Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Peter Brown Drive - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174260
The national research foundation, through its saeon grasslands node in pietermaritzburg, requires the supply and delivery of 75 metres of 2.5 Mm x 3 core copper cable with pvc insulation, steel wire armour, earth continuity conductor, and flame-retardant pvc outer sheath, rated 0.6/1 kv and compliant with SANS 1507 / sabs 1507. The cable will power a spares container for the maputaland coast plain area. Delivery must be to the saeon grasslands node at 1 peter brown drive, montrose, pietermaritzburg, and quotes must include delivery. The most consequential bidder consideration is that the quoted product must meet the detailed technical specification, evidenced by a returned technical data sheet, and all mandatory returnable documents must be submitted by email in pdf format before the closing time.
Closing: 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM, email only to [email protected], PDF format only; late or non-PDF bids are disqualified.
Mandatory returnable documents: signed SBD 1 (including SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Bid Submission Certificate), SBD 3.1 or company-letterhead quotation, proof of authority (e.g. company resolution), CSD registration proof, and a technical data sheet demonstrating the cable meets the specification.
Cable specification (all must be met): 2.5 mm² conductor, 3 cores, copper conductors, PVC insulation, steel wire armour, earth continuity conductor, flame-retardant PVC outer sheath, 0.6/1 kV rating, compliant with SANS 1507 / SABS 1507.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals); a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required to earn specific-goal points, otherwise no specific-goal points are awarded.
Specific goals points: B-BBEE level 1-3 (8), level 4-6 (6), level 7-8 (2); 51% black-owned (3), 51% black female-owned (3), 51% black youth-owned (1), 51% owned by people with disabilities (1); EME or QSE (4).
Tax and CSD: bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate; consortia/JVs/sub-contractors each need separate TCS/PIN/CSD numbers.
Disqualification risks: any mandatory document omitted or incomplete, bids from persons in the service of the state, fronting (7 days to prove otherwise), and failure to meet the technical specification will invalidate the bid.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
1 Peter Brown Drive - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf15 Oct
2026
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21 Oct
2026
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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 for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf
Supply and delivery of 75 metres of 2.5mm x 3 core copper PVC SWA ECC flame-retardant cable, rated 0.6/1kV and compliant with SANS 1507, to the SAEON Grasslands Node in Pietermaritzburg. The National Research Foundation requires a once-off supply, with delivery included in the quoted price.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is a Schedule 3A public entity under the PFMA. The SAEON Grasslands node operates a coordinated instrument network that must provide quality, long-term environmental data. A power cable is required to power the spares container for the Maputaland Coast Plan area. The service provider will supply and deliver 75 metres of 2.5 mm x 3 core Cu PVC SWA ECC PVC (FR) 0.6/1 kV cable to SABS 1507, to the SAEON Grasslands Node at 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg. Quotes must include delivery. Contract period is once-off supply.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Compulsory briefing session / site visit: N/A.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission address: [email protected] (email only)
Delivery address: SAEON Grasslands Node, 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email only, PDF format only.
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing time: 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late bids are not accepted.
One original set of bid documents must be submitted electronically; this set becomes the legal contract document on award.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Stage 1 – Compliance with submission requirements (returnable documents and terms).
Stage 2 – Technical evaluation against specifications, including quality; minimum threshold required to proceed.
Stage 2B – Due diligence interviews or proof of delivery/concept may be held with shortlisted bidders.
Stage 2C – Reference checks with referees.
Stage 3 – Price/preference evaluation: lowest priced bid receives maximum points (80 or 90); others ranked relative to it. Preference points from SBD 6.1 are added.
Stage 4 – Tax compliance check; non-compliant recommended bidders get 7 working days to provide proof from SARS.
Stage 5 – Award to highest combined score, subject to administrative documentation.
Preference point system: 80/20.
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points.
Specific goals points (80/20 system):
A valid B-BBEE certificate must be submitted to earn specific goal points; failure to submit means no points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of 75 metres of 2.5 mm x 3 core copper cable to the SAEON Grasslands Node, Pietermaritzburg.
Cable specification (must comply with all):
Delivery point: 1 Peter Brown Drive, Montrose, Pietermaritzburg (coordinates -29.572747, 30.326277).
Quotes must include delivery.
A technical data sheet demonstrating compliance with the specification must be returned with the RFQ.
Contract period: once-off supply.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.1 or a quotation on company letterhead.
Price quoted in South African Rands, fully inclusive of all costs including delivery, VAT, income tax, UIF contributions and skills development levies.
Price is firm and unchanged for the contract duration; no ad hoc cost increases unless authorised in special conditions.
Contract ceiling price is the total contract value including VAT, based on the quoted quantities.
The NRF issues written purchase orders for actual quantities; payment is only for verified deliveries.
No invoice will be approved or paid if the delivery is not satisfactory.
The NRF may conduct fair pricing tests; if the highest-scoring bid is not market-related, the NRF may negotiate price only with the winning bidder or the next ranked bidder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide their CSD number.
Tax compliance: bidders must provide a SARS tax compliance status PIN or a printed TCS certificate; where no TCS is available, a CSD number must be provided. For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS/PIN/CSD number.
B-BBEE: a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points.
State employment: bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Foreign suppliers: must complete the foreign supplier questionnaire in SBD 1; if not resident in RSA, no SARS TCS PIN is required.
Fronting: the NRF may investigate fronting; bidders must prove no fronting within 7 days of notification, failing which the bid/contract is invalidated and the bidder may be restricted from public sector business for up to 10 years.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdfAll personnel working on NRF sites must obtain a safety induction.
Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all site safety instructions.
PPE required at all times on site: closed safety shoes, hard hats, height safety equipment, high-visibility vests.
Obey restricted access and speed limit signage.
The contracted party is responsible for its employees and affected persons under the OHS Act.
Provide a valid Letter of Good Standing under the COID Act and furnish the Compensation Commissioner registration number.
Enter into a Section 37.2 agreement with the NRF under the OHS Act.
Maintain a health and safety plan at the work site.
Each team member (including sub-contracted personnel) must submit a signed indemnity form before entering the site.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ for PVC SWA ECC PVC FR 0.6 1kV To SABS 1507 cable.pdfContract period: once-off supply.
Service provider obligations: exercise reasonable skill and care; deliver during normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 08h30 to 17h00, excluding public holidays) unless otherwise agreed; not prejudice NRF operations; submit required information and reports; correspond only with the NRF and its end users.
Communication: in writing (mail, delivery or email), stating the contract number and purchase order number; do not act on communication without the contract number.
Performance levels: the NRF measures performance against the stated levels; failure to meet them requires root-cause investigation, prompt correction, and preventative measures. No invoice will be paid if delivery is not satisfactory.
Cancellation: the NRF may cancel the quotation prior to award if procurement is no longer needed, no acceptable bids are received, a material irregularity occurs, or funds are insufficient or prices are not market-related.
Fronting: the NRF may investigate fronting; bidders must prove no fronting within 7 days of notification, failing which the bid/contract is invalidated and the bidder may be restricted from public sector business for up to 10 years.
Disclaimers: the NRF does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the document and has no liability for errors.
Validity period: 60 days from the closing date.
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 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource 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 electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
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