Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
No.1 Creamery road, Old CPA Building - Kings Park - Komani - 5320
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
10 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177678
The eastern cape department of public works and infrastructure requires the once-off supply and delivery of cleaning materials to all its depots in the chris hani district. The contract covers a defined list of cleaning consumables and equipment, with delivery to the department's komani office within five working days of contract signing. Bidders must submit a sealed, signed quotation by 25 november 2026 at 11:00, and the award will follow the 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
Closing: Sealed envelope marked with bid number CHR5-26/27-0012 and description must be in the bid box at Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, No.1 Creamery Road, Old CPA Building, Kings Park, Komani, 5320 by 25 November 2026 at 11:00; late, faxed, emailed or electronic bids are rejected.
Mandatory returnables: Submit the original bid document with SBD 1 Part A and Part B (signed, dated, with amount), SBD 3.1 firm pricing schedule fully completed, SBD 4 bidder's disclosure, SBD 6.1 preference points claim, the compulsory enterprise questionnaire, and a resolution to sign where applicable; any incomplete or unsigned form makes the bid non-responsive.
Eligibility: Bidders must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture or consortium, must be registered on the CSD prior to award, must be tax compliant (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number), and must not be in the service of the state or listed on the Register of Bid Defaulters.
Security vetting: All bidders intending to render services will be subjected to security screening and vetting before award.
Pricing: Firm prices only, in South African Rand, including all delivery costs and taxes; no price escalation; the bid is awarded as a whole, so every item on the pricing schedule must be priced; amount in words governs over figures.
Evaluation: Two phases - Phase 1 compliance and responsiveness, then Phase 2 under the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points); award to the highest point scorer, but the department may negotiate if the offer is not market-related.
Delivery: Once-off delivery within 5 working days of contract signing to No.1 Creamery Road, Kings Park, Komani, 5320, between 08:30 and 15:00 Monday to Friday; notify the project leader 24 hours before delivery; all materials must bear the SABS mark and meet South African safety standards, otherwise they will be rejected at the supplier's cost.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 25 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
No.1 Creamery road, Old CPA Building - Kings Park - Komani - 5320
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Important Dates
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)10 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Chris Hani District, requires the once-off supply and delivery of cleaning materials for all its depots. The contract covers a defined list of cleaning consumables and equipment, with delivery to the district office in Komani within five working days of contract signing.
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Organization
Eastern Cape - Roads and Public WorksMatched by category & region
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Closing date and time: 25 November 2026 at 11:00
Quotation documents available from: 10 November 2026
Delivery period: once-off, within 5 working days of contract signing
Validity period: 90 days from closing date
Contact Information
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)SCM enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Fraud and bid abuse hotline: 0800 701 701
Submission address:
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
No.1 Creamery Road
Old CPA Building
Kings Park
Komani, 5320
Delivery address: No.1 Creamery Road, Kings Park, Komani, 5320
Submission Guidelines
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Sealed envelope, clearly marked with the bid number CHR5-26/27-0012 and bid description, deposited in the departmental bid box.
Bid box address: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, No.1 Creamery Road, Old CPA Building, Kings Park, Komani, 5320 (ground floor).
Closing: 25 November 2026 at 11:00; bids opened in public immediately after.
Late, faxed, emailed, or electronic bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened where practicable.
Bids must be submitted on official forms (not retyped).
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):
Bidders must be a legal entity, partnership, joint venture, or consortium; only one offer per item allowed.
Bids received after closing time will not be accepted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation in two phases:
Phase 1 – Compliance and responsiveness: The bid must be in original format, fully completed and signed; SBD 1 (Part B), SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and the Compulsory Enterprise Questionnaire must be correctly completed; failure automatically eliminates the bid.
Phase 2 – PPPFA and PPR 2022 evaluation using the 80/20 preference point system (contract value up to R50 million):
Price points formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin), where Pt is tender price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable price.
Award to the highest point scorer; the Department may negotiate if the offer is not market-related, but bidders may not increase their offer.
The Department may also award to a tenderer that did not score highest if a risk assessment shows the higher scorer lacks capacity.
Technical Specifications
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Once-off supply and delivery of cleaning material to all depots in the Chris Hani District.
Quantities and items (all once-off delivery):
Delivery address: No.1 Creamery Road, Kings Park, Komani, 5320.
Delivery times: 08:30 to 15:00, Monday to Friday.
Delivery conditions: The departmental project leader must be notified 24 hours before delivery; goods are checked for quality, quantity, and content against the pricing schedule at delivery.
Quality standards: All materials must bear the SABS mark and comply with South African regulatory and safety standards. Materials that do not meet standards will be rejected and returned at the supplier's cost.
Brand names: If a brand is specified, an equivalent or better item is acceptable.
Financial Requirements
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)Pricing: Firm prices only, quoted in South African Rand, including all costs (delivery, profit, and applicable taxes).
No price escalation allowed.
VAT: 15% VAT must be added separately; a tax invoice will be issued.
If amount in words differs from figures, the words govern.
The contract will be awarded as a whole; all items must be priced.
Payment: Invoices to be submitted to the district office; email for invoices: [email protected]
No bid security or guarantees are specified, but the Department may require sureties for due fulfilment of the contract.
Validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Quotation document for Cleaning material.pdf (TENDER)CSD registration: Mandatory prior to award; proof of registration should be submitted with the bid.
Tax compliance: Bidders must be tax compliant; a valid SARS tax compliance status PIN or CSD number must be submitted. Bidders found non-compliant will be given 7 days to rectify before being declared non-responsive.
Persons in the service of the state, or companies/CCs with directors/members in the service of the state, are not eligible.
Bidders must not be listed on the Register of Bid Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Security screening and vetting: Bidders intending to render services will be subjected to security screening and vetting prior to award.
POI compliance (POPIA) applies.
SBD 6.1 must be completed and signed to claim preference points for specific goals; failure results in no specific goal points.
Joint ventures/consortia: Each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
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