Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - AVONDALE/PAROW - Cape Town -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170114
Petrosa requires the supply of twelve (12) laptops and three (3) tower high-performance engineering workstations. Bidders must submit their tender electronically through the online portal, completing mandatory questionnaires and entering a response price and lead time. The most consequential requirement is that any price change after submission cancels the original tender and requires a full resubmission, otherwise NO tender is recorded.
Bidders must submit their tender electronically through the online portal using valid login credentials (username, user code and password).
Bidders must open all attached documents, complete the mandatory questionnaires, and enter the price in the "Response Price" field and lead time in the "Lead Time" field.
Bidders must attach all required documents via the portal and submit using the "Submit Tender" button.
If the price is changed after submission, the original tender is cancelled and the tender must be resubmitted; failure to resubmit means no tender is recorded.
Bidders must accept the terms and conditions and complete the mandatory questionnaires as part of the submission process.
The tender reference number starts with the prefix AHT, indicating a quotation for ad-hoc purchases.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 30 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - AVONDALE/PAROW - Cape Town -
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Description
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf11 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
Supplier Self Registration.pdf
PetroSA is procuring twelve (12) laptops and three (3) tower high-performance engineering workstations. The document provided is a supplier registration guide for PetroSA's online portal, not the tender specification or evaluation criteria.
AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdf
PetroSA is procuring twelve (12) laptops and three (3) tower high-performance engineering workstations for its Geophysicists and Geologists, to replace end-of-life VDI infrastructure. The equipment must meet detailed mandatory technical specifications, including security, performance, and warranty requirements, and be delivered to PetroSA's Parow offices.
HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
PetroSA is procuring twelve laptops and three tower high-performance engineering workstations for its operations in the Western Cape. The tender is submitted electronically through PetroSA's online portal, with a closing date of 30 September 2026 at 11:00.
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The tender is for the provisioning of twelve (12) laptops and three (3) tower high-performance engineering workstations.
Submission Guidelines
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit their tender through the online portal. The process requires logging in with a username, user code and password, then navigating to the tender listing (reference numbers starting with CTT for tenders, AHT for quotations). Bidders must open all attached documents before proceeding, complete the mandatory questionnaires, enter the price in the "Response Price" field and lead time in the "Lead Time" field, attach documents, and submit via the "Submit Tender" button. Changing the price after submission cancels the original tender and requires resubmission; if not resubmitted, no tender is recorded. The submission report can be exported to Word, Excel or PDF.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must have valid login credentials (username, user code, and password) to access the portal. They must accept the terms and conditions and complete the mandatory questionnaires. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)The tender requires the supply of twelve (12) laptops and three (3) tower high-performance engineering workstations. Specific technical specifications are not provided in the available text.
Methodology
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)Step-by-step instructions for submitting a tender/quotation through the online portal, including logging in, navigating steps, completing questionnaires, entering prices and lead times, attaching documents, submitting the tender, and viewing the submission report. Note that changing the price after submission cancels the original tender and requires resubmission.
Compliance Requirements
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)No specific requirements found
Section
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdfThe evaluation criteria questionnaire is used by the system to evaluate the tender. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the available text.
Contact Information
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":null,"department":null,"address":" Any enquiries regarding this tender should be addressed to Caroline Widmer"}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on CSD (MAAA number) and registered on PetroSA's eProcurement system. Must provide written proof from OEM or distributor of being a Service Partner and/or Value-Added Reseller for the laptops and workstations. Must provide written quotation with Bill of Materials and all-inclusive fee. Must provide written proof of two references for same or similar services. Must fully complete and attach the CBA (Commercial Bid Analysis). Failure to meet any mandatory specification will result in elimination. No emailed tenders accepted.
Technical Specifications
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)PetroSA currently makes use of DELL/EMC VxRail VDI infrastructure to process and
manipulate Seismic and Big Data for Upstream decision making. The technology has
served its purpose up to now. The infrastructure has reached its end-of-service-life
and out of maintenance. Therefore, PetroSA requires to acquire dedicated
engineering computing devices for the Geophysicists and Geologists to enable them
to process data and support the current and upcoming projects for PetroSA.
Pricing Schedule
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdfhardware and services including warranties, if applicable; and
refer Returnable Schedule .
completed and attached to its Tender on ISS, failing which may result to
elimination.
specifications required.
Important Notice: The selected brand and configuration may be adopted as
PetroSA’s initial engineering reference configuration, subject to periodic
architecture, security, supportability and commercial review. This does not
commit PetroSA to future purchases and does not restrict future competitive
procurement.
Any enquiries regarding this tender should be addressed to Caroline Widmer
in the Tender Office at telephone no. (021) 929-3006, or e-mail address
Log onto the PetroSA website and access the full RFQ on the e-Procurement
system. www.procurement.petrosa.com
No emailed tenders will be accepted.
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Requirements
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory minimum specifications for all computing devices include: TPM 2.0 or later, BIOS/firmware password, chassis intrusion detection, camera privacy shutter (physical), integrated fingerprint reader (mandatory for laptops), Intel vPro, Wake-on-LAN, network boot (PXE), remote BIOS/firmware configuration, and international warranty coverage. Laptops must have a minimum 79-key layout, AI/Copilot key or equivalent, and integrated fingerprint reader. Towers must have discrete graphics (NVIDIA RTX 5500 24GB GDDR6 3xDP 1xHDMI) and support for additional monitors. Each proposed item must comply with or exceed every mandatory requirement; where a component differs from a stated reference part, the bidder must provide manufacturer evidence of equal or better performance.
Section
Source: AHT27026 Scope of Work.pdfElimination criteria: If any mandatory specification is not met, the tenderer is eliminated. Tenderers must provide written proof from the OEM or distributor of being a Service Partner and/or Value-Added Reseller for the laptops and workstations. Tenderers must provide written proof of two references for same or similar services. The CBA (Commercial Bid Analysis) must be fully completed and attached to the tender on ISS, failing which may result in elimination. An all-inclusive quotation must be attached stipulating the specifications required.
Contact Information
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"012 406 9222","department":null,"address":null}
Returnable Documents
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must attach required documents using the 'Manage Attachments' function. For each document, provide a description (e.g., BEE certificate 2018), upload the file, and save. When attaching multiple documents, click 'Clear' before uploading the next one.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must be registered on the CSD (Central Supplier Database) and complete PetroSA's online registration. Bidders must provide BEE information and declare any conflict of interest. No other eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)field. Type
in your document description (e.g. BEE certificate 2018) then click on “Upload”.
upload your document and click on save.
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Select the document from your source directory folder and click on “Open”, then
click on “Save”. (Or double click on your source document)
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You will get a message “saved successfully” when your document is saved and
you will be able to see the saved document record at the bottom of your screen.
PS: When you attach more than one document (e.g.: BEE certificate and profile),
remember to Click on “Clear” before uploading your next document.
have conflict of interest, please select “Yes” indicator and type the declaration. If
not, please select “No” indicator, then click on “Save” button to proceed.
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Requirements
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za as Phase 1 of the PetroSA registration process. Assistance with CSD registration is available from CSD National Support on 012 406 9222 or [email protected], with additional provincial support contacts at https://secure.csd.gov.za/Feedback/ProvincialContacts.
Section
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)For assistance with the registration process or if your status precludes you from tendering online or your BEE status is not vetted, contact PetroSA on 021 928 4731 and advise the Tender Consultant (contact details found on the online tender).
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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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.
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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
151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - AVONDALE/PAROW - Cape Town -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
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AI status
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Data conflicts
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