E-library subscription services for 2026–2029 (RFQ NB143/2026)

Returnable documents: the completed and signed sworn affidavit (Annexure B) confirming EME or QSE status and black ownership percentages must be submitted with the RFQ. SMME preference points are only allocated when this form is completed and returned with the RFQ.

Bidders claiming SMME preference points must submit the completed sworn affidavit (Annexure B) with the RFQ, confirming EME or QSE status and the declared black ownership percentages. Black people means Africans, Coloureds and Indians who are South African citizens by birth or descent, or who became citizens by naturalisation before 27 April 1994 or on or after that date where they would have been entitled to naturalisation before it.

Bidders claiming SMME preference points must submit a sworn affidavit (Annexure B) confirming EME or QSE status. EME: annual total revenue R10 million or less. QSE: annual total revenue between R10 million and R50 million. The affidavit must declare the percentage of Black beneficiaries, Black woman beneficiaries, and Black designated group beneficiaries. The affidavit is valid for 12 months from the date signed by the Commissioner of Oaths.

The procurement is for an e-library subscription for 2026-2029. The available document contains only the standard bidder's disclosure form (SBD 4) and does not provide further scope details.

Returnable documents:

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares whether the bidder or any director, trustee, shareholder, member or partner is employed by an organ of state, has a relationship with anyone employed by the procuring institution, or has an interest in any other related enterprise. Must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors; failure to disclose all leads to disqualification.
• Certificate of Independent Bid Determination: certifies the bid was prepared independently, with no collusion, communication or price agreement with competitors.

Disqualification risks:

• Being listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
• False or incomplete disclosure in the SBD 4 declaration.

Evaluation stages:

• Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
• The bidder's disclosure declaration must be completed and signed; failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors leads to disqualification.
• The certificate of independent bid determination must be signed, confirming no collusion or price disclosure to competitors.

The tender is for an e-library subscription for the period 2026-2029. No further technical specifications are provided in the available document.

No specific compliance requirements beyond the standard declarations are stated in the available document.