Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
Gauteng - Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
25 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House - Marshalltown - JOHANNESBURG - 2001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170720
The gauteng department of agriculture and rural development (gdard) is procuring goods or services under an RFQ, with evaluation based on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system (price and specific goals). Bidders must submit firm, vat-inclusive prices and complete all required documentation, including the preference points claim form and declarations. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory completion of the preference points claim form and compliance with the applicable preference point system, as failure to submit required proof will result in disqualification.
Closing date and time: Not stated in the provided text; verify with the official tender documents.
Preference points: The applicable system (80/20 or 90/10) will be determined based on the tender value; bidders must complete the Preference Points Claim Form and indicate how they claim points for specific goals.
Price evaluation: Price is a key criterion, with points allocated as 80 or 90 for price and 20 or 10 for specific goals, depending on the system used.
Mandatory documentation: All required documentation must be submitted with the quotation, including the preference points claim form and declarations of interest.
Disqualification risks: Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.
Declaration of interest: Bidders must complete the declaration of interest form, disclosing any relationship with state employees or other enterprises, and certify the information is true and complete.
Soil test results: If applicable, soil test results must come from a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
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Date & Time
Friday, 25 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
56 Eloff Street, Umnotho House - Marshalltown - JOHANNESBURG - 2001
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Submission Guidelines
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17 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
REQUISITION FOR SOIL TESTING.pdf
The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) requires soil testing services, including analysis of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, soil pH, fertility status, and crop-specific fertilizer recommendations. Results must come from a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
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Organization
Gauteng - Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentContact Person
Sechela Kgomokaboya
Phone
+27 11 240 2500
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Returnable Documents
Source: REQUISITION FOR SOIL TESTING.pdf (RFQ)Submit quotations on company letterhead, signed by an authorised representative. Include the completed Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) and B-BBEE affidavit or certificate. Soil test results must be from a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REQUISITION FOR SOIL TESTING.pdf (RFQ)Preference Points
Preference points will be allocated using either the 80/20 or 90/10 system, depending on the tender value. The applicable system will be determined once tenders are received. Points are claimed via the Preference Points Claim Form.
Price
Price is a key evaluation criterion. The lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the preference point system.
Other
The department reserves the right not to accept any offer and not to award the RFQ.
Section
Source: REQUISITION FOR SOIL TESTING.pdf (RFQ)Preference points are claimed using the 80/20 or 90/10 system. The applicable system is determined by the tender value. The lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the system. Points are awarded for price and preference claims.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
56 Eloff St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
+27 11 240 2500[email protected]www.gauteng.gov.za56 Eloff St, Marshalltown, Johannesburg, 2000, South Africa
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Median Estimate
R 1 373 225
Range
Based on 11 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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