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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
231 Anton Lembede Street - Durban - Durban Central - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170107
The playhouse company requires a single service provider to perform fault diagnostics on a voltage transformer (vt), produce an engineering report with recommendations, and then supply, replace, test and commission the unit. The work is awarded under an 80/20 preference point system where price carries 80 points and specific goals carry 20 points, and a compulsory site briefing is scheduled for 11 september 2026 at 11:00. Quotations must be emailed by 30 september 2026 at 11:00, and bidders must submit a valid b-bbee certificate or affidavit to claim any specific-goal points.
Compulsory site briefing: 11 September 2026 at 11:00 at 231 Anton Lembede, Durban, Stage Door; attendance is mandatory.
Submission: email only to [email protected] by 30 September 2026 at 11:00; late submissions are disqualified.
Specific goals (20 points): Black-owned 6, women-owned 4, youth-owned 4, disabled-owned 2, SMME (QSE/EME)-owned 4; points are calculated as points multiplied by percentage ownership.
B-BBEE evidence: a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit is required to claim specific-goal points; failure to submit results in zero points for that section.
CSD compliance: bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors; non-disclosure leads to disqualification.
Returnable documents: completed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), detailed pricing breakdown in Rands inclusive of VAT, proof of CSD registration, and B-BBEE certificate or affidavit.
Validity: quotations must remain valid for at least 30 days from the closing date.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
231 Anton Lembede Street, Stage Door.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
231 Anton Lembede Street - Durban - Durban Central - 4001
AI Document Analysis Stages
Briefing Session
Source: VT Diagnostic and Replacement Scope of Work.pdf (unknown)11 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Sept
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.
VT Diagnostic and Replacement Scope of Work.pdf
The Playhouse Company (KwaZulu-Natal) requires the appointment of a single service provider to perform fault diagnostics, engineering report and recommendations, supply, replacement, testing and commissioning of a voltage transformer (VT) on its 11kV incomer switchgear in Durban. The work is divided into five phases: diagnostic investigation, engineering report, supply and replacement, testing and commissioning, and close-out, with end-to-end responsibility resting on the appointed provider.
ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf
The procurement covers voltage transformer (VT) fault diagnostics, an engineering report and recommendations, and the supply, replacement, testing and commissioning of a VT for The Playhouse Company in KwaZulu-Natal. It is an appointment of one service provider under RFQ/VTT/2026, with CIDB reference 100121791.
RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx
The Playhouse Company requires a single service provider to perform fault diagnostics on voltage transformers, produce an engineering report with recommendations, and then supply, replace, test and commission the equipment at its Durban premises.
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Attendance of the compulsory site briefing meeting is mandatory. The attendance register must be submitted with the bid. Date, time, and venue are not specified in the document.
Section
Source: VT Diagnostic and Replacement Scope of Work.pdf (unknown)Evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system per PPPFA 2022. Phase 1: Mandatory requirements (pass/fail). Phase 2: Functionality — minimum 70 out of 80 points required. Phase 3: Price — 20 points. B-BBEE points awarded per contributor level. Bids failing to meet the functionality threshold will not be evaluated further.
Briefing Session
Source: ViewTenderNoticePdf.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site briefing on 21 September 2026 at 11h00 at the stage door of the Playhouse Company. Attendance is mandatory and the register must be signed.
Description
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)The Playhouse Company invites suitably qualified service providers to submit quotations for the appointment of a single service provider for voltage transformer (VT) fault diagnostics, engineering report and recommendations, supply, replacement, testing and commissioning.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Advert date: 11 September 2026.
Compulsory site briefing: 11 September 2026 at 11:00, at 231 Anton Lembede, Durban, Stage Door.
Closing date and time: 30 September 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Enquiries and submissions:
Site briefing venue:
231 Anton Lembede
Durban
Stage Door
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Submission method: email only, to [email protected].
Closing time: 30 September 2026 at 11:00.
Quotations must remain valid for at least 30 days from the closing date.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Evaluation based on compliance with specifications, price, and specific goals.
Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Specific goals points (20 total):
Points claimed are calculated as number of points multiplied by percentage ownership.
A valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit is required to claim specific-goal points; failure to submit results in zero points for specific goals.
Bidder must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Appointment of a single service provider for voltage transformer (VT) fault diagnostics, engineering report and recommendations, supply, replacement, testing and commissioning.
Detailed technical specification is attached to the RFQ document.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)All prices must be quoted in Rands and inclusive of VAT (if applicable).
Provide a detailed breakdown of costs.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Document -VT Diagnostic and Replacement.docx (unknown)Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
No director, trustee, shareholder, member or partner may be employed by an organ of state without disclosure.
No undisclosed relationships with employees of The Playhouse Company.
All CSD-registered active companies linked to directors must be declared.
A valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit is required to claim specific-goal points.
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 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
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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 engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Address
231 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
25 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
031-369-9507[email protected]playhousecompany.com231 Anton Lembede St, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
Key Personnel
Median Estimate
R 1 500 000
Range
Based on CIDB grading. 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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