The garden route district municipality is inviting service providers to submit quotations for the renewal of adobe subscription licenses for a period of one year. The contract includes the renewal of 12 acrobat pro for teams licenses and 1 creative cloud pro for teams license, with pricing to remain fixed for 60 days. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and comply with all tax, b-bbee, and municipal account requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit a sealed envelope marked with the bid number IGRDM/02/26-27 and title, deposited in the Bid Box at 54 York Street, George, before 11:00 on 17 August 2026.
Provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (TCS) and be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
Include a recent municipal account or valid lease agreement for the primary business location to claim locality points.
Complete and sign all required forms (MBD 1, 3.1, 4, 5 if applicable, 6.1, 7.1, 8, 9, Authority of Signatory, Annexure A).
Prices must be firm, include VAT, and remain valid for 90 days after closing; pricing must be fixed for 60 days.
Bids must be submitted on the official tender document; faxed, e-mailed, or late bids will not be accepted.
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Important Dates
06 Aug
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Aug
2026
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Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
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IGRDM0226-27 Appointment of a service provider for the renewal of adobe subscription licences for a period of one year.pdf
The Garden Route District Municipality is seeking a service provider for the renewal of Adobe subscription licenses for a one-year period. The tender (IGRDM/02/26-27) requires bidders to submit a fixed-price quotation for Adobe Acrobat Pro and Creative Cloud Pro licenses, with a closing date of 17 August 2026 at 11:00. The contract will be awarded based on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, with points for price, B-BBEE status, and locality.
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Source: IGRDM0226-27 Appointment of a service provider for the renewal of adobe subscription licences for a period of one year.pdf
The tender is for the renewal of Adobe subscription licenses for a period of one year.
Required licenses: Acrobat Pro for teams (12 units) and Creative Cloud Pro for teams (1 unit), both with specific product codes and volume discount level.
Pricing must be fixed for 60 days from closing date; VAT included.
License details: VIP Number AB751666DF0E9DA2DFEA, Government market segment, anniversary date 1 October 2026.
Bidders must complete the Certificate of Municipal Services, declaring no undisputed municipal debts.
Important Dates
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Closing date: 17 August 2026, 11:00.
Tender documents available from 06 August 2026.
No briefing session or site meeting.
Contact Information
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Submission address: Garden Route District Municipality, Supply Chain Management Unit, 54 York Street, George, 6530.
Submission Guidelines
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Submit a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number (IGRDM/02/26-27) and title, deposited in the Bid Box at the Garden Route District Municipality, 54 York Street, George, 6530, before 11:00 on 17 August 2026.
Bids may be delivered by hand, courier, or post at the bidder's risk; faxed, e-mailed, or late bids will not be accepted.
Complete the original bid document fully in black ink, sign all pages, and initial every page; do not retype or alter the document.
Attach a copy of the resolution authorising the signatory to submit the bid on behalf of the company.
Complete and sign all required forms: MBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), MBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), MBD 5 (if applicable), MBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), MBD 7.1 (Formal Contract), MBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), Authority of Signatory, and Annexure A (Past Experience).
Include a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (TCS) and CSD number; failure to submit will disqualify the bid.
Include a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points.
Provide a recent municipal account or valid lease agreement for the primary business location; failure results in 0 locality points.
Bids must remain valid for 90 days after the closing date.
No site meeting is scheduled; no briefing session.
Evaluation Criteria
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Bids evaluated on responsiveness to specifications and additional criteria in the bid documents.
Preference point system: 80/20 for contracts up to R50 million (all taxes included); 90/10 for above R50 million. The lowest acceptable tender determines the applicable system.
Price points: maximum 80 (80/20) or 90 (90/10) points, calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin) or 90(1 - (Pt-Pmin)/Pmin).
Locality points: Supplier located within Garden Route District = 10 (80/20) or 5 (90/10); within Western Cape Province = 5 (80/20) or 2.5 (90/10); outside Western Cape = 0. Proof of location required (municipal account or lease).
Joint ventures/consortia must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate to claim B-BBEE points; all members must be based in the same locality to claim locality points.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid SARS TCS PIN; non-compliant bids will be disqualified.
