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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
02 Mzuzu Street - Pellissier - Bloemfontein - 9301
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174091
Vaal central water requires a three-year renewal of the annual licence and support for read AI enterprise + plus for 20 users, covering november 2026 to november 2029, with delivery to the bloemfontein head office. Bidders must submit a firm, tax-inclusive quotation valid for at least 60 days, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is that all mandatory forms (sbd 1, sbd 3.1, Sbd 4, sbd 6.1) Must be fully completed and signed, and the bid must be submitted as a one-folder bid on company letterhead by the closing deadline.
Closing: 22 October 2026 at 12:00, submitted via email to [email protected] (subject line VCW27/028A) or hand-delivered to the bid box at Vaal Central Water Head Office, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Mandatory returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), SBD 4, and SBD 6.1; also submit proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).
Pre-qualification: bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN (or CSD number if no PIN) and submit a one-folder bid on company letterhead, stamped; failure to meet any pre-qualifier results in immediate disqualification.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points); specific goal points are only awarded if valid supporting documents (e.g. CIPC/CSD, ID copy, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit) are submitted.
Pricing: firm prices inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%), valid for at least 60 days from closing date; transport fees must be included in the quoted price, not as a separate item.
Scope: Read AI Enterprise+ Plan for 20 users per year, covering three periods: November 2026–November 2027, November 2027–November 2028, and November 2028–November 2029.
Disqualification risks: late submission, missing or unsigned forms, quoting not to specification, bidders or directors in the service of the state, and failure to respond to clarification requests within 2 days.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 22 October 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Quotation
02 Mzuzu Street - Pellissier - Bloemfontein - 9301
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Description
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)14 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
22 Oct
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.
VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf
Vaal Central Water requires a three-year renewal of annual licences and support for Read AI Enterprise + Plus for 20 users, covering November 2026 to November 2029. Bidders must submit a firm, tax-inclusive price valid for 60 days, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system.
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Renewal of annual licence and support for Read AI Enterprise + Plus for three years.
Delivery to Bloemfontein Head Office.
Quotation is not an instruction to proceed; supply only starts on issue of a formal Purchase Order.
Important Dates
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 22 October 2026 at 12:00.
No briefing or site visit is stated.
Contact Information
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)SCM contact:
Technical queries:
Submission address:
Vaal Central Water Head Office
02 Mzuzu Street
Pellissier
Bloemfontein, 9301
Submission Guidelines
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected] (subject line: VCW27/028A) or hand delivery to the bid box at the security entrance, Vaal Central Water Head Office, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Closing time: 22 October 2026 at 12:00.
Bids must be submitted as a one-folder bid on company letterhead, stamped.
Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Stage 1 – Responsiveness (pre-qualifiers):
Bidders failing any pre-qualifier are disqualified immediately.
Clarification responses must be provided within 2 days of request.
Specific goals points (20) are only awarded if valid supporting documents are submitted.
Vaal Central Water may award to a bidder not scoring highest on reasonable justifiable grounds.
Technical Specifications
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Renewal of annual licence and support for Read AI Enterprise + Plus for a period of three years.
Licence scope: 20 users per year.
Delivery location: Bloemfontein Head Office.
Prices must be firm and valid for at least 60 days from the offer date.
A firm delivery period must be indicated.
Quotation is not an instruction to proceed; supply only starts on issue of a formal Purchase Order.
Pricing Schedule
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) requires firm prices for each of three annual periods:
Prices must be firm, valid for 60 days, inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%).
Transport fees must be included in the quoted price.
Delivery period and basis must be indicated.
Financial Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be firm and inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%).
Transport fees must be included in the quoted price, not as a separate item.
Offer validity: at least 60 days from closing date.
Vaal Central Water reserves the right not to process partial payments on procurement below R1,000,000.00.
Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) covers three annual periods:
Compliance Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance:
B-bbee:
Specific goals supporting documents (for points):
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Specific goals points (20) require valid supporting documents:
Points allocated for historically disadvantaged individuals (Black, women, youth, people with disability) and promotion of BBBEE companies.
Contractual Terms
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Contract is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) issued by National Treasury.
Successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7).
Vaal Central Water may award to a bidder not scoring highest on reasonable justifiable grounds.
No instruction to proceed until a formal Purchase Order is issued.
Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Prices valid for 60 days, firm and inclusive of all taxes.
Firm delivery period must be indicated.
Compliance with General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
Bidders must submit completed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and specification.
Bidders not quoting to specification will not be evaluated further.
Vaal Central Water reserves right not to process partial payments below R1,000,000.
Section
Source: VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf (RFQ)Stage 1 responsiveness check includes pre-qualifiers (fully completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and responsiveness criteria (one-folder bid on company letterhead, Tax Compliance Status Pin, arithmetic error calculation) with 2-day clarification time.
Bidders not meeting pre-qualifiers are disqualified.
Evaluation uses 80/20 preference point system.
Vaal Central Water may award to a bidder not scoring highest on reasonable justifiable grounds.
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.
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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
2 Mzuzu St, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9322, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
15 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
051-403-0800[email protected]vaalcentralwater.co.za2 Mzuzu St, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9322, South Africa
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