Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
83 Louis Avenue - Menlyn - Pretoria - 0063
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173971
The technology innovation agency is requesting quotes for telkom number porting to sip trunks, requiring suppliers to migrate telecommunications numbers to new sip trunking infrastructure. Bidders must demonstrate eligibility for preference points under the 90/10 system with specific goals including 50% historically disadvantaged individual ownership, 51% black women ownership, at least one disabled owner, and youth ownership. Critical requirements include completing the sbd 6.1 Preference points form with documentary proof, meeting b-bbee and CIDB compliance standards, and submitting all mandatory forms before the closing date.
Preference Point Eligibility: Must meet B-BBEE and CIDB criteria (50% HDI ownership, 51% Black Women ownership, at least one disabled owner, at least one youth owner) with documented proof
Mandatory Forms: Complete SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim form and SBD 4 Declaration of Interest
Closing Deadline: Submit bid by 20 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC
Scoring System: Total 100 points (80/90 price allocation depending on contract value tier, 20 points for specific goals)
Compliance Obligations: Provide full documentation for preference claims; failure results in point disallowance and potential disqualification
Disqualifying Factors: Failure to disclose conflicts of interest, missing preference proofs, or non-compliance with transparency requirements
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 - 09:00
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Request for Quotation
83 Louis Avenue - Menlyn - Pretoria - 0063
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Important Dates
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Closing date and time: 20 October 2026 at 09:00
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13 Oct
2026
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2026
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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)
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SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency requests quotations for porting Telkom telephone numbers to SIP trunks.
Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf
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REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency requires the porting of Telkom numbers to SIP trunks. Quotations must be submitted by 20 October 2026 at 09:00. Bidders must complete the Bidder's Disclosure form (SBD 4) to ensure compliance with procurement transparency and integrity requirements.
POS10010.docx
Request for Quotation for Telkom number porting to SIP trunks from Technology Innovation Agency in Gauteng, requiring suppliers to meet specific B-BBEE ownership and diversity targets and submit required documentation.
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Contact Information
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Contact: Mapule Msiza
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: not stated
Submission/service delivery address: 83 Lois Avenue Menlyn Pretoria
Submission Guidelines
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Closing date and time: 20 October 2026 at 09:00
Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Delivery address: 83 Lois Avenue Menlyn Pretoria
Required forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and signed; completed and signed request for quotation form required
Proof of specific goals required: 50% HDI ownership (5 points), 51% Black women ownership (5 points), disability certification (5 points), youth ownership (5 points)
Quotations received after closing date and time will not be considered
Price quotations valid for 30 days after closing date
Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database
Evaluation Criteria
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)80/20 preferential point system applied
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database
B-BBEE ownership requirement: ≥50% Historically Disadvantaged Individuals
B-BBEE ownership requirement: ≥51% Black women
At least one owner must have a disability (5 evaluation points)
At least one owner must be a youth (5 evaluation points)
Minimum qualifying score: not explicitly stated
Technical Specifications
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Telkom number porting to SIP trunks
Service description: number porting to SIP trunks
No detailed technical specifications beyond service description provided in source
Financial Requirements
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Invoice paid after goods and services delivery and within 30 days as per National Treasury Act
Price quotations valid for 30 days after closing date
No explicit bid security, guarantees, or retention mentioned
Compliance Requirements
Source: POS10010.docx (unknown)Registration on Central Supplier Database mandatory
B-BBEE: ≥50% Historically Disadvantaged Individuals ownership required
B-BBEE: ≥51% Black women ownership required
At least one owner must have a disability
At least one owner must be a youth
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and signed
Description
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)Preference points claim document conforming to the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, serving as the official form for claiming preference points based on specific goals.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)Evaluation based on price and specific goals, total 100 points. Preference point system to be determined after tender closure (80/20 for requirements up to R50 million, 90/10 above R50 million; lowest/highest acceptable tender determines the applicable system). Price allocation: 80 or 90 points depending on determined system. Specific goals allocation: 20 points. Specific goals: 50% Historically Disadvantaged Individuals ownership (5 points), 51% Black Women ownership (5 points), at least one owner with disability (5 points), at least one owner who is youth (5 points). Proof required to claim; failure to submit means points not allocated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)B-BBEE specific goals for preference points: 50% Historically Disadvantaged Individuals ownership (5 points), 51% Black Women ownership (5 points), at least one owner with disability (5 points), at least one owner who is youth (5 points). Documentary proof required to claim points; failure to submit means points not allocated.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Returnable forms — must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Disqualification criteria:
No further evaluation criteria (price/functionality split, minimum scores) are specified in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Compliance requirements:
Description
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Voice migration and integration project: port Telkom PRI and BRI numbers to SIP trunks on existing AudioCodes Mediant 800 SBC, configure hybrid routing between ShoreTel PBX and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 20 October 2026 at 09:00 UTC
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Project: Voice migration and integration – port Telkom PRI and BRI numbers to SIP trunks terminating on existing AudioCodes Mediant 800 SBC in datacenter
Configure SBC for hybrid call routing between ShoreTel PBX and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing
Number Porting & SIP Trunks:
SBC Configuration: Program AudioCodes Mediant 800 SBC with SIP normalization rules, dial plans, security policies, routing tables to bridge SIP trunks, ShoreTel PBX, Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams Direct Routing: Implement certified Direct Routing on SBC, configure voice policies in Microsoft 365 tenant, set up failover routing to ShoreTel PBX
Cutover & Validation: Conduct cutover, end-to-end testing, supply complete as-built documentation
SBC Upstream: Existing fiber upstream connectivity on SBC connected to internet (1 Gbps)
Methodology
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Methodology includes AudioCodes SBC setup, ShoreTel PBX integration, and Microsoft Teams Direct Routing configuration.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Two signed client reference letters for projects completed within the last 36 months covering Telkom number porting, AudioCodes SBC configuration, and Teams Direct Routing.
Quality Management
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Quality requirements:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Microsoft 365 licensing: 30 Teams Phone Standard licenses, pro-rated from activation to 30 June 2028, payable 100% upfront as a single payment.
Financial Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Pricing structure (itemised breakdown required):
No bid security, bonds, guarantees, or retention mentioned
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements (failure to comply results in disqualification):
Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements:
Section
Source: Request for Quotation - Telkom Number porting to SIP Trunks v2.pdf (RFQ)Bidders failing to meet all mandatory requirements will be disqualified and not considered for further evaluation.
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
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Act 3 of 2000
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