Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
29 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Steve Biko Road - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174959
The tender requests the supply and delivery of five standard laptops with accessories to environment house in pretoria for the department of forestry, fisheries and the environment. Bidders must be an authorised dealer for dell, lenovo or hp and hold a current oem certificate and SITA RFB 740 accreditation in gauteng. The most critical requirement is that failure to provide the oem certificate or SITA accreditation leads to immediate disqualification.
Bidder must be an authorised dealer for Dell, Lenovo or HP with a valid OEM certificate.
Bidder must be accredited under SITA RFB 740 in Gauteng and provide a SITA letter of accreditation.
All required returnable forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and a formal quotation on company letterhead with CSD MAAA number, banking details, item descriptions, validity period and contact details must be submitted.
Tax compliance verification via CSD or SARS TCS PIN is required; non‑compliance must be rectified within 7 working days or the bid is disqualified.
To claim specific‑goals points, submit a SANAS/CIPC‑accredited B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit and a CIPC Ownership Certificate via SBD 6.1; failure to provide proof results in zero points.
Quotations must be emailed to [email protected] with the RFQ number in the subject line by 29 October 2026 at 11:00; late submissions are rejected.
Bid price is valid for 90 days from the closing date; a written response is required to any extension to remain considered.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 29 October 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
Steve Biko Road - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0083
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)RFQ issue date: 21 October 2026.
Closing date and time: 29 October 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory briefing session: none.
Quotation validity period: 90 days from 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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RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf
Supply and delivery of five standard laptops, each bundled with a three-year NETTRACE licence, laptop backpack, laptop lock, keyboard and mouse, for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment at Environment House, Pretoria. Bidders may offer Dell, HP or Lenovo equipment that complies fully with the approved specification for the brand offered.
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Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesContact Person
SCM official
Phone
012-399-9892
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Contact Information
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries:
Submission:
Delivery address:
473 Steve Biko Road
Environment House
Pretoria
Postal address:
Private Bag X447
Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected] (subject line must include RFQ number 302 AM (26-27)).
Closing date and time: 29 October 2026 at 11:00.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks: late submission; missing or unsigned returnable forms; non-compliant tax status not rectified within 7 working days; fraudulent information; false declarations; listing on National Treasury restricted supplier database; failure to quote to specification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (total 100 points).
Price: 80 points allocated using the formula Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin).
Specific Goals: 20 points maximum, awarded as follows:
Trusts, consortia or joint ventures qualify on average combined ownership.
To claim points, bidders must submit: completed and signed SBD 6.1; SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CIPC Ownership Certificate; medical certificate with practice number if claiming disability points. Failure to submit proof means zero points for specific goals.
Mandatory pre-qualification: Manufacturer's Authorised Dealer for Dell, Lenovo or HP (OEM certificate required); SITA RFB 740 accreditation in Gauteng (SITA letter required). Non-submission of either is disqualifying.
No minimum qualifying score stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of 5 standard laptops with accessories to 473 Steve Biko Road, Environment House, Pretoria.
Each laptop unit includes: laptop, NETTRACE licence (NET DEA V1 36, 3-year Absolute DDS Professional), backpack, laptop lock, keyboard, mouse — quantity 5 each.
Approved brands (bidder may offer only one brand for which they hold authorisation):
Common requirements across all brands: vPro/AMT enabled; Windows 11 Professional OEM licence (upgradeable via DFFE Microsoft Enterprise Agreement); NETTRACE 3-year licence with asset management, financial register integration, HR/AD integration, CMDB integration, warranty data integration; 3-year next business day onsite warranty with accidental damage protection and keep hard drive; nano security cable lock; business backpack; USB mouse; South African 3-pin red plug power adapter.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Disqualification grounds (explicitly listed):
No explicit experience or key personnel qualification requirements stated beyond the mandatory authorisations and accreditations.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Pricing schedule format: quotation on company letterhead with line items for each of the 6 item groups (laptop, NETTRACE licence, backpack, laptop lock, keyboard, mouse) × 5 units each.
Required columns: item description, unit of issue, quantity, unit amount, total amount.
Summary totals: subtotal excluding 15% VAT, VAT amount, grand total including VAT.
All prices must be firm and include delivery to Pretoria.
No bill of quantities or schedule of rates beyond the annexure pricing table.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: firm, inclusive of 15% VAT (VAT vendors). Quotation must show total excluding VAT, VAT amount, and grand total including VAT.
All delivery costs and applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL) must be included in the bid price.
Price validity: 90 days from closing date; department may extend validity with written notice — bidders must respond in writing to remain considered.
No bid security, performance bond, retention or guarantee requirements stated.
Payment terms: not specified beyond standard departmental practice (official purchase order required before delivery).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory — CSD MAAA number must be on quotation and CSD report submitted.
Tax compliance: verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing at time of award; non-compliant bidders given 7 working days to rectify, else disqualified.
B-BBEE: to claim specific-goals points, submit SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit plus CIPC Ownership Certificate. No minimum B-BBEE level stated for eligibility; points awarded only for >50% ownership by Black people, Women, or People with disabilities.
Manufacturer authorisation: OEM certificate for Dell, Lenovo or HP (bidder must be authorised dealer for the brand offered).
SITA accreditation: letter of accreditation for SITA RFB 740 in Gauteng.
Standard bidding documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 completed and signed.
No CIDB grading required (goods procurement).
No local content thresholds stated.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ-302 AM (26-27) LAPTOPS.pdf (RFQ)Contract formation: accepted RFQs communicated via official purchase order or formal appointment letter on department letterhead signed by authorised official; no goods/services to be delivered before purchase order.
Prices must be firm and VAT-inclusive.
Department reserves right to: not award; not award to lowest price; reject non-prescribed format or illegible/incomplete quotations; negotiate price with recommended provider only; perform due diligence and request additional validation.
Delivery failure within agreed period may lead to order cancellation and possible supplier restriction by National Treasury.
POPIA compliance: department will process personal information only for evaluation and award, with bidder knowledge and authorisation, and will not disclose unless required by law.
Termination conditions not detailed beyond delivery failure clause.
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Address
473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Contact
012-399-9892[email protected]www.dffe.gov.za473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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