Media partnership with rise FM for tourism awareness campaign (nov–dec 2026)

Returnable documents:

• Annexure B (Sworn Affidavit for EME and QSE): must be completed, signed before a Commissioner of Oaths, and returned with the RFQ/RFP. The bidder must tick either EME or QSE and confirm the applicable revenue threshold. The affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date signed by the Commissioner.

SMME preference points are only allocated when the sworn affidavit (Annexure B) is completed and returned with the RFQ/RFP. The bidder must indicate EME or QSE status based on annual total revenue: EME if R10,000,000.00 or less; QSE if between R10,000,000.00 and R50,000,000.00. The affidavit must be sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths, whose signature and stamp must appear.

B-BBEE affidavit requirements:

• EME (annual total revenue R10,000,000.00 or less) and QSE (annual total revenue between R10,000,000.00 and R50,000,000.00) must submit the sworn affidavit to claim SMME preference points.
• The affidavit must state the percentage of Black beneficiaries, Black woman beneficiaries, and Black designated group beneficiaries as per the Amended Codes of Good Practice.
• The affidavit must be signed by the deponent and the Commissioner of Oaths, and is valid for 12 months from the date signed by the Commissioner.

The Department of Tourism requires a media partnership with RISE FM to create awareness of its programmes during November to December 2026. The scope includes 4 x 10-minute interview slots on RISE FM during prime time shows (schedule to be provided) and pre-promos prior to the interview segments. Bidders should contact Purine Khoza (Sales Rep for Rise FM) for the advertising package.

Closing date: 19 October 2026 at 09:00

SCM enquiries:

• Email: [email protected]

Technical enquiries:

• Contact: Sindi Zwane
• Telephone: 012 444 6612
• Email: [email protected]

Advertising package (Rise FM):

• Contact: Purine Khoza (Sales Rep)
• Telephone: 072 312 0506
• Email: [email protected]

Submission address:

Tourism House

17 Trevenna Street

Sunnyside, Pretoria 0002

Submission method: email to [email protected] or hand delivery to Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria 0002.

• Hand-delivered RFQs must be entered in the quotations register; failure to do so invalidates the RFQ.
• Late bids will not be considered.
• All bids must be submitted on the official SBD forms, completed, signed and returned.
• Bidders may not alter the content or sequence of the SBD4 form.
• Bidders must quote on the entire scope of work; failure to do so may result in no award.
• Bidders must indicate the validity period (in days) of their price quotation after the closing date.
• Bidders must indicate the planned delivery period (in days) from the date an order is issued.

Returnable documents:

• Part A & B: completed and signed bid invitation form and terms and conditions.
• Annexure A (SBD4): bidder's disclosure of interest.
• Annexure B: proof of ownership by woman (shareholding certificate, certified ID copies, full CSD report).
• Annexure C: proof of ownership by black person(s) (shareholding certificate, certified ID copies, full CSD report).
• Annexure D: valid B-BBEE sworn affidavit for EME/QSE, or consolidated B-BBEE certificate for joint ventures.
• Annexure E: quoted price or financial offer aligned with the scope of work.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution) must be submitted.

Evaluation: 80/20 preferential point system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals).

• Price points: lowest acceptable tender scores 80; others score proportionally using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
• Specific goals: women ownership up to 6 points, black ownership up to 12 points, SMME (EME or QSE) up to 2 points.
• Points for specific goals are only awarded if the required proof is submitted with the RFQ; otherwise zero points.
• Award to the bidder with the highest total points, unless objective criteria justify otherwise.
• Deadlock: if equal total points, award to the bidder with the highest specific goals points; if still equal, decided by drawing of lots.

The Department of Tourism requires a media partnership with RISE FM to create awareness of its programmes during November to December 2026.

• 4 x 10-minute interview slots on RISE FM, during prime time shows (schedule to be provided).
• Pre-promos to be broadcast prior to the interview segments.
• Bidders should contact Purine Khoza (Sales Rep for Rise FM) for the advertising package.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided schedule: total price excluding VAT, VAT at 15% (if registered), and grand total including VAT. Bidders must quote on the entire scope of work.

Pricing must be submitted on the provided schedule:

• Total price excluding VAT.
• VAT at 15% (only if the bidder is registered for VAT).
• Grand total including VAT (total bid price).
• Bidders must quote on the entire scope of work.

Tax compliance:

• Bidders must submit their SARS tax compliance status PIN, or a printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number if registered on the Central Supplier Database.
• In consortia, joint ventures or sub-contracting, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate, PIN or CSD number.
• Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are state employees, will not be considered.

Csd:

• Bidders must submit a full CSD report (not summarised), preferably drawn prior to the closing date.
• Information on the CSD report must match the identity documents and company registration documents.

B-bbee:

• EMEs and QSEs must submit a valid B-BBEE sworn affidavit (valid 12 months from date signed by the Commissioner), accompanied by CIPC business registration and share certificate.
• Joint ventures claiming points must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate from an accredited verification agency; joint venture affidavits are not accepted.
• Proof of ownership by woman or black person(s) must be submitted to claim specific goals points.

The 2010 General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and are available on the National Treasury website.

• Deliveries must be accompanied by a delivery note or invoice referencing the official purchase order number.
• Non-compliant deliveries may be returned at the supplier's expense; the department is not liable for payment of incorrectly delivered goods or services.
• POPIA: personal information shared with the department is treated confidentially, but the department may process and place it in the public domain in executing its mandate; the department accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from such processing.

Bids must be delivered by the stipulated date and time to the correct address. Physical submissions must be completed in the register for quotations; failure to do so invalidates the RFQ. Late bids will not be considered. Bidders are not allowed to alter the content and sequence of information in the SBD4 form. The department reserves the right to negotiate with bidders prior or post award. The department may allocate zero/nil points for specific goals where proof is not submitted with the RFQ.

Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit a SARS tax compliance status PIN or printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number if registered. Each party in a consortium/JV/sub-contracting must submit separate TCS. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are state employees, will not be considered. Bidders must indicate the validity period of their price quotation after closing date.

The 80/20 preferential point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Specific goals: women ownership up to 6 points, black ownership up to 12 points, SMME (EME or QSE) up to 2 points. Price points calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Award to the bidder with the highest total points, unless objective criteria justify otherwise. Deadlock: if equal total points, award to the bidder with the highest specific goals points; if still equal, decided by drawing of lots.