Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
BUFFALO CITY METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AGENCYLocation
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
21 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
69 FRERE ROAD - VINCENT - EAST LONDON - 5247
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165366
The buffalo city metropolitan development agency is seeking a service provider to deliver services for the bcmda annual report, including printing, design, layout, and photography for tourist attraction projects within buffalo city. The successful bidder must meet the mandatory requirements and submit a formal written quotation. The evaluation criteria include compliance evaluation, mandatory requirements, and the 80/20 preference point system.
Service Providers must be registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database.
Bidders must meet all minimum requirements for compliance evaluation.
Bidders must meet the mandatory requirements stipulated in section 5 of the terms of reference.
Tenderers are required to submit valid proof of claims for specific goals as stipulated in MBD 6.1 below.
Quotations must be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope, clearly marked, and deposited in the QUOTATIONS BOX at the offices of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency.
Quotations received after the specified closing time and date will not be considered.
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Date & Time
Friday, 21 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Evaluation criteria: quotations meeting the tender conditions shall be evaluated on 80/20 basis, in line with the PPPFA. responses to this notice shall be evaluated on: a. Compliance evaluation b. Mandatory requirements c. The 80/20 preference point system, detailed in the tender document, will be used as follows: criteria points price 80 specific goals 20 total points for price and specific goals 100
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69 FRERE ROAD - VINCENT - EAST LONDON - 5247
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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)
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NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf
Provision of services for the BCMDA Annual Report, including printing, design, layout and photography for tourist attraction projects within Buffalo City, for the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency.
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Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency hereby invites suitably qualifying Service Providers to submit formal written quotations for Provision of Services for BCMDA Annual Report (Printing, Design, Layout and Photography for tourist attraction Projects within Buffalo City).
Important Dates
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Submission deadline 21 august 2016 at 12h00
Contact Information
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries should be addressed to Z. Madabane at email address: [email protected]. SUBMISSION ADDRESS 69 FRERE ROAD, VINCENT, EAST LONDON (CORNER OF FRERE ROAD AND WINDSOR ROAD VINCENT - USE ENTRANCE AT WINDSOR ROAD)
Submission Guidelines
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit formal written quotations for Provision of Services for BCMDA Annual Report (Printing, Design, Layout and Photography for tourist attraction Projects within Buffalo City). Quotations must be submitted in hard copy in a sealed envelope, clearly marked, and deposited in the QUOTATIONS BOX at the offices of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency, 69 FRERE ROAD, VINCENT, EAST LONDON, not later than 12H00, 21 August 2016. Quotations received after the specified closing time and date will not be considered. The BCMDA does not bind itself to accept the lowest priced tender or any tender and reserves the right to accept the whole or part of the tender. BCMDA will not take responsibility for incorrectly delivered quotations sent by courier.
Returnable Documents
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Quotations meeting the tender conditions shall be evaluated on 80/20 basis, in line with the PPPFA. Responses to this NOTICE shall be evaluated on: a. Compliance evaluation b. Mandatory Requirements c. The 80/20 preference point system, detailed in the tender document, will be used as follows: CRITERIA POINTS Price 80 Specific goals 20 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100
Technical Specifications
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)The scope of work envisaged covers the following areas: 2.1 Print design, layout and photography for tourist attraction projects within Buffalo City. a. Design concept b. Design and layout of a 172-page annual report, editing of 172-page Annual Report c. Re-layout Annual Financial Statements d. Design includes images, infographics and/ or illustrations. 2.2 Annual Report a. Printing Size: 210x275 b. Pages: 172 pages, including double-sided cover Cover: 250 gsm Double-sided with glossy laminate Inside pages: 115gsm gloss c. Binding: Perfect bound d. Copies: 30
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdfBidders must submit proof of completion of previous projects in printing, graphic design and photography. Such proof must be at least 2 letters of reference/completion detailing the Rand Value of work performed at an aggregated value of at least R50 000 or above. Failure to submit letters of reference/completion (or less than 2 letters) will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. NO PURCHASE ORDERS / INVOICES / APPOINTMENT LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED IN THIS REGARD. Graphic designer with 8 years of experience must attach detailed CV’s demonstrating years of experience accompanied by copies of qualifications (with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or visual communication). Editor with 3 years of experience must attach detailed CV’s demonstrating years of experience accompanied by copies of qualifications (with a bachelor’s degree/diploma in Literature, Journalism, communication)
Financial Requirements
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)No. NAME OF REVIEW / TASKS Quantity Unit Cost TOTAL R 1. Annual Report 2016/2017 1 DESIGN AND LAYOUT a. Design concept b. Design and layout 200-page annual report c. Re-layout Annual Financial Statements d. Design includes images, infographics and/ or illustrations 2. PHOTOGRAPHY 20 a. Tourist attraction projects within Buffalo City Metropolitan (5 tourist attractions in BCMM. Edited high-resolution pictures. 3. Annual Report Printing Size: 30 210x275 Pages: 172 pages, including double-sided cover Cover: 250 gsm Double-sided with velvet/matt/glossy laminate Inside pages: 115gsm matt/gloss Binding: Perfect bound Copies: TOTAL EXC. VAT VAT AT 15% TOTAL INCL. VAT
Compliance Requirements
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Service Providers must be registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database and submit a summary report as proof of registration or alternatively reflect the CSD supplier number on their proposal. Bidders must meet all minimum requirements for compliance evaluation. Bidders must meet the mandatory requirements stipulated in section 5 of the terms of reference. Tenderers are required to submit valid proof of claims for specific goals as stipulated in MBD 6.1 below.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Table 1: Specific goals for the tender and points claimed are indicated per the table below. ... B-BBEE Level one status contributor: 10 points, proof: B-BBEE certificate confirming B-BBEE level one status contribution. Enterprise owned by majority black women: 4 points, proof: Detailed CSD report / detailed B-BBEE certificate demonstrating black women ownership. Enterprise owned by majority black youth: 4 points, proof: Detailed CSD report / detailed B-BBEE certificate demonstrating black youth ownership. Enterprise owned by majority disabled person(s): 2 points, proof: Proof from Registered Medical Practitioner / SARS exemption (ITR-DD Form) / CSD detailed report. TOTAL POINTS 20
Special Conditions
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdfThe appointed service provider will be bound to and by the Code of Conduct and Confidentiality and the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency policies in the course of execution of their duties. The Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency reserves the right to reject any proposal found to be inadequate or non-compliant to the Terms of Reference. The successful bidder must sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) which will detail, amongst others, poor performance, communication protocol and execution plan.
Requirements
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Section
Source: NOTICE 4 OF 2026 - PROVISION OF SERVICES FOR BCMDA ANNUAL REPORT (PRINTING, DESIGN, LAYOUT AND PHOTOGRAPHY FOR TOURIST AT.pdf (TENDER)Submission deadline 21 august 2026 at 12h00
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