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
1 DR LATEGAN ROAD - GROENKLOOF - PRETORIA - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158010
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) invites qualified service providers to bid on the decommissioning and removal of an existing walk-in freezer, followed by the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new walk-in freezer system, including all mechanical, electrical, and structural components. This tender is open to suppliers with HVAC, electrical, and refrigeration expertise, and compliance with sabs procurement and regulatory standards is mandatory.
Submit bids via email to [email protected] only. No late submissions accepted. Bids must include: National Treasury CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure Form), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), Non-Disclosure Agreement, and General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Links or WeTransfer submissions are not accepted. Bidders are responsible for ensuring timely receipt. SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions or select based on its own criteria. No contract is formed until a formal agreement is signed. SABS is not liable for bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
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Request for Quotation
1 DR LATEGAN ROAD - GROENKLOOF - PRETORIA - 0001
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RFQ201985 Walk in freezer.pdf
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the decommissioning and removal of an existing walk-in freezer, as well as the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new walk-in freezer system. The project includes mechanical, electrical, and structural work, with compliance to health, safety, and environmental regulations. The tender closes on 18 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC.
Date & Time
Thursday, 18 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001
03 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
18 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
RÂ 760Â 326
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. 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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Explore Our BlogScope: Decommission and remove existing walk-in freezer; supply, install, and commission a new walk-in freezer system including mechanical, electrical (DB and control panel), and structural components. Key deliverables: fully operational freezer, test/commissioning reports, electrical and refrigeration certificates, warranty, manuals, and 1-year PPM plan. Technical requirements: temperature range of -18°C or lower, airtight assembly, proper sealing, compliance with health/safety, environmental, and electrical codes. Site assessment, preparation, and disposal of old materials required. Training and handover included.
Quotation must be all-inclusive of VAT, transportation costs, and disbursements. Fixed price required; for foreign currencies, bidders must provide for forward cover. No advance payments—payment tied to delivery milestones. SABS not liable for bid preparation costs.
Mandatory: CSD registration, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, Non-Disclosure Agreement, GCC. Technical compliance: HVAC technician certification (Trade Test or National Diploma), Wireman’s License (Three Phase), SARACCA registration/accreditation, CIDB grading 1ME or higher. Submit 3 reference letters for similar work completed within the last 5 years.
Point Allocation Breakdown
51%
Compulsory Briefing Session: 11 June 2026 at 10:00 AM, Venue: SABS Head-Office, 1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001. Closing Date and Time: 18 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Quotation validity period: 120 days from closing date, extendable by SABS by 60 days via written notice without bidder consent or amendment.
Enquiries: Tsheho Maba. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 011 238 2303. Do not contact other SABS personnel—disqualification risk. Clarifications must be submitted via email only. SABS Procurement Terms and Conditions: https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp.
Project involves decommissioning and removing an existing walk-in freezer, followed by the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new walk-in freezer system. Includes all mechanical, electrical (DB and control panel), and structural components. SABS Standard Terms and Conditions apply (available at https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp).
80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 system applies. 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (e.g., B-BBEE ownership levels). Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 form and supporting documents to claim preference points. SABS may verify claims and disqualify fraudulent submissions.
Bidder accepts all RFQ terms and conditions upon submission. No contract exists until formal agreement is signed. SABS reserves the right to reject any bid, discontinue the process, or not award the contract. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days via written notice. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS not liable for bidder costs. Bidder’s contractual terms are not binding on SABS.
Quality requirements: airtight assembly, proper sealing of doors/joints, compliance with building/electrical codes, and temperature stability at -18°C or lower. Testing includes pressure/leak tests, refrigerant charging, and 1-week performance run. Deliverables: test/commissioning reports, electrical/refrigeration certificates, warranty, manuals, and 1-year PPM plan.
Compliance with health and safety regulations is mandatory. Requirements include safe disconnection of electrical/refrigeration systems, refrigerant recovery per environmental regulations, and site safety during decommissioning, installation, and testing. All work must adhere to OHS standards.
