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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
65 Ntemi Piliso Street|Turbine Hall (Johannesburg Water) - Newtown - Newtown - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174289
Johannesburg water requires the supply and delivery of a range of hp printer toners and cartridges, with quantities specified for each model. The RFQ is set aside for smmes that are 51% or more black-owned, and bidders must submit samples or risk disqualification. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory sample submission and the requirement to hold a valid b-bbee certificate or compliant sworn affidavit to claim the 20 specific-goal points.
Closing: 22 October 2026 at 12:00, submitted via the e-tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) using CSD credentials.
Samples: Samples are required for the quoted items; failure to submit will lead to disqualification.
Specific goal: Only SMMEs (EME or QSE) that are 51% or more black-owned can claim the 20 specific-goal points; proof must be a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited or DTI/CIPC for EME/QSE) or a compliant sworn affidavit — non-compliant affidavits score zero.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system — 80 points for price, 20 points for the specific goal.
Returnable documents: All compulsory — MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1, valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN, certified B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days, proof of CSD registration, and company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Format: Quotations must be on company letterhead, in PDF only (no MS Word, MS Excel, or pictures), and must include brand names for each item.
Eligibility: Bidders must not be in the service of the state and must not be blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority due to non-performance.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Quotation
65 Ntemi Piliso Street|Turbine Hall (Johannesburg Water) - Newtown - Newtown - 2001
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Description
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf15 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Oct
2026
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf
Supply and delivery of HP toners and cartridges for Johannesburg Water's office printers, covering a range of models including Officejet, LaserJet, and M-series printers. The contract is a quotation (RFQ) subject to the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with 20 points available for bidders that are SMMEs (EME or QSE) that are 51% or more black owned.
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Supply and delivery of HP printer toner cartridges and consumables for Johannesburg Water. Items include various HP Officejet, LaserJet, and other models with quantities ranging from 2 to 20 units per item.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 22 October 2026 at 12:00
RFQ issued: 15 October 2026
Quotation validity: 60 days
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)RFQ contact person: Cecilia Chuma
Telephone: 011 688 1453 / 688-1530
Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd
Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso Street
Newtown, Marshalltown
Johannesburg 2107
PO Box 61542, Marshalltown 2107
Tel: +27(0)11 688 1400
Fax: +27(0)11 688 1528 / 011 688 1659
CSD enquiries: [email protected]
eTenders Contact Centre: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000, [email protected]
POPIA information officer: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: e-tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ (search by organ of state 'Johannesburg Water' or RFQ reference 6000080656). Log in with CSD credentials, attach all compulsory documents, confirm and proceed. Quotations must be in PDF format on company letterhead; MS Word, MS Excel and pictures are not accepted. Quotations received after the closing time will not be accepted. Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted. Samples are required; failure to submit will lead to disqualification.
Returnable documents (all compulsory, must be completed and signed):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation on the 80/20 point scoring system under PPPFA 2022:
Specific goal: SMME (an EME or QSE) 51% or more black owned by Black People — 20 points. Verification: valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a DTI/CIPC B-BBEE certificate for EMEs or QSEs, or an affidavit sworn under oath. Non-compliant affidavits score zero. Failure to submit proof for specific goals means no points are claimed for those goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of HP printer toner cartridges and consumables. Items and quantities:
Brand names are required for each item.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdfNo specific experience or qualification requirements are stated beyond the mandatory requirements. The definition of 'competitor' includes any individual or organization that has been requested to submit a bid, could potentially submit a bid based on qualifications, abilities or experience, or provides the same goods and services.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdfQuotation pricing table to be completed by the bidder: columns for Material Number, Description, Brand Name Offered, Unit of Measure, Quantity Required, and Price Quoted Excl. of VAT. Quotation validity: 60 days. Total quotation value must be inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: complete the quotation pricing table with unit prices quoted exclusive of VAT. Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes. Quotation validity: 60 days. No bid security, bonds, or guarantees are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: all suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Tax: valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN required.
B-BBEE: valid B-BBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit required; non-compliant affidavits score zero.
Municipal account: copy of valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days.
Eligibility: no bids from persons in the service of the state; no bidders blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority due to non-performance.
Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders required.
Joint Venture Agreement, if applicable, must be properly signed.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdf (RFQ)This bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Specific goal: SMME (an EME or QSE) 51% or more black owned by Black People, allocated 20 preference points. Verification: valid B-BBEE certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency, or a DTI/CIPC B-BBEE certificate for Exempted Micro Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprises, or an affidavit sworn under oath.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdfMandatory requirements include full completion of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)/specification where applicable, attendance of compulsory site briefing where applicable, and attachment of datasheet, reference letter, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, and functionality requirements where applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdfThe bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any applicable special conditions. Acceptance of a quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy. Fraudulent claims for preference points may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, recovery of costs, restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: RFQ 6000080656 Toners and catridges.pdfQuotations will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system: 80 points allocated to price and 20 points allocated for specific goals as per the PPPFA 2022. The 80/20 system applies to requirements with a Rand value up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included). Failure to submit proof or documentation required to claim points for specific goals will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
65 Ntemi Piliso Street|Turbine Hall (Johannesburg Water) - Newtown - Newtown - 2001
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
15 Oct 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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Median Estimate
R 1 285 125
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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