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
65 Trelawney Road - Southgate - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173936
The ingonyama trust board requires the supply and delivery of two 15-metre insulated shipping containers to its offices in pietermaritzburg, kwazulu-natal. Bidders must submit a completed quotation with compulsory documents, including a valid SARS tax compliance pin, a csd report not older than one month, company registration documents, and three reference letters for similar products. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points available for 100% black ownership and having offices within kwazulu-natal. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any of the compulsory documents will result in disqualification.
Closing: 23 October 2026 at 15:00, delivered physically to 65 Trelawney Road, Fillan Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201; late bids are rejected.
Compulsory documents (missing any disqualifies): completed quotation, valid SARS TCS PIN, CSD report not older than one month from closing date, company registration documents, and three reference letters from reputable service providers for the same or similar products.
Preference points: 80/20 system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points); 10 points for 100% black ownership and 10 points for offices within KwaZulu-Natal, with proof required (CSD report, company registration, proof of address).
Offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date; pricing schedule (SBD 3.3) must be signed or the bid is invalid.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a SARS tax compliance PIN or CSD number; bids from persons in the service of the state or companies with such directors/members are excluded.
No briefing or site visit is scheduled; technical enquiries to Mr Phumlani Ngema (033 846 9963 / 083 636 4743, [email protected]) and bidding procedure enquiries to Ms M Ngubo (033 846 9958 / 071 882 9592, [email protected]).
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 15:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
65 Trelawney Road - Southgate - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Description
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)13 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Oct
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.
RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf
The Ingonyama Trust Board requires the supply and delivery of two 15-meter insulated shipping containers to its Pietermaritzburg offices. Bids close on 23 October 2026 at 15:00 and must be submitted at 65 Trelawney Road, Fillan Park, Pietermaritzburg 3201. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system with specific goals for 100% black ownership and a KwaZulu-Natal office presence.
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Supply and delivery of 2 x 15 metre insulated shipping containers to the Ingonyama Trust Board Offices in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time: 23 October 2026 at 15:00
Offer validity period: 60 days from closing date
No briefing or site visit mentioned in document.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Delivery address:
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: physical delivery to the Ingonyama Trust Board offices
Returnable forms required:
Submission requirements:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20 (price up to R50 million)
Points allocation:
Price scoring formula: Ps = 80(1 − (Pt − Pmin)/Pmin)
Specific goals for preference points:
Required proof for specific goals:
Note: Failure to submit proof/documentation for specific goals means no preference points are claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim at any time.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Procurement: supply and delivery of insulated shipping containers
Quantity: 2 units
Delivery location:
No further technical specifications (insulation type, temperature rating, structural requirements, etc.) stated in document.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)SBD 3.3 for 2 x 15 metre insulated shipping containers. Unit price, sub-total, VAT 15%, total. Valid 60 days from closing. Must be signed.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Pricing format: SBD 3.3 Pricing Schedule
Offer validity: 60 days from closing date
No bid security, performance bond, guarantee, retention, or advance payment requirements stated in document.
No turnover or financial capacity threshold stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory registration and tax:
B-BBEE requirements:
Exclusion criteria:
Compulsory documents:
Returnable forms:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Specific goals: 100% black ownership (10 points), offices within KZN (10 points). Proof: CSD report under one month showing ownership, Company Registration Document, Proof of Address (utility bill or lease agreement). B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for EMEs/QSEs to claim points.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)SBD 7.1 Contract Form for purchase of goods to be completed by successful bidder. Standard General Conditions of Contract apply. No special conditions of contract stated beyond standard PPPFA 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations. Fraudulent preference claims may result in disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from state business up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Requirements
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)Compulsory documents: duly completed quotation; valid SARS TCS PIN; CSD report under one month old; Company Registration Documents; three reference letters for same or similar products. Non-compliance results in disqualification.
Section
Source: RFQ- SHIPPING CONTAINER.pdf (TENDER)80/20 system. Price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Formula: Ps = 80(1 − (Pt − Pmin)/Pmin).
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Act 12 of 2004
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Address
65 Trelawney Rd, Fillan Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
13 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
+27 33 846 9900[email protected]www.ingonyamatrust.org.za65 Trelawney Rd, Fillan Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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Median Estimate
R 797 735
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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