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
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160552
This tender invites suppliers to provide and deliver 25 black stretchable office chair covers (elastic jacquard fabric, universal fit with armrests) to mzimvubu in the eastern cape province. IT is issued by the department of water and sanitation under a request for quotation process.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 07 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Please forwar quotation to: joyce molapo [email protected]
Categories
Request for Quotation
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
29 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
07 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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DE 05.pdf
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Median Estimate
R 264 480
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Description
Source: DE 05.pdfSupply and delivery of Stretchable Office Chair Covers at Mzimvubu in the Eastern Cape Province. Item: Stretchable Office Chair Cover, elastic Jacquard fabric slipcover, universal fit for Computer Chair, quantity: 25, protector with armrests, color: black.
Contact Information
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries: Joyce Molapo, telephone: 047 879 0932, email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr. Nicholous Mbambo, telephone: 060 475 8171, email: [email protected]. End-user contact: Nicholous Mbambo, telephone: 060 475 8171.
Submission Guidelines
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Submit bids by the closing date and time (07 July 2026 at 11:00 AM) to the bid box at the specified street address or via email to [email protected] (cc: [email protected]; [email protected]). Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document. Late bids will not be accepted. Required returnable documents include: completed SBD4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and the quotation/bid template with supplier information, B-BBEE level, and ownership details.
Returnable Documents
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Quotation/bid template must include: bid number, description of goods/service, supplier name, bid amount, B-BBEE level, and company composition (ownership percentages, SMME status).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Unable to extract eligibility criteria
Technical Specifications
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of Stretchable Office Chair Covers at Mzimvubu in the Eastern Cape Province. Item specification: Stretchable Office Chair Cover, elastic Jacquard fabric slipcover, universal fit for Computer Chair, quantity: 25, protector with armrests, color: black.
Financial Requirements
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations. Submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN issued by SARS or a printed TCS certificate with the bid. Apply for TCS PIN via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. If no TCS PIN is available but the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide the CSD number. Failure to comply may render the bid invalid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Bids are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Successful bidders must complete and sign SBD7 (Written Contract Form). Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must declare any state employment, relationships with procuring institution employees, or interests in related enterprises. Collusive bidding or fraudulent claims may result in disqualification, contract cancellation, or legal action. B-BBEE: Points awarded for Level 1-2 QSE or EME (3 points). Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire if not registered in South Africa.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE status level contribution: 3 points for Level 1-2 QSE or EME. Bidders must indicate their B-BBEE level and ownership composition (e.g., % Black ownership, youth, women, disability, rural/township, cooperatives, military veterans).
Contractual Terms
Source: DE 05.pdfSuccessful bidders must sign SBD7 (Written Contract Form). Contract terms include: bidder certification of truthful claims, potential disqualification for fraudulent claims, and remedies for non-compliance (e.g., contract cancellation, cost recovery, or restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years). Contracts are subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Regulations, 2022.
Requirements
Source: DE 05.pdf (RFQ)Supplier information required: name, postal/street address, telephone/cellphone/fax numbers, email, VAT registration number, tax compliance status (TCS PIN or CSD number), and B-BBEE details (ownership percentages, SMME status).
Section
Source: DE 05.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. 80 points for price (formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin)) and 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals: Women Ownership (5), Disability Ownership (5), Youth Ownership (5), Location in Eastern Cape Province (2), B-BBEE Level 1-2 QSE/EME (3). Total: 100 points. Failure to submit proof forfeits specific goal points.
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)
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Water and SanitationContact Person
JOYCE MOLAPO
Phone
033-239-1299
[email protected]
Address
MZIMVUBU DAM - SIQHUNGQWINI AREA - TSOLO - 5090
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
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The DWS manages South Africa's water resources, infrastructure, and sanitation policy and services.
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