Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
02 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
343 Jabu Ndlovu Stree - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169695
This tender invites bids for the maintenance and servicing of HVAC equipment at SITA pietermaritzburg, natalia building, 333 jabu ndlovu street. The contract covers planned and corrective maintenance, emergency response, component replacement, and trend analysis. Bidders must meet all technical mandatory requirements, be registered with the CIDB, and hold relevant trade test certificates. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals (including b-bbee). Prices must be VAT inclusive in ZAR. bidders must complete and sign all required forms, including the standard sbd forms, and provide substantiating evidence for all claims. Evaluation proceeds through stages: mandatory compliance, technical, and price/preference points. Bidders must accept all conditions or clearly indicate non-accepted conditions with reasons and proposals.
Bidder must comply with ALL technical mandatory requirements, including providing a valid Trade Test Certificate for at least one qualified Artisan - Refrigeration Mechanic.
Bidder must be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in the appropriate class and provide proof.
Bidder must provide evidence of at least two (02) customers to whom maintenance of HVAC equipment was delivered in the last five (05) years from publication date of this bid.
Bidder must complete and sign the standard National Treasury forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 5, SBD 6.1, SBD 7, SBD 8, SBD 9, SBD 11) as applicable, committing to the associated declarations and undertakings.
Bidder must complete and sign the Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (SBD 9) confirming no collusion or conflict of interest.
Bidder must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) and a copy of South African ID for ownership points.
Bidder must complete Table 6 with company name, contact details, and evidence references for all mandatory requirements.
Bidder must accept all conditions of the tender or indicate non-accepted conditions with reasons and proposals in the 'DO NOT ACCEPT ALL' column.
Bidder must quote a total price that is VAT inclusive in South African Rand (ZAR) for the entire scope of services.
Bidder must provide substantiating evidence for all preference points claimed, referencing Annex A and specific paragraphs.
Bidder must ensure all staff are equipped with adequate individual safety equipment.
Bidder must respond to emergencies and breakdowns during and after working hours as specified in the tender.
Bidder must deliver services at SITA Pietermaritzburg, Natalia Building, 333 Jabu Ndlovu Street.
Bidder must complete and sign the declaration that the bidder is not under any restriction from doing business with SITA.
Bidder must provide a copy of the company registration document and tax clearance certificate (if required by the tender).
Bidder must complete the preference point claim form (Annex A) and provide all required evidence for specific goals.
Bidder must note that failure to submit required evidence may lead to disqualification or loss of points.
Bidder must ensure that all information provided is accurate and verifiable, as SITA reserves the right to verify information.
Bidder must submit the bid response in the required format with clear referencing to Annex A, par 5.4 and 5.5.
Bidder must be aware that the evaluation follows stages: mandatory compliance, technical, and price/preference points, and must qualify at each stage to proceed.
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Date & Time
Friday, 02 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
At 343 Jabu Ndlovu Street, 1 Floor Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg.
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
343 Jabu Ndlovu Stree - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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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.
RFB 3287-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
Provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment maintenance services for the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre over a 36-month period, including preventative, corrective, and emergency maintenance, as well as BMS maintenance and airtime/SMS bundles.
RFB 3287-2026 - Notice to Bidders_June 2026 Signed.pdf
Provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment maintenance services for the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre, under a thirty-six (36) month contract. The contract is issued by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in KwaZulu-Natal.
RFB 3287-2026 Bid Specification Document.docx
A 36-month contract for preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance of HVAC equipment at the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre, including a Building Management System (BMS), with a compulsory briefing session and a four-stage evaluation process.
RFB 3287-2026 Bid document.docx
Provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment maintenance services for the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre, under a thirty-six (36) month contract. The contract is issued by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) and requires bidders to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and meet specific accreditation and experience criteria.
RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf
Provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment maintenance services for the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre, under a thirty-six (36) month contract. The contract is issued by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) SOC Ltd.