Bidders must not be in the service of the state and must have no undisputed municipal debts older than three months.
Technical Specifications
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Scope: Renewal of Adobe subscription licenses for a period of one year.
Licenses required:
Acrobat Pro for teams, ALL Multiple Platforms, Multi European Languages, Subscription New, Annual - 1 User - VIP MP GOV - Volume Discount Level 2 (10-49) - 12 Months (Product code 30002137CC02A12), Quantity: 12.
Creative Cloud Pro for teams, ALL Multiple Platforms, Multi European Languages, Subscription New, Annual - 1 User - VIP MP GOV - Volume Discount Level 2 (10-49) - 12 Months (Product code 30002907CC02A12), Quantity: 1.
License information: Organisation Name: Garden Route District Municipality; VIP Number: AB751666DF0E9DA2DFEA; Market Segment: Government; Anniversary Date: 1 October 2026.
Pricing must be fixed for 60 days from the closing date, irrespective of exchange rate fluctuations; indicate YES/NO on the pricing schedule.
VAT must be included in all prices (if VAT vendor).
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Experience & Qualifications
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Bidders must complete Annexure A: Past Experience.
The Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9) must be completed, confirming no bid-rigging.
No specific minimum experience or qualifications are stated in the tender document.
Quality Management
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No specific quality management requirements are stated in the tender document.
Bids will be opened in public immediately after closing; names and total amounts may be read out if requested.
Bids received are recorded in a register open for public inspection.
Pricing Schedule
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Pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) must be completed with firm prices only; non-firm prices will not be considered.
Prices must include all applicable taxes and be in South African Rand.
Pricing must be fixed for 60 days from closing date.
Provide municipal account or lease agreement to support locality preference points.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Financial Requirements
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Pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) must be completed with firm prices only; non-firm prices (subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Prices must be in South African Rand and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies).
Bids must remain valid for 90 days after closing date.
Pricing must be fixed for 60 days from closing date.
Provide municipal account of rates and taxes for the bidding entity and its directors; bidders or directors in arrears for more than three months will be disqualified.
If leasing, attach a valid lease agreement.
The successful bidder will be liable for stamp duties and costs on legal documents, surety, and retentions.
Compliance Requirements
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Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is mandatory; register at www.csd.gov.za if not already registered.
Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (TCS) must be submitted; non-compliant bids will be disqualified.
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit individual TCS PIN and CSD number.
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points; failure results in 0 points.
B-BBEE certificates must be valid originals or certified copies.
Complete Declaration of Interest (MBD 4) and disclose any relationship with persons in the service of the state.
Complete Declaration for Procurement Above R10 Million (MBD 5) if applicable; submit audited or unaudited financial statements as required.
Complete Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state.
Foreign suppliers must complete the Pre-Award Questionnaire in Part B:3.
Health & Safety
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No specific health and safety requirements are stated in the tender document.
Bidders must not contact the Municipality regarding their bid after closure until award; any additional information must be submitted in writing.
Attempts to influence evaluation or award may result in rejection of the bid.
Fraudulent claims for preference points may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, and restriction from doing business with organs of state for up to 10 years.
Contractual Terms
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The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (MBD 7.1) within 30 days of notification.
Contract will be in English.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any Special Conditions apply.
The Municipality may cancel the contract if false information is provided, and may recover costs, losses, or damages.
Bidders must complete Declaration of Interest (MBD 4) and Declaration for Procurement Above R10 Million (MBD 5) if applicable.
Bidders must not have undisputed municipal debts older than three months.
The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, in whole or part.
Section
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Evaluation follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
80/20 system for contracts up to R50 million; 90/10 for above R50 million.
Price points: 80 or 90 maximum, calculated using the formula.
B-BBEE status level points as per table (Level 1 = 10/5, Level 2 = 9/4.5, etc.).
Locality points: Garden Route District = 10/5, Western Cape = 5/2.5, outside = 0.
Bidders must be CSD registered and tax compliant.
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.
This tender has strong source evidence, including source metadata and supporting tender information synced from the government tender portal.
Tenders SA is not the issuing authority. All tenders are automatically synced from the official government tender portal. Always confirm final submission details, closing dates, briefing sessions, eligibility requirements, and documents on the official government portal before applying.