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.
Issuing Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
05 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
EAST PIER BUILDING, V & A WATERFRONT - CAPE TOWN - Cape Town - 8000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163842
This tender invites suppliers to provide laundry services in the western cape. Contractors with experience in commercial laundry should apply. Submissions must be received by 5 august 2026.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 05 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
EAST PIER BUILDING, V & A WATERFRONT - CAPE TOWN - Cape Town - 8000
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Contact Information
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29 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Aug
2026
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.
DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdf
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Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesContact Person
Andiswa Euphimia Charlie
Phone
012-399-9892
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdf (RFQ)Unable to extract eligibility criteria
Technical Specifications
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdf (RFQ)Of item(s)/ service(s) required: (box/ item) item(s)
Laundry Services: Collect and Deliver for the MARION ISLAND Return Voyage 2026
(1). Marion Returns
Laundry Services: (Collect and Deliver for the GOUGH ISLAND Return Voyage 2026)
*Any reference to the words “Bid” or “Bidder” herein and/or in any other documentation shall be construed to have the same meaning as the words “Tender” or “Tenderer”
Quality Management
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdfNote 1: RFQ instruction
a) Tenderers are required to use this Request for Quotation (RFQ) Form when quoting and include VAT per item (where applicable),
and the quotation must be on your company’s letterhead including correct banking details should also be included on the quotation.
b) All quotations received [email protected] after the closing date and time will NOT be accepted for consideration.
c) For quotations with a Rand value up to R1 000 000, the preference point system of 80/20 will apply, where 80 points will be for
(Price) and 20 points will be for Specific Goals (more than 50% ownership by either Black People, Women or People living with
Disability) in terms of section 2(1)(d) of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, (Act No ), If the
application is made by a Joint Venture or Partnership, the accreditation credentials in the name of joined entities must be submitted.
ATTENTION TO: Andiswa Charlie
TEL NO: 021 493 7149 EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
Compliance Requirements
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdf (RFQ)CSD Registration Report or MAAA
Central Supplier Database (CSD) number or report must be provided
Central supplier database (csd) number
e) CSD Registration Report or MAAA. number.
c) SARS Tax Status Pin requirements / or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number or report must be provided.
Tenderers are required to duly complete and sign the SBD 4, SBD 6.1 forms, respectively.
a) Submit a complete and signed SBD 6.1, which is used for claiming specific goals.
Points Allocation: 80 points
B-BBEE Details: all received prices must be firm until the required goods or services are
delivered to the specified location. No price adjustment will be accepted, except those that are subject to the rate of
exchange.
Note 2: preferential point system
For bidders to claim preference points, the following must be adhered to;
a) Submit a complete and signed SBD 6.1, which is used for claiming specific goals.
b) Submit a Medical Certificate signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number when claiming for disability.
c) Submit a SANAS/ Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
indicating the level of ownership in the enterprise by persons historically disadvantaged by unfair discrimination on the basis of
race, gender, or
d) Submit ownership Certificate issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
e) CSD Registration Report or MAAA. number.
f) Failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or document required in terms of this tender to claim points for specific goals with
the tender will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.
Note 3: tax legislation
a) Bidder must at all-time be compliant when submitting a proposal to DFFE and remain compliant for the entire contract term with all
applicable tax legislation, including but not limited to the Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. ) and Value Added Tax Act,
1991 (Act No. ).
b) Bidders who make taxable supplies more than R1 million in any 12-month conservative period are liable for compulsory VAT
registration, but a person may also choose to register voluntarily provided that the minimum threshold of R50 000 has been
exceeded in the past 12-month period.
c) SARS Tax Status Pin requirements / or Centr
Health & Safety
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdfdown filled gear. It is a highly effective cleaner which removes body oils and dirt from both the fabric and the down fill. It also restores the Durable
Water Repellence (DWR) of both the outer fabric and the down.
-SEAM SEALING: One common method is using seam sealing tape. This involves applying specialized tape over the stitched seam, often duct tape,
usually made of waterproof material and heat-activated to create a strong bond. Seam-sealing tape is commonly used in outdoor gear, such as rain
jackets and tents WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OUR Padded and Waterproof jackets and Trousers.
-Deodorisers:
damp smells.
time.
-All Gumboots should be evaluated for leaks and cleaned accordingly.
NB: No goods/ services should be delivered before an official order is received from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment.
Failure to deliver goods within the agreed timelines might result in an order being cancelled and possible inclusion on the Database of
Section
Source: DFFEQ 115 LAUNDRY SERVICES.pdfPt−Pmin
Ps= 80(1− )
Pmin
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable tender
3.2. Formulae for disposal or leasing of state assets and income
Generating procurement
3.2.1. Points awarded for price
A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price on the following basis:
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Pt−Pmax
Ps= 80(1+ )
Pmax
Where
Ps = Points scored for price of tender under consideration
Pt = Price of tender under consideration
Pmax = Price of highest acceptable tender
4.1. In terms of Regulation 4(2); 5(2); 6(2) and 7(2) of the Preferential Procurement
Regulations, preference points must be awarded for specific goals stated in the tender.
For the purposes of this tender the tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals
stated in table 1 below as may be supported by proof/ documentation stated in the
conditions of this tender:
4.2. In cases where organs of state intend to use Regulation 3(2) of the Regulations, which
states that, if it is unclear whether the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system applies,
an organ of state must, in the tender documents, stipulate in the case of—
(a) an invitation for tender for income-generating contracts, that either the 80/20
or 90/10 preference point system will apply and that the highest acceptable
tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point system; or
(b) any other invitation for tender, that either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point
system will apply and that the lowest acceptable tender will be used to
determine the applicable preference point system,
then the organ of state must indicate the points allocated for specific goals for both the
90/10 and 80/20 preference point system.
Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table
below.
(Note to organs of state: Where the 80/20 preference point system is applicable,
corresponding points must also be indicated as such.
Note to tenderers: The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each
preference point system.)
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Number of Number of
points points
claimed allocated
(80/20
The specific goals allocated points in terms of (80/20 system) system)
this tender
(To be (To be
completed by completed by
the organ of the tenderer)
state)
More than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by Black people 20
More than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by Women 20
More than 50% (fifty percent) ownership by people with 20
disabilities
Declaration with regard to company/firm
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One-person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Public Company
Personal Liability Company
(Pty) Limited
Non-Profit Company
State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box]
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender,
qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown
in paragraphs 1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the organ of state that the claims are correct;
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any
of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in
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addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered
as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due
to such cancellation;
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any
organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi
alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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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.
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High source confidence
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Last checked
29 Jul 2026
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