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
43 CHURCH STREET - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170616
The department in limpopo requires a service provider to deliver cisco certified support technician (network) training for 4 officials. The training specification is provided on sbd forms. Interested suppliers should submit a quotation for this training service.
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
43 CHURCH STREET - Polokwane - Polokwane - 0699
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Description
Source: RFQ 139.docx16 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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 139.docx
Limpopo Public Works requires a training service provider to deliver a 5-day Cisco Certified Support Technician (Networking) course, including examination, for 4 departmental officials. The training must take place at the provider's own facility, and the proposal must include programme outline, costing, facilitator CVs, and Cisco and institutional accreditation.
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)Closing date: 28 September 2026 at 11:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned
Training period: 5 days during 2026 (exact dates not specified)
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)Submission method: Bid box at street address (address not specified in document)
Closing: 28 September 2026 at 11:00
Returnable forms:
Additional returnable documents:
Requirements:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)Preference point system: 80/20 (Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points)
Specific goals and points (80/20 system):
Failure to submit proof for specific goals means points are not claimed
Organ of state may require substantiation of claims at any time
No minimum qualifying score for functionality stated; evaluation based on price and specific goals only
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)Training: Cisco Certified Support Technician (Networking) – 5 day training and examination
Number of officials: 4
Training location: At the Training Service Provider's (TSP) facility
Proposal must include:
Facilitator requirements:
Accreditation:
No joint ventures allowed
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)Pricing format: Unit cost and group cost including travel and accommodation where training delivered
No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or retention mentioned
Payment terms not specified
Financial capacity thresholds not specified
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 139.docx (unknown)CSD registration (attach CSD document)
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number required
B-BBEE: Preference points claimed via SBD 6.1; specific goals as per evaluation criteria
Mandatory accreditations:
Facilitator qualifications: ICT and CCST Networking certification, facilitation certificate
No joint ventures permitted
Bidder and directors/members must not be in service of the state
Disclosure required:
Proof of authority for signatory (company resolution)
Central Supplier Database number (MAAA) required
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
43 Kerk St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
23 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
015-284-7126[email protected]www.dpw.limpopo.gov.za43 Kerk St, Polokwane Central, Polokwane, 0700, South Africa
Key Personnel
Median Estimate
R 208 868
Range
Based on 7 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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