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
2040 Octave street - Honeydew - Honeydew - 2021
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171182
SENTECH limited requires a service provider to supply and deliver one (1) dell poweredge r470 enterprise server in accordance with the specifications in the RFQ. the quotation is a request for quotation (RFQ) with a 90-day validity period, evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system. Bidders must be registered on the SENTECH supplier database and submit a valid b-bbee certificate to claim preference points. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must meet all administrative and mandatory criteria, including supplying a data sheet and product brochure, or they will not be evaluated further.
Closing date: 07 October 2026 at 12h00; quotations must be received by email or the specified method before this time.
Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead, fully completed and signed in black ink.
Bidders must be registered on the Sentech Supplier Database and be tax compliant.
Mandatory criteria: supply and delivery of the server as per specifications, with a data sheet and product brochure as proof; non-compliance means no further evaluation.
Preference points (80/20 system): up to 8 points for black ownership (51%+ = 8 points, 25.1-50% = 3 points, 5-25% = 1 point, below 5% = 0), up to 10 points for women ownership (51%+ = 10, 25.1-50% = 6, 5-25% = 2, below 5% = 0), and 2 points for disability with a doctor's note; a valid B-BBEE certificate is required.
All prices must be quoted in South African Rands (ZAR); foreign currency prices must have a fixed exchange rate and bidders bear currency fluctuation risk.
Quotations must be returned to Quotations Administrator Nomaswazi Mhlanga, telephone 083 644 5066, email [email protected].
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 07 October 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
2040 Octave street - Honeydew - Honeydew - 2021
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Description
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf
Sentech Limited is procuring the supply and delivery of one Dell PowerEdge R470 enterprise server. The tender is open to service providers who must submit a response to the Request for Proposal and consent to Sentech's processing of personal information for evaluation and supplier registration.
SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf
Supply and delivery of one Dell PowerEdge R470 enterprise server with a detailed specification including Intel Xeon 6 processor, 64GB RAM, RAID 1, dual power supplies, and a 36-month ProSupport Plus and 4-hour mission-critical warranty. The tender is issued by Sentech Limited and is open to service providers nationally.
RFX 6000003636.pdf
Supply and delivery of one (1) PowerEdge R470 enterprise server, including data sheet and product brochure, to Sentech Limited under a 90-day validity quotation.
SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf
Sentech Limited is procuring the supply and delivery of one Dell PowerEdge R470 enterprise server with a detailed hardware specification, including Intel Xeon 6 processors, 64GB RAM, RAID 1, dual redundant power supplies, and a 36-month ProSupport Plus warranty with 4-hour mission-critical response.
Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf
Sentech Limited is procuring the supply and delivery of one Dell PowerEdge R470 enterprise server. Bidders must complete the SBD4 disclosure form as part of their bid submission.
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The scope is the supply and delivery of one (1) PowerEdge R470 Enterprise server. The server must include ProSupport Plus and 4-hour mission-critical support for 36 months. Cables and accessories: Jumper cord C13/14 2M 250V 10A (EUR).
