Sunday times newspaper advertisement placement for municipal infrastructure support agent (MISA)

Closing Date: 23 June 2026 at 11:00.

No additional dates (e.g., briefings, site visits, or clarification deadlines) are specified in the document.

Department: Supply Chain Management (Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent).

No specific contact name, email, phone number, or physical address is provided in the document.

Returnable Documents:

• SBD 4 - Bidder's Disclosure form must be fully completed and submitted.
• All YES/NO questions in Sections 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 must be answered.
• If YES is selected, provide full particulars in the tables provided.
• The form must include the bidder’s signature, printed name, position, and date.

Submission Rules:

• Bids must be submitted before the closing date and time.
• Bids must align with the invitation to bid terms.

Disqualification Risks:

• Automatic disqualification if the bidder or any controlling person is listed on the Register for RFQ Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Disqualification if the SBD 4 disclosure is incomplete, false, or misleading.
• Legal action may be taken under PFMA SCM Instruction 22, the Competition Act, or the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act for false declarations or collusion.

Required Returnable:

• SBD 4 - Bidder's Disclosure form (fully completed).

Form Sections to Complete:

• Section 2.1: State employment declaration (with particulars if YES).
• Section 2.2: Relationship with MISA employees declaration (with particulars if YES).
• Section 2.3: Interest in related enterprises declaration (with particulars if YES).
• Section 3: Certification with signature, printed name, position, and date.

Eligibility:

• Open to natural or juristic persons (e.g., companies, partnerships).

Automatic Exclusions:

• Bidders listed on the Register for RFQ Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
• Bidders with undeclared conflicts of interest (e.g., state-employed directors, relationships with MISA officials).
• Bidders involved in corrupt, collusive, or anti-competitive practices.

Disqualification Triggers:

• False or incomplete SBD 4 disclosure.
• Evidence of collusion, bid-rigging, or improper communication with competitors or officials.
• Prior restrictions or convictions under public sector procurement laws.

Note: The SBD 4 form does not specify scoring methodology or preference points. Evaluation criteria are limited to compliance with disclosure and ethical requirements.

Scope:

• Placement of an advertisement in the Sunday Times Newspaper on behalf of the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA).

No further technical specifications, deliverables, or service levels are provided in the SBD 4 form.

Mandatory Declarations (SBD 4 Form):

• Declare if the bidder or any director, trustee, shareholder, member, partner, or person with controlling interest is employed by the state. If YES, provide full particulars (name, ID number, state institution, employee number).
• Declare if any person connected to the bidder has a relationship with a MISA employee. If YES, provide particulars.
• Declare if the bidder has an interest in any other related enterprise. If YES, provide particulars.

Certifications:

• Bid must be submitted independently, without consultation, communication, agreement, or arrangement with competitors (joint ventures/consortia excluded).
• Bid terms must not be disclosed to competitors before the official bid opening or contract award.
• No improper communication with MISA officials during the bidding process.
• Bidder must not have been involved in drafting the specifications or terms of reference.

Consequences of Non-Compliance:

• Bids may be reported to the Competition Commission for investigation and potential administrative penalties under Section 59 of the Competition Act.
• May be reported to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation.
• May be restricted from conducting business with the public sector for up to 10 years under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
• False declarations may result in bid rejection or action under PFMA SCM Instruction 22.

Automatic Disqualification:

• Persons listed on the Register for RFQ Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Complete and submit the SBD 4 - Bidder's Disclosure form.
• Declare state employment of directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners or persons with controlling interest (with particulars if applicable).
• Declare relationships with MISA employees (with particulars if applicable).
• Declare interest in other related enterprises (with particulars if applicable).
• Certify bid was submitted independently without collusion.
• Certify no improper communication with competitors or MISA officials.
• Accept consequences of false declarations under PFMA SCM Instruction 22.

Disqualification:

• Automatic disqualification for persons listed on the Register for RFQ Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

The SBD 4 form does not specify evaluation criteria beyond compliance with disclosure and ethical requirements. Focus is on bidder eligibility and conflict-of-interest declarations rather than scoring methodology.

Closing date: 23 June 2026 at 11:00 AM.

Application enquiries: Ms Zipho Thete & Nommiselo Mtini, Tel: 012 848 5300/5401/5305. To The T Recruitment: 067 391 7387. Submission email: Not explicitly stated for this tender; refer to general MISA contacts if needed.

Submit a quotation for the placement of an advert in the Sunday Times Newspaper. Required documents: a fully completed and signed NEW Z83 form (downloadable at www.dpsa.gov.za), a recent comprehensive CV, and contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses). Applications must quote the reference number: MISA/REQ01301/HR/A/2026/2027. Shortlisted candidates must submit certified qualifications and proof of permanent residence. Foreign qualifications require a SAQA evaluation certificate.

Applicants will be assessed based on: meeting the specific qualification and experience requirements. Shortlisted candidates will undergo: (1) a technical/practical exercise, (2) an integrity assessment, (3) personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualifications). For SMS posts: (4) verification of generic managerial competency assessment. Consent for access to social media accounts may be required. Successful candidates must enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment and complete a financial interest declaration within one month of appointment and annually thereafter.

Scope: Placement of an advert in the Sunday Times Newspaper for the Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA). Deliverable: Successful placement of the advertisement as specified.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo: (1) a technical/practical exercise, (2) integrity assessment, (3) personnel suitability checks (criminal records, citizen verification, financial records, qualifications). For SMS posts: (4) verification of generic managerial competency assessment. Consent for access to social media accounts may be required. Certified qualifications and proof of permanent residence must be submitted if shortlisted. Foreign qualifications require a SAQA evaluation certificate.