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 Proposal
Delivery Location
Old Bus Depot, Mbubu Road, - Sweetwaters - Pietermaritzburg - 2004
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163125
This tender is for the provision of air-conditioning maintenance services for a period of 12 months for the human sciences research council in kwazulu-natal. IT is a request for proposal where bids will be evaluated based on price and specific broad-based black economic empowerment (b-bbee) goals. The tender is aimed at service providers capable of delivering the required maintenance services.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 06 August 2026 - 16:00
Venue
HSRC Old Bus Depot Mbubu Road Sweetwaters Pietermaritzburg
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Request for Proposal
Old Bus Depot, Mbubu Road, - Sweetwaters - Pietermaritzburg - 2004
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Description
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc22 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Aug
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.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docx
The Human Sciences Research Council in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking air-conditioning maintenance services for a 12-month period. The tender includes a mandatory disclosure form requiring bidders to declare any conflicts of interest, state employment connections, and ensure compliance with anti-collusion regulations.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf
This is SBD 6.1, the Preference Points Claim Form for a tender issued by the Human Sciences Research Council in KwaZulu-Natal for Air-Conditioning Maintenance Services over 12 months. The document outlines the preferential procurement scoring system (80/20 or 90/10) to be used, where points are awarded for Price (80 or 90 points) and Specific Goals related to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) (20 or 10 points). Tenderers must complete this form to claim points for being an SMME and for ownership by designated groups.
Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a service provider for 12-month air-conditioning maintenance services at its Sweetwaters office in Pietermaritzburg. The contract covers planned maintenance (minor services every 6 months and one major service annually) for approximately 61 units, plus unplanned/emergency repairs. No minimum work volume is guaranteed.
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R 195 100
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Important Dates
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc (unknown)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc (unknown)Minimum three signed reference letters for similar contracts within last two years. Proof of trade qualifications and relevant certifications for lead technician (minimum 5 years experience). Proof of insurance liability cover of at least R500,000 per occurrence/incident. Copy of Letter of Good Standing with Compensation Commissioner as per section 89 of Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 1993. Failure to meet ANY mandatory criteria results in disqualification.
Technical Specifications
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc (unknown)Financial Requirements
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: Aircon service spec Maritzburg.doc (unknown)Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docxAny person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docx (unknown)Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. They must have no undisclosed conflicts of interest with the procuring institution. All directors/trustees/shareholders with state employment must be disclosed. Bidders must certify independent bidding without prior consultation with competitors.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docx (unknown)Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docx (unknown)No specific requirements found
Contact Information
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility for Specific Goals points is based on verified B-BBEE status: 1. Being an SMME (EME or QSE). 2. Being at least 50% owned by black people. 3. Being at least 30% owned by black people who are youth. 4. Being at least 30% owned by black people who are women. 5. Being at least 30% owned by black people with disabilities. The tender is open to various company types including Pty Ltd, Close Corporations, Partnerships/Joint Ventures, etc.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf (TENDER)Contractual Terms
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdfSets 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 4 of 2006
Relevant to electricity, generation, transmission, distribution and energy-service procurement.
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Act 107 of 1998
Relevant where environmental authorisations, EIAs or environmental compliance may apply.
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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 electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance. Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 28 of 2002
Relevant to mineral resources, mining rights, prospecting and mining-related procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve petroleum, oil, gas, fuel, or energy-resource services.
Act 40 of 2004
Relevant to regulated electricity, piped-gas and petroleum-pipeline activities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve electricity, power supply, energy infrastructure, generators, or energy maintenance.
Address
HSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
3
Last checked
22 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
012-302-2160[email protected]www.hsrc.ac.zaHSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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