim specific goals) - appendix j: management summary (including statement of compliance) - appendix k: statement of compliance - appendix l: signed sabs terms and conditions - appendix m: signed copy of the RFP document - appendix n: audited financial statements - appendix o: request for proposal enquiry form - appendix p: service agreement other requirements: - complete and return the intention to respond form (appendix d) by 07 may 2026, but this deadline appears inconsistent with later dates; confirm with the issuer. - Register on the central supplier database (csd) at www.CSD.gov.za. Disqualification risks: - missing or incomplete returnable documents. - Quotation not on company letterhead. - Intellectual property encumbrances on the solution. - Misrepresentation of material facts. - Contacting sabs personnel other than the designated enquiry contact. - Canvassing of sabs personnel. - Non-attendance at the compulsory briefing session.
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires an experienced service provider to carry out statutory maintenance, inspection, testing and repair of pressure vessels and boilers at all sabs sites for a 36-month period. The work includes visual and non-destructive testing, hydraulic pressure testing, conformity assessment under per and SANS 347, reporting, and supplying spares. Bidders must hold a CIDB 4 me grading, a valid coida certificate, and a valid aia certification from the department of labour, and must pass a functionality evaluation before price and specific-goal points are considered.
Submission method: electronic only, by email to [email protected]. The email subject must include the tender reference number and description. Maximum email size 14mb. Proposals must be in pdf format, compressed into a zipped folder if necessary. Submissions via a link or 'wetransfer' will not be accepted. Late submissions will not be accepted. The submission email address is for proposals only; do not send questions to IT. returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - appendix a: scope of work - appendix b: pricing/quotes - appendix c: company experience - appendix d: intention to respond - appendix e: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure - appendix f: signed non-disclosure agreement - appendix g: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form - appendix h: csd report (or proof of banking details for international suppliers) - appendix i: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit - appendix j: management summary (including statement of compliance) - appendix k: statement of compliance - appendix l: signed sabs terms and conditions - appendix m: RFP document - appendix n: audited financial statements - appendix o: request for proposal enquiry - appendix p: service agreement - appendix q: mandatory requirements - appendix u: company experience - appendix s: personnel experience - appendix t: personnel experience disqualification risks: - failure to meet all requirements in the scope of work. - Solution encumbered by any intellectual property rights. - Misrepresentation of any material fact. - Contacting any sabs personnel other than the designated enquiry contact. - Any canvassing regarding this RFP. - quotation not submitted on official company letterhead.
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires a service provider to inspect (quarterly), load test (yearly), certify, and maintain lifting equipment at its sites in groenkloof, secunda netfa, cape town, and east london for a 36-month period. The scope covers cranes, hoists, slings, shackles, hooks, lifting beams, ladders, trolley jacks, and other lifting devices, including breakdown call-outs with a one-hour response time. Bidders must hold a CIDB grading of 4 me or higher, a valid coida certificate, and valid lme certification, and must achieve at least 70% in the functionality evaluation to proceed to the 80/20 preference points stage.
Submission method: electronic only, to [email protected] - Subject line must include the tender reference number (RFP 202030) and description. - File format: pdf (compressed zipped folder if necessary). Maximum size 14mb. - Submissions via a link or 'we transfer' will not be accepted. - Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. - The submission email address is for proposals only; do not send questions to IT. returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted): - appendix a: scope of work (acknowledged) - appendix b: pricing/quotes (on official company letterhead) - appendix c: company experience (table supporting reference letters) - appendix d: intention to respond (accept/decline form) - appendix e: sbd 4 bidder's disclosure (declares any employment by the state or connection to the procuring institution) - appendix f: signed non-disclosure agreement - appendix g: sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form (claims specific goals points) - appendix h: csd report (or proof of banking details for international suppliers) - appendix i: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit - appendix j: management summary (company profile and statement of compliance) - appendix k: statement of compliance - appendix l: signed sabs terms and conditions (variations submitted as annexure f1) - appendix m: RFP document (signed) - appendix n: audited financial statements - appendix o: request for proposal enquiry (if used) - appendix p: service agreement (signed) - appendix q: mandatory requirements (completed) - appendix u: company experience - appendix s: personnel experience (cvs) - appendix t: service capability (SOP) disqualification risks: - missing or unsigned returnable documents. - Quotation not on official company letterhead. - Contacting sabs personnel other than the designated enquiry contact. - Any canvassing of sabs staff. - Submitting via a link or file transfer service.
Sabs requires an accredited service provider to manage the end-to-end implementation of a learnership programme for 24 unemployed persons with disabilities, including recruitment, training, workplace-based learning, assessment, moderation, certification and b-bbee skills development reporting. The service provider must recommend an appropriate accredited qualification, register learners with the relevant seta or qcto, provide qualified facilitators, assessors and moderators, and manage reasonable accommodation for learners with disabilities. Bidders must submit quotations by email to [email protected] By 09 november 2026 at 11:00, and functionality is evaluated at a minimum threshold of 70% under the 80/20 preference point system.
Submission method: email submission email: [email protected] Submissions via file-transfer links such as wetransfer are not accepted bidders are responsible for ensuring the quotation is received on time NO late submissions will be accepted closing date and time: 09 november 2026 at 11:00 returnable documents: - national treasury central supplier database (csd) registration report - valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (to claim specific goals) - sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses state employment, relationships and interests - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claims specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system - non-disclosure agreement between sabs and the bidder - general conditions of contract (gcc) disqualification risks: - late submission - canvassing or contacting any sabs personnel other than the designated contact - omitted or unsigned returnable forms - bidder listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers
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