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
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
17 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
4 Harbor Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160594
The richards bay industrial development zone is appointing a service provider to procure social relief items for a 36-month period. This tender is open to suppliers who can source and supply these essential goods.
Date & Time
Friday, 17 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
4 Harbor Arterial - Alton - Richards Bay - 3900
29 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Jul
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.
TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdf
The Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone SOC Ltd is seeking a service provider for procurement of social relief items for a 36-month period. Tender involves strict compliance with B-BBEE requirements, functionality scoring, and physical submission procedures.
Median Estimate
R 32 945
Range
Based on 3 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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Description
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdfAppointment of a service provider for procurement of social
Relief items for the period of 36 months.
Tender documents together will be available as from 29 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 and will be emailed upon an
indication of interest and submission of proof of payment of the tender charge from the prospective tenderer. A nonrefundable cash payment of R500.00
Returnable Documents
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdf (TENDER)Tender documents together will be available as from 29 June 2026 to 17 July 2026 and will be emailed upon an indication of interest and submission of proof of payment of the tender charge from the prospective tenderer. A nonrefundable cash payment of R500.00 paid into the RBIDZ’s bank account, namely Absa, Branch Code: 632005 Account No.: 4072219190. Proof of Payments should be emailed to [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdf (TENDER)Only Exempted Micro Enterprises (EMEs) with B-BBEE Level 1 status are eligible to tender. Tenderers must meet pre-qualification criteria for preferential procurement. Non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdf (TENDER)In accordance with the RBIDZ Preferential Procurement Policy and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Acts and associated Codes of Good Practice, it is a condition of tender that, only tenderers that are EMEs and with a B-BBEE Level 1 shall be eligible to tender. Tenderers that do not meet the pre-qualification criteria for preferential procurement shall be immediately disqualified.
Special Conditions
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdf (TENDER)accept or not to accept any Tender in whole or part thereof. The RBIDZ reserves the right to appoint a Tenderer that best meets the requirements of the company on reasonable grounds.
Section
Source: TENDER NOTICE - MO-ADM-542-26 - SOCIAL RELIEF (002).pdfTenders will first be evaluated in terms of compliance assessment, functionality, and thereafter price and preference on
a 80/20 system as contemplated in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and must score a minimum of
65% on functionality to be considered further in terms of price and preference. Tenderers who do not obtain the minimum
functionality scoring will be regarded as non-responsive and that will lead to the disqualification of the Tender
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
The Richards Bay Industrial Development ZoneContact Person
RBIDZ-SCM
Phone
035-797-2600
[email protected]
Website
www.rbidz.co.za/
Address
RBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
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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Contact
035-797-2600[email protected]www.rbidz.co.zaRBIDZ OFFICE COMPLEX, 4 Harbour Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900, South Africa
Key Personnel
Data conflicts
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