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Organization
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)Contact Person
Ntombenhle Mkhize
Phone
021-442-8545
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Description
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid document.docxProspective bidders must register on national treasury’s central supplier database prior to submitting bids.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid document.docx (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting bids. Bidders must have a valid tax clearance certificate from SARS. Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preferential Procurement Claim Form) with appropriate evidence, and the Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract (GCC). Bidders must have at least one qualified Artisan - Refrigeration Mechanic. Bidders must have executed an HVAC maintenance contract for at least two (2) customers in the past five (5) years. Bidders must be registered with the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) with a rating of 4 ME or higher. Bidders must accept ALL Special Conditions of Contract. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Bidders must attend the compulsory physical briefing session.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid document.docx (unknown)Prospective bidders must register on national treasury’s central supplier database prior to submitting bids.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid document.docx (unknown)No specific requirements found
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Notice to Bidders_June 2026 Signed.pdf (unknown)No specific eligibility criteria (such as CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or mandatory forms) are stated in the available document. Bidders should refer to the full tender pack for any required forms or pre-qualification conditions.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Notice to Bidders_June 2026 Signed.pdf (unknown)Insufficient searchable text - AI extraction recommended
Important Dates
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"21 September 2026","closingTime":"10:00 am","briefingSession":"{"date":"21 September 2026","time":"10:00 am","venue":"e: 21 September 2026","is_compulsory":true}"}
Briefing Session
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)A compulsory briefing session will be held on 21 September 2026 at 10:00 am at 343 Jabu Ndlovu Street, -1 Floor Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg.
Contact Information
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER){"name":"Ms. Siphumelele","email":"[email protected]","phone":"+27 12 482 3000","department":null,"address":".suppliers.sita.co.za at 11h00 on"}
Returnable Documents
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit their bid responses through the SITA Oracle ERP portal (www.suppliers.sita.co.za) by 11h00 on the bid closing date. A step-by-step guide is available at https://www.sita.co.za/content/erp-isupplier-ecatalogue-guidelines. Bidders must tick the box to confirm the manner of submission.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have updated company details. Attendance at the compulsory briefing session is required. Bidders must submit their bid response through the specified SITA Oracle ERP portal link.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)Provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
Maintenance
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdfSITA – ERP Oracle Portal on the link as follows: Login
Step-by-step guide to navigate and respond to SITA transactions through the SITA Oracle-
ERP:
https://www.sita.co.za/content/erp-isupplier-ecatalogue-guidelines
Submission of bid response: The bidder has submitted a bid response documentation
pack:
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)been updated on the CSD.
Administrative pre-qualification requirements
Bid pricing schedule
Bidders will complete the bid pricing schedule in the Excel spreadsheet format provided
ete the bid pricing schedule in the Excel spreadsheet format provided
Requirements
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must ensure they are registered on the CSD and that all company details are updated on the CSD. Administrative pre-qualification requirements: bid response must be submitted in the correct format as one original document.
Section
Source: RFB 3287-2026 - Invitation to bidders.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries: Ntombenhle Mkhize, Tel: 033 260 3187, email: [email protected]. All queries to this bid must be submitted in writing to this email address.
Description
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsxCell B4: PROVISION OF HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT FOR SITA PIETERMARITZBURG DATA CENTRE FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation. The pricing schedule must be completed in yellow cells only, with unit and line prices VAT-exclusive and in South African Rand. The bidder must confirm that prices cover all goods/works specified and accept that mistakes in price/rate/calculations are at their own risk. The signature page requires name, capacity, signature, and date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)The pricing schedule includes quantities for evaluation purposes only. Bidders must confirm that prices cover all obligations. No other evaluation criteria are specified in the provided text.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)The contract covers HVAC equipment maintenance for the SITA Pietermaritzburg Data Centre. Preventative maintenance and service is required monthly, as per bid specification section 3.1. Corrective maintenance allowance, parts replacement, and other materials are included. Emergency maintenance/callouts are also included. Quantities indicated are for evaluation purposes only and to determine contract unit rates.
Description
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid Specification Document.docxRFB 3287-2026: provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment maintenance contract for SITA pietermaritzburg data centre for a period of thirty-six (36) months.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3287-2026 Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must have a valid Trade Test Certificate (Refrigeration Mechanic) for at least one artisan. Must provide two customer references for HVAC maintenance in the last five years. Must be registered with the CIDB with a minimum rating of 4ME or higher. Must accept all Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) and sign the declaration of acceptance. Must complete and sign the Declaration of Acceptance for Costing and Pricing Conditions. Must provide B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to claim preference points. Must complete and sign Annex B (CIDB registration). Must provide a Preferential Goals Plan and Activity Plan. Must sign a non-disclosure agreement before contract commencement. Must undergo company security screening and individual security suitability checks as required.
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.
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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2000
Important for public-sector construction and infrastructure tenders that require contractor grading or construction procurement standards.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Act 46 of 2000
Relevant where professional engineering services or regulated engineering work may be required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve engineering, technical design, maintenance, or regulated built-environment work.
Address
343 Jabu Ndlovu Stree - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
5
Last checked
11 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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