Bidders must be suitably qualified, registered, and experienced. Minimum requirements: HVAC technician certification (Trade Test or National Diploma), Wireman’s License (Three Phase), SARACCA registration/accreditation, CIDB grading 1ME or higher, and 3 reference letters for similar work completed within 5 years.
Quotation must be fixed price, all-inclusive of VAT, transportation, and disbursements. For foreign currencies, include forward cover provisions. No partial or advance payments—payment tied to delivery milestones as agreed with SABS.
Primary contact: Tsheho Maba. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 011 238 2303. All enquiries must be directed to this contact. No other SABS personnel may be contacted—disqualification risk. Clarifications via email only.
Project involves decommissioning and removing an existing walk-in freezer, followed by the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new walk-in freezer system. Includes all mechanical, electrical (DB and control panel), and structural components. SABS Standard Terms and Conditions apply (available at https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp).
Project involves decommissioning and removing an existing walk-in freezer, followed by the supply, installation, and commissioning of a new walk-in freezer system. Includes all mechanical, electrical (DB and control panel), and structural components. SABS Standard Terms and Conditions apply (available at https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp).
Primary contact: Tsheho Maba. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 011 238 2303. All enquiries must be directed to this contact. No other SABS personnel may be contacted—disqualification risk. Clarifications via email only.
Bidder accepts all RFQ terms and conditions upon submission. No contract exists until formal agreement is signed. SABS reserves the right to reject any bid, discontinue the process, or not award the contract. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days via written notice. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS not liable for bidder costs. Bidder’s contractual terms are not binding on SABS.
SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions, select based on its own criteria, or not award the contract. Bid validity period may be extended by SABS without bidder consent. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS is not liable for any bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
Bidder accepts all RFQ terms and conditions upon submission. No contract exists until formal agreement is signed. SABS reserves the right to reject any bid, discontinue the process, or not award the contract. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days via written notice. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS not liable for bidder costs. Bidder’s contractual terms are not binding on SABS.
SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions, select based on its own criteria, or not award the contract. Bid validity period may be extended by SABS without bidder consent. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS is not liable for any bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions, select based on its own criteria, or not award the contract. Bid validity period may be extended by SABS without bidder consent. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS is not liable for any bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions, select based on its own criteria, or not award the contract. Bid validity period may be extended by SABS without bidder consent. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS is not liable for any bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
Technical and compliance requirements: HVAC certification, Wireman’s License (Three Phase), SARACCA registration, CIDB 1ME+, and 3 reference letters for similar projects. Submit CSD registration, B-BBEE certificate, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, NDA, and GCC with bid.
Compulsory Briefing Session: 11 June 2026 at 10:00 AM. Venue: SABS Head-Office, 1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0001. Attendance is mandatory for bidders.
Closing Date and Time 18 June 2026 @11:00am
Quotation must be fixed price, all-inclusive of VAT, transportation, and disbursements. For foreign currencies, include forward cover provisions. No partial or advance payments—payment tied to delivery milestones as agreed with SABS.
Primary contact: Tsheho Maba. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 011 238 2303. All enquiries must be directed to this contact. No other SABS personnel may be contacted—disqualification risk. Clarifications via email only.
Bidder accepts all RFQ terms and conditions upon submission. No contract exists until formal agreement is signed. SABS reserves the right to reject any bid, discontinue the process, or not award the contract. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days via written notice. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS not liable for bidder costs. Bidder’s contractual terms are not binding on SABS.
SABS reserves the right to reject non-compliant submissions, select based on its own criteria, or not award the contract. Bid validity period may be extended by SABS without bidder consent. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS is not liable for any bidder costs incurred during preparation or submission.
Bidder accepts all RFQ terms and conditions upon submission. No contract exists until formal agreement is signed. SABS reserves the right to reject any bid, discontinue the process, or not award the contract. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days via written notice. Bidders are not obligated to accept extensions. SABS not liable for bidder costs. Bidder’s contractual terms are not binding on SABS.
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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)
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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This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
SA Bureau of StandardsContact Person
Tshehofatso Maba
Phone
012-428-6157
[email protected]
Website
www.sabs.co.za/
Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
03 Jun 2026
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Enhanced
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1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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