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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174467
The state security agency requires a robotic process automation (rpa) tool and its licensing model, to be delivered as a single supply. Bidders must submit a quotation on official forms by email before the closing time, with all mandatory documents including sbd 4, tax clearance, csd number, and b-bbee evidence. The contract is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system, with price worth 80 points and b-bbee status worth up to 20 points. The most consequential consideration is that failure to provide the csd number or tax clearance certificate, or quoting on fewer items, will invalidate the bid.
Closing: Bids must be emailed to [email protected] by 23 October 2026 at 11:00; late bids are not accepted.
Mandatory documents: Submit the official quotation on company letterhead (stamped, with physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT number if claimed, date and signature), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution), and a valid tax clearance certificate (original) for goods/services valued at R30 000.
CSD registration: Provide the Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number; failure to do so invalidates the bid.
B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points; points are awarded per level (Level 1 = 20 points down to Level 8 = 2 points).
Evaluation: The bid is evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022) – price 80 points, B-BBEE status 20 points.
Disqualification risks: Quoting on fewer items/quantities than requested, omitting SBD 4, or being a person in the service of the state (or a company/close corporation with directors/members in the service of the state) will disqualify the bid.
Tax compliance: Submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available; for consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
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Date & Time
Friday, 23 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)16 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 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.
RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf
The State Security Agency requires a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool and its licensing model, to be delivered as a single bid. The procurement follows the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, with price weighted at 80 points and B-BBEE status level at 20 points.
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R 228 131
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The State Security Agency requires a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool and its licensing model.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 23 October 2026 at 11:00
Briefing session: Not applicable (N/A).
Briefing Session
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Briefing session: Not applicable (N/A).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries
Submission
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to the State Security Agency.
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing time: 23 October 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022).
Price: maximum 80 points.
B-BBEE status level of contributor: maximum 20 points.
Points for B-BBEE status level:
Bidders must be tax compliant and submit a SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number.
Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The State Security Agency requires a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) tool.
Scope:
The quotation must be strictly to specification and state the delivery period.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Pricing items:
Payment will be effected within 30 days on receipt of an original invoice and statement. Price must be inclusive of VAT.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: total bid price inclusive of VAT.
Payment: within 30 days of receipt of original invoice and statement.
Quotation validity: 30 days.
No bid security, bonds, guarantees or retention mentioned.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance:
CSD registration: mandatory – failure to provide CSD number invalidates the bid.
B-BBEE: a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
State employment: bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Workmen's Compensation Fund: certificate of good standing required where applicable.
Health and Safety: file required where applicable.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The service provider must submit a Health and Safety file where applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7). The bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions. The offer must remain binding for the validity period stated (30 days).
Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Quoting on fewer items/quantities than requested will invalidate the quotation. The offer must be strictly to specification. The bidder must indicate the delivery period.
Section
Source: RFQ FOR RPA TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The quotation will be evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system in terms of the Preferential Procurement Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 (R30 000 – R50 000 000.00).
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.
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Address
Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
16 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
083-327-9165[email protected]Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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