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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Issuing Organization
Kwa-Zulu Natal - Agri-Business Development AgencyLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
01 Dec 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
5 CASCADES CRESCENT - Chase Valley - Pietermaritzburg - 3202
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176372
The agribusiness development agency (ada) requires a service provider to deliver office cleaning services at its makhathini irrigation scheme offices in jozini, kwazulu-natal, for a 36-month contract period. Bidders must achieve a minimum functionality score of 75% (60 out of 80 points) to proceed to the price and specific-goals evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system. The single most consequential consideration is meeting the functionality threshold, as offers scoring below 75% are disqualified from further evaluation.
Functionality threshold: Bidders must score at least 75% (60 out of 80 points) in the functionality assessment; offers below this are not considered further.
Clarification meeting: A non-compulsory virtual meeting is scheduled for 6 November 2026 at 11:00–12:00 on Microsoft Teams; RSVP by email to [email protected] by 5 November 2026 at 14:00.
Closing and submission: Sealed envelopes must be deposited in the Bid Box at ADA offices, 5 Cascades Crescent, Cascades Office Park, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3202, before 1 December 2026 at 11:00; late bids are disqualified.
Envelope endorsement: Mark the envelope with the bid number (ADAB 03/2026), description, closing date, and address to the SCM Manager; write the bidder's name and address on the back.
Preference points: Under the 80/20 system, 20 points are available for specific goals – Women (5), Youth (5), Black People (5) each evidenced by a CSD report not older than 1 month, and People living with disabilities (5) evidenced by an original certified doctor's medical certificate confirming permanent disability.
SBD 6.1: Must be completed to claim any specific-goal points; failure to submit it or supporting evidence means no points are claimed for those goals.
Bid documents: Available for download from 3 November 2026 at 11:00 on the ADA website or etenders, or purchase a set at ADA offices for a non-refundable R500 fee.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 01 December 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Microsoft teams. RSVP by sending an e-mail to [email protected] by 5 November 2026@14 :00
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
5 CASCADES CRESCENT - Chase Valley - Pietermaritzburg - 3202
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Description
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf30 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
01 Dec
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf
The Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA) requires a service provider to undertake office cleaning services at its Makhathini Irrigation Scheme in Jozini for a period of thirty-six (36) months. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with a minimum functionality score of 75% (60 out of 80 points) required for consideration.
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The Agency requires a service provider to deliver office cleaning services at its Makhathini Irrigation Scheme office in Jozini for a 36-month period. The minimum functionality threshold is 75% (60/80 points). A non-compulsory virtual clarification meeting is scheduled for 6 November 2026 at 11:00 on Microsoft Teams. Bidders must note that only the ADAB 03/2026 tender is being analysed; other tenders (ADAB 02/2026 and ADAE 02/2026) appear in the document but are separate procurements.
Bid documents are available from the ADA website or at the ADA offices in Pietermaritzburg at a fee of R500 per set. Submission is via the Bid Box at the ADA office before the closing date and time.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 01 December 2026 at 11:00
Non-compulsory virtual clarification meeting: 6 November 2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 on Microsoft Teams
RSVP deadline: 5 November 2026 at 14:00 (email [email protected])
Bid documents available from: 3 November 2026 at 11:00
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Administrative enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address:
Agribusiness Development Agency
5 Cascades Crescent
Cascades Office Park
Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3202
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the Bid Box at the ADA office.
Envelope endorsement: bid number, description, closing date and address to the SCM Manager; bidder name and address on the back of the envelope.
Submission address: Agribusiness Development Agency, 5 Cascades Crescent, Cascades Office Park, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg 3202.
Closing time: 01 December 2026 at 11:00. Bids received after this time are disqualified.
Returnable forms (all must be completed and submitted):
Bid documents may be downloaded from the ADA website (http://www.ada-kzn.co.za/open-tenders/) or etenders (http://www.etenders.gov.za/) from 3 November 2026 at 11:00, or purchased from the ADA office for R500 per set (non-refundable).
Failure to adhere to any requirement in the bid document may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages: (1) functionality assessment; (2) price and specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system.
Minimum functionality score: 75% (60 points out of 80). Offers scoring below this threshold are not considered further.
Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points specific goals).
Specific goals allocation (max 20 points total):
Missing supporting documentation for a specific goal means no points are claimed for that goal.
SBD 6.1 must be completed to claim any specific-goal points; otherwise points are not claimed.
Acceptable bids are evaluated under the 80/20 system in line with the Preferential Procurement Regulations. The bidder's capability and suitability will also be assessed.
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Contracting of a service provider to undertake office cleaning services at the Agribusiness Development Agency (ADA) Makhathini Irrigation Scheme, Jozini.
Contract period: thirty-six (36) months.
Location: Makhathini Irrigation Scheme, Jozini, KwaZulu-Natal.
No further technical specifications are stated in the document.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bid documents: non-refundable fee of R500 per set (purchased at ADA offices).
No other financial requirements (e.g. bid security, guarantees, retention) are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: bidders claiming specific-goal points must submit a CSD report not older than 1 month.
Bidders should be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to claim points.
No B-BBEE level or CIDB grading requirements are stated.
SBD 6.1 must be completed to claim preference points.
Section
Source: Invitation to bid 30 October 2026.pdfTwo functionality thresholds appear in the document: 75% (60/80) for ADAB 03/2026 (cleaning services) and also for ADAB 02/2026 (security services), and 70% (35/50) for ADAE 02/2026 (legal services). For this tender (ADAB 03/2026), the threshold is 75% (60/80). The applicable preference point system is 80/20: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (Women, Youth, Black People, People living with disabilities, each worth 5 points). Specific-goal claims require documented evidence as specified. The Agency will evaluate acceptable bids under the 80/20 system, also assessing capability and suitability.
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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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
Address
5 CASCADES CRESCENT - Chase Valley - Pietermaritzburg - 3202
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
03 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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