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
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
23 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
473 Steve Biko Road, Environment House, Arcadia, Pretoria - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170532
DFFE is procuring a two-year ssl/tls certificate service covering certificate issuance, validation, renewal, installation, revocation, and replacement, delivered electronically through a portal. The contract includes 50 hours of technical assistance per year and requires the supplier to notify DFFE of certificate expiries at least 60 days in advance. Bidders must be certified partners or resellers of the certificate authority, and the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points available for ownership by black people, women, or people with disabilities. The most consequential consideration is that the bidder must hold a valid partner/reseller certification and submit all required forms and declarations by the closing time to avoid disqualification.
Mandatory partner/reseller certification: Submit a copy of a certificate or letter confirming the bidder is a certified partner or reseller of the certificate authority, or the bid will be disqualified.
Submission channel and closing: Email quotations to [email protected] before the closing date and time; late submissions are not accepted. Include the RFQ number in the email subject.
Preference point system: The 80/20 system applies (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Claim a maximum of 20 points for more than 50% ownership by Black people, women, or people with disabilities — the claimed points must match the allocated points.
Required forms: Complete and sign SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Also complete SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) and SBD 7 (written contract form for the successful bidder).
CSD and tax compliance: Provide a CSD (MAAA) number or TCS PIN; if not registered for tax compliance, complete the relevant declaration. Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
Pricing and delivery: Quote firm prices inclusive of VAT and all taxes (including PAYE, UIF, SDL). Include all delivery costs. No goods or services may be delivered before a purchase order or formal appointment letter is received.
Validity and negotiation: Bids must remain valid for the specified period; DFFE may negotiate price with the recommended bidder without offering the same to others. Bidders must respond to any extension of validity in writing or be disqualified.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 23 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
473 Steve Biko Road, Environment House, Arcadia, Pretoria - Arcadia - Pretoria - 0001
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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.
2026-2027 RFQ Template SSL final (003).pdf
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment requires the procurement, provisioning, renewal and implementation of Lawtrust SSL certificates (subscriptions) for a period of two years, including support services, for its premises at Environment House, Pretoria. The scope covers 19 Standard OV SSL, 14 Advantage OV SSL, 10 Multi-Domain OV SSL, 2 Wildcard OV SSL certificates, and professional services, with delivery electronically via the supplier's portal.
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Address
473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
25 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
012-399-9059[email protected]www.dffe.gov.za473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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