Description
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver one (1) PowerEdge R470 Enterprise server. No further scope details are provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)Submission must be made via the Sentech RFP process. The Sentech Supplier Consent Form must be completed and signed. Bidders must consent to Sentech processing their personal information for evaluation, verification, and background screening. Consent may be withdrawn on written notice, but withdrawal may prevent processing of the RFP or retention on Sentech's supplier database. Personal information may be shared with third parties, including affiliates and service providers, and may be transferred outside South Africa. The supplier must provide its name, date, and authorised signature on the consent form.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)Bidders must sign the Sentech Supplier Consent Form. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)The scope is the supply and delivery of one (1) PowerEdge R470 Enterprise server. No further technical specifications are provided in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)Sentech Supplier Consent Form: consent to processing of personal information for RFP evaluation, including verification and background screening. Consent may be withdrawn on written notice, but withdrawal may prevent processing of the RFP or retention on Sentech's supplier database.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFX 6000003636.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Price points: Ps = 80 [1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin], where Pt is the bid price under consideration and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid price. Bidders not complying with all mandatory criteria will not be evaluated further. Sentech may appoint one or more suppliers, in whole or in part, or not appoint any, and may cancel the bid at its sole discretion.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver one (1) Dell PowerEdge R470 enterprise server.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT","address":null}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted in the prescribed manner before the closing time on the closing date. The following returnable documents are required: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) completed and signed, including Annexure A. Bidders must disclose any state employment or relationships with Sentech employees, and any interest in related enterprises. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified. Bids that are suspicious will be reported to the Competition Commission and may lead to restriction from doing business with the public sector for up to ten years.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure). Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified. Bidders must disclose any state employment or relationships with Sentech employees, and any interest in related enterprises, as required by SBD 4.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
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Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)Supply and delivery of 1(One) PowerEdge R470 Enterprise
2.5 Chassis with up to 8 Hard
Drives (SAS/SATA) Smart Flow
Rear IO H965i
Intel Xeon 6 Performance 6511P
(150W) ddr5 6400
Extended heatsink without DMM blanks
Performance Optimized
6400MT/s RDMMs
64GB RDMM 6400MT/s Dual Rank
Raid 1
BOSS-N1 Card with 2x M.2 NVMe 480GB SSDs (RAID 1)
PERC H965I Controller Font
Dcmhs
2x 960GB SSD SATA Mixed Use
6Gbps 512e 2.5in Hot plug AG
Drive 3 DWPD
Power Saving BIOS Settings
UEFI BIOS Boot Mode with GPT Partition
PowerEdge 1U High Performance
Silver Fan
Dual Redundant (1+1) Hot Plug Power Supply
800WMM (100 240Vac) Titanium
Jumper Cord C13/14 2M 250V 10A (EUR)
Riser Config 8 2x16 LP Slots (Gen 5)
1x16 FLOP OCP 1X16 Onboard OCP
Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0
No Media Required
Secure Enterprise Key Manager
License 3.0
Secured Component Verification
IDRAC 10 Enterprise 17G
Dell Connectivity Client Enabled
Dell Secure Onboarding Client
17G Disabled
Blank Left Ear Module
iDRAC Force Change Password for OCP cards
Ready Rails Sliding Rails (A15)
PowerEdge 1U Standard Security Bezel
PowerEdge R470 Shipping
PowerEdge 1U Shipping Material
PowerEdge CCC CE Label Marking
Basic Next Business Day 36 Months
ProSupport Plus and 4Hr Mission
Critical Initial 36 Month(s)
Important Dates
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 11 April 2025 at 11:00. No other dates are specified.
Contact Information
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"l Redundant (1+1) Hot Plug Power Supply"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)Bidders must submit a completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 3.1 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices) with the quotation. Quotations must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury eTender portal. Late, faxed, or emailed quotations will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)Preference points will be awarded for B-BBEE status level of contributor. The 80/20 preference point system will be used. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the highest points, provided that the bidder is compliant with all requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: SCOPE OF WORK - RFX 6000003636.pdf (unknown)Supply and delivery of one (1) Dell PowerEdge R470 Enterprise server. Key specifications include: 2.5-inch chassis with up to 8 hot-swappable SAS/SATA hard drives, Intel Xeon 6 Performance 6511P processor, 64GB RDIMM 6400MT/s memory, RAID 1 configuration, BOSS-N1 card with 2x M.2 NVMe 480GB SSDs, PERC H965I controller, 2x 960GB SSD SATA Mixed Use drives, Broadcom 57414 Dual Port 10/25GbE SFP28 OCP 3.0, and 36-month Next Business Day ProSupport Plus with 4-hour mission-critical support. The server must be delivered to the SITA premises in Centurion.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
2040 Octave St, Radiokop, Honeydew, 2040, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
5
Last checked
21 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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