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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Old Lady Grey Street, Maletswai - Aliwal North - Eastern Cape - 9750
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158347
The trans-caledon tunnel authority (tcta) seeks a service provider to supply and deliver 350 tracksuits to two top-performing rural schools in the eastern cape—phambili mzonntsundu school (100 grey/white tracksuits) and aliwal north technical orientation school (250 navy blue/yellow/maroon tracksuits with embroidered emblems). This initiative supports vulnerable learners as part of tcta’s social impact mandate.
Description
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdfTCTA is procuring tracksuits for donation to Aliwal North Technical Orientation School (ANTOS) and Phambili Mzonntsundu School in the Eastern Cape. This initiative supports top-performing rural schools with vulnerable learners, aligning with TCTA’s social impact objectives. Scope: Supply and delivery of 350 tracksuits (100 for Phambili, 250 for ANTOS) with specified colours, sizes, and embroidery. ANTOS serves learners with disabilities; measurements are age-based.
The trucksuits will be deliverd at aliwal north technical orientation school (antos): old lady grey road, aliwal north, 9750, eastern cape.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Old Lady Grey Street, Maletswai - Aliwal North - Eastern Cape - 9750
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019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf
The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) invites bids for the supply and delivery of tracksuits to two schools in the Eastern Cape (Phambili Mzonntsundu School and Aliwal North Technical Orientation School). The tender aims to support vulnerable learners in rural communities as part of TCTA’s social impact initiatives. The contract duration is 6 months, with a closing date of 15 June 2026. Bids will be evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (Black Ownership and Geographical Location in the Eastern Cape).
Date & Time
Monday, 15 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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08 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 123 208
Range
Based on 6 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Issue Date: 8 June 2026. Clarifications Deadline: 11 June 2026 at 13:00. Closing Date: 15 June 2026 at 11:00. RFQ Validity Period: 30 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Submission and enquiries: Email [email protected]. Delivery Address: Aliwal North Technical Orientation School (ANTOS), Old Lady Grey Street, Maletswai, Aliwal North, 9750.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Submit proposals via email to [email protected] by 15 June 2026 at 11:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Use official forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1) without modification. Mandatory documents: Two signed reference letters on client letterheads (or completed Form 1), itemised pricing schedule, valid B-BBEE certificate (or Sworn Affidavit for EME/QSE), CSD registration report, and proof of Eastern Cape business address (e.g., lease agreement or municipal account). Failure to submit mandatory documents will disqualify the bid. TCTA’s Standard Conditions of Bid apply. TCTA reserves the right to cancel or not award the bid. Bidders must comply with PPPFA, GCC, and any special conditions. Foreign suppliers must meet additional residency/tax requirements. State employees or entities with state-employed directors/members are ineligible.
Returnable Documents
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)DELIVERABLES Phambili Mzonntsundu School Tracksuits Size 26 X 10 Size 28 X 19 Size 30 X 29 Size 32 X 31 Size 34 X 4 Size 36 X 3 Following sizes are according to ages: Age 11 X 2 Age 10 X 1 Age 9 X 1 Aliwal North Technical Orientation School Tracksuits Age 7-8 X 40 Age 9-10 X 40 Age 11-12 X 60 Age 13-14 X 55 Age 15-16 X55 ANTOS caters for learners living with disabilities. All tracksuit measurements are according to age, not sizes. Services provider must take measurements of the learners to confirm sizes.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest), 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals: Black Ownership (51-100% = 10 points; 0-50% = 0 points) and Eastern Cape Location (supplier in Eastern Cape = 10 points; otherwise 0 points). Submit valid B-BBEE certificates/Sworn Affidavits and proof of Eastern Cape operations to claim points. Non-compliance with specific goals does not disqualify but scores 0 for that section. Total score = 100. Company experience: Minimum of 2 completed projects for supply/delivery of school uniforms OR submission of Form 1. Disqualifications: Failure to submit mandatory documents, bids from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members, fraudulent claims for preference points, non-compliance with bid instructions (e.g., modified pricing schedules).
Technical Specifications
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver 350 tracksuits: 100 to Phambili Mzonntsundu School (Grey and white, sizes 26-36 and ages 9-11) and 250 to Aliwal North Technical Orientation School (ANTOS) (Navy Blue, Yellow, Maroon with embroidered school emblem, ages 7-16). ANTOS caters for learners with disabilities; measurements are age-based, not size-based. Winning bidder must take learner measurements prior to production. Quantities per size/age are specified in the RFQ. Deliverables must match exact specifications, including colours and embroidery.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdfCompany must have completed at least 2 school uniform supply/delivery projects. Alternatively, submit completed Form 1. Service providers must manage personnel, production, and delivery. Provide two signed reference letters on client letterheads (with contact details) or use Form 1 for experience verification.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdfUse the provided pricing schedule without modification. Items: Phambili Tracksuits (100 units), ANTOS Tracksuits (250 units), Delivery (1). Columns: Unit Price, Total Price (Excl VAT), VAT@15%, Total Bid Price (Incl VAT). Prices must be firm, unconditional, and include all disbursements. TCTA may reject non-market-related prices.
Financial Requirements
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be firm, unconditional, and include all disbursements. Reflect prices excluding and including VAT (15%). Use the provided pricing schedule without modification: Phambili Tracksuits (100 units), ANTOS Tracksuits (250 units), Delivery (1). Columns: Unit Price, Total Price (Excl VAT), VAT@15%, Total Bid Price (Incl VAT). TCTA evaluates bids under the PPPFA and may reject non-market-related prices.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: CSD registration report, Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (or CSD number if no PIN), valid B-BBEE certificate from SANAS-accredited agency (or Sworn Affidavit for EME/QSE with ownership percentages), proof of Eastern Cape business operations (lease/municipal account), two signed reference letters (or Form 1), itemised pricing schedule, and completed SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1 forms. Joint ventures must submit consolidated B-BBEE certificates. No points for invalid/non-compliant affidavits or withdrawn agency certificates. Bidders must not be state employees or have directors/members in state service. Failure to submit mandatory documents disqualifies the bid.
Special Conditions
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)TCTA’s Standard Conditions of Bid apply. TCTA may cancel or not award the bid. Bidders must comply with PPPFA, GCC, and any special conditions. Foreign suppliers must meet additional residency/tax requirements. State employees or entities with state-employed directors/members are ineligible.
Requirements
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Two signed reference letters (or Form 1), itemised pricing schedule, valid B-BBEE certificate/Sworn Affidavit, CSD report, and proof of Eastern Cape business address. Non-mandatory: Consolidated B-BBEE for joint ventures. Failure to submit mandatory documents disqualifies the bid.
Section
Source: 019-2026-CSO-TRACKSUITS-RFQ.pdf80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest), 20 points for specific goals (Black Ownership: 10 points, Eastern Cape Location: 10 points). Submit valid B-BBEE certificates/Sworn Affidavits and proof of Eastern Cape operations to claim points. Non-compliance with specific goals does not disqualify but scores 0 for that section. Total score = 100.
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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)
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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Organization
Trans-Caledon Tunnel AuthorityContact Person
Receiving Officer
Phone
012-683-1200
[email protected]
Website
www.tcta.co.za/
Address
Cnr Olievenhoutbosch and, Byls Bridge Office Park, Jean Ave, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0062, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
08 Jun 2026
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Cnr Olievenhoutbosch and, Byls Bridge Office Park, Jean Ave, Doringkloof, Centurion, 0062, South Africa
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