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 Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Forum Building, 159 Struben Street - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173987
The department of transport requires a service provider to supply, store and distribute 2,000 shova kalula unisex bicycles complete with helmets, pumps, locks, reflective safety buckle belts and portable repair tool kits for learners, plus 200 multi-functional repair tool kits for schools, across the eastern cape, kwazulu-natal, limpopo and north west over a three-month period. The procurement is logistics-intensive, requiring provincial distribution capability and careful attention to the multi-component delivery schedule. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the mandatory registered-mail submission to the tender box before 11:00 on 3 november 2026, with sbd 1 embedded in the technical proposal envelope and all csd, tax and b-bbee documentation complete for every consortium or joint-venture party.
Closing: 3 November 2026 at 11:00; submissions by registered mail only, deposited in the Department of Transport tender box before deadline.
Envelope marking: technical proposal envelope must be marked "Technical proposal" and contain SBD 1.
CSD registration: updated CSD report required for bidder and every JV/consortium/sub-contractor member.
Tax clearance: original valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or SARS TCS PIN) required for each party in any consortium/joint venture/sub-contractor arrangement.
B-BBEE evidence: SBD 6.1 completed and signed; one B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (or qualifying affidavit) for consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors.
Contract formality: General Conditions of Contract must be signed at the bottom of every page.
Scope risk: 2,000 learner bicycle kits and 200 school repair tool kits to be distributed across four provinces (Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West) within three months — bidder must demonstrate storage and distribution capacity.
No compulsory briefing or site visit is scheduled.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 03 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
INDABA BOARDROOM, Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Forum Building, 159 Struben Street - PRETORIA - PRETORIA - 0001
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Description
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx13 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Nov
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.
RFP PACK DOT-15-2026-PT..pdf
ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx
Supply, storage and distribution of 2 000 Shova Kalula unisex bicycles with helmets, pumps, locks, reflective safety buckle belts and portable multi-functional repair tool kits for learners, plus 200 multi-functional bicycle repair tool kits for schools. Delivery is across four provinces — Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and North West — over a contract period of three months.
CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc
Supply, storage and distribution of 2 000 Shova Kalula unisex bicycles with helmets, pumps, locks, reflective safety buckle belts and portable multi-functional repair tool kits for learners, plus 200 multi-functional repair tool kits for schools. Delivery covers four provinces — Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and North West — over a three-month period. Bids close on 3 November 2026 at 11:00 under reference DOT/15/2026/PT.
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Price schedule and financial proposal must be submitted in Envelope No.2 using SBD 3.3 form. No financial information should be included on USBs.
Important Dates
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx (unknown)Closing date: 3 November 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx (unknown)Enquiries email: [email protected]
Enquiries email: [email protected]
Physical address: Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X193, Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx (unknown)Submission method: Two-envelope system (physical delivery).
Envelope 1: Functionality Proposal.
Envelope 2: Price Schedule / Financial Proposal (SBD 3.3) – must be completed and signed; no financial information to be copied onto USBs.
Submission address: Forum Building, 159 Struben Street, Pretoria.
Closing date and time: 3 November 2026 at 11:00.
Enquiries: [email protected] or [email protected].
Technical Specifications
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx (unknown)Supply, storage and distribution of:
Delivery to four provinces: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West.
Contract period: 3 months.
Financial Requirements
Source: ENVELOPE COVER-SHOVA KALULA.docx (unknown)Pricing schedule: SBD 3.3 form required in Envelope 2.
No bid security, guarantee or retention details specified in the available text.
Description
Source: CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc (unknown)Supply, storage and distribution of 2,000 Shova Kalula unisex bicycles, helmets, pumps, locks, reflective safety buckle belts, portable multi-functional bicycle repair tool kits for learners, and 200 multi-functional bicycle repair tool kits for schools across Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, and North West provinces over a 3-month period.
Important Dates
Source: CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc (unknown)Closing date and time: 3 November 2026 at 11:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit indicated.
Submission Guidelines
Source: CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc (unknown)Submission method: registered mail to the Department of Transport tender box; must reach the Department in time to be deposited before the closing date and time (3 November 2026 at 11:00).
Technical proposal envelope must be marked "Technical proposal" and include SBD 1.
Late bids will not be considered.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Technical Specifications
Source: CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc (unknown)Supply, storage and distribution of 2,000 Shova Kalula unisex bicycles.
Helmets, pumps, locks, reflective safety buckle belts.
Portable multi-functional bicycle repair tool kits for learners (2,000 units).
Multi-functional bicycle repair tool kits for schools (200 units).
Delivery across four provinces: Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West.
Contract period: 3 months.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CHECKLIST FOR BIDS - SHOVA KALULA.doc (unknown)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: updated CSD report required for each entity (including JV/consortium/sub-contractor members).
Tax compliance: original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate (or SARS tax compliance status PIN) for each party.
B-BBEE: SBD 6.1 completed and signed; a B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (or qualifying affidavit) required; one certificate for consortia/JV/sub-contractors.
SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) completed and signed by authorised official.
General Conditions of Contract signed on every page.
No CIDB grading required (non-construction).
No local content requirement stated.
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
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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 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 transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 5 of 2009
Relevant to public transport, fleet, logistics and subsidised transport service contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Act 93 of 1996
Relevant to roadworthiness, vehicle compliance and operator requirements in transport contracts.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve transport, fleet, logistics, public transport, vehicles, or road operations.
Address
159 Struben St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
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Last checked
14 Oct 2026
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Contact
+27 12 309 3000[email protected]www.transport.gov.za159 Struben St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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