Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173939
The department requires the supply and delivery of fortinet network switches and access points for the technology innovation agency in kwazulu-natal. Bidders must complete sbd 4 (declaration of interest) and submit their quotations by 20 october 2026 at 09:00. The most consequential consideration is full disclosure of any state employment, connections, and all csd‑registered companies, as failure to do so results in automatic disqualification.
SBD 4 Declaration: Bidders must complete SBD 4 and disclose any director/shareholder employment by an organ of state and any related connections.
Register for Tender Defaulters: Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.
CSD Companies Disclosure: All CSD‑registered active companies linked to directors must be disclosed; omission leads to disqualification.
Submission Deadline: Quotations must be submitted by 20 October 2026 at 09:00.
Mandatory Forms: SBD 4 is the only required form to be returned with the bid.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 09:00
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Please email to [email protected] And please check all attached documents for specifications
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Request for Quotation
1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
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Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)13 Oct
2026
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Tender was published
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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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REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency is procuring FORTINET NETWORK SWITCHES & ACCESS POINTS for national infrastructure deployment. The tender seeks suppliers to provide network switching and access point solutions.
Annexure.xlsx.pdf
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Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdf
Supply and delivery of Fortinet Network Switches and Access Points by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) for its operations in Durban, South Africa.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx
Supply and delivery of Fortinet network switches and access points for the Technology Innovation Agency.
POS10012.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency invites quotations for the supply and delivery of Fortinet network switches and access points nationally. Bidders must submit a completed request for quotation, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, proof of applicable specific goals, and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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Evaluation uses a preference point system (either 80/20 or 90/10 to be determined by the lowest acceptable tender).
Price: 80 points.
Specific goals: 20 points allocated as follows:
Bidders must submit proof to claim points; failure to submit proof means points are not claimed.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)B-BBEE compliance: To claim specific goal points, bidders must provide proof of ownership status (historically disadvantaged individuals, black women, disability, youth).
A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) is required.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid.
Important Dates
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Closing: 20 October 2026 at 09:00
Submission Guidelines
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): mandatory disclosure of whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution
Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified
Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all Directors will lead to disqualification
Closing time: 09:00
Important Dates
Source: Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 20 October 2026 at 09:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit indicated.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation criteria not specified in the document. Only mandatory requirement: bidder must be an authorised Fortinet reseller with accreditation proof attached to quotation.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Supply of Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points (Fortinet Network Equipment).
Detailed specifications: Refer to attached Annexure (not provided in document).
Delivery address: 28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban, 4120 (GPS -30.020745, 30.905836).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory: Bidder must be an authorised Fortinet reseller and attach accreditation proof with quotation.
No other compliance requirements (CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) mentioned in the document.
Section
Source: Request for Quotation - Fortinet Network Switches & Access Points.pdfNo evaluation criteria detailed beyond the mandatory Fortinet reseller authorisation requirement.
Important Dates
Source: Annexure.xlsx.pdf (unknown)Closing: 20 October 2026 at 11:00
Technical Specifications
Source: Annexure.xlsx.pdf (unknown)Required hardware:
Support services (included in pricing schedule):
Remote implementation:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Annexure.xlsx.pdf (unknown)Pricing schedule items:
Important Dates
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Closing date and time: 20 October 2026 at 09:00. No compulsory briefing or site visit stated.
Contact Information
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Contact name: Mapule Msiza
Contact role: Not specified
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: not stated
Delivery address: 28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban
Submission Guidelines
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Submission method: email to [email protected]. Closing time: 09:00 on 20 October 2026. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution. SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE points under the PPPFA 80/20 system. Completed and signed request for quotation form. Missing any returnable form results in disqualification. Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered. Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Evaluation method: 80/20 preferential point system. Minimum qualifying score: not specified. Scoring split: 80% for price/other factors, 20% for B-BBEE specific goals. Evaluation stages: compliance check (CSD registration, submission of SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms, proof of specific goals). Failure to provide required proof of specific goals may affect the preferential point assessment. Non-compliance with the 30-day payment terms after delivery may constitute a breach of tender conditions.
Technical Specifications
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Scope: Fortinet network switches & access points. No specific quantities, models, technical standards, deliverables, locations, service levels or capacity requirements stated beyond the product description.
Financial Requirements
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)Pricing format: not specified. Bid security: not stated. Guarantees: not stated. Retention: not stated. Payment terms: invoice paid after good and services delivery and within 30 days as per the National Treasury Act. Price validity period: 30 days after closing date. Financial capacity thresholds: not stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: POS10012.docx (unknown)CSD registration: mandatory. B-BBEE specific goals: 50% Owned By Historically Disadvantaged Individuals, 51% Owned Black Women, At Least One Of The Owners Has A Disability / Disabilities, At Least One Of The Owners Is A Youth. CIDB grade: not stated. CIPC registration: not stated. Professional registrations: not stated. Local content: not stated. Required forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim).
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1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
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Last checked
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