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.
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
MEINTJIES STREET - SUNNYSIDE - PRETORIA - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157596
The competition commission of south africa invites service providers to submit information on knowledge resources, databases, or intelligence platforms that deliver comprehensive and authoritative african competition law and policy intelligence. This RFI aims to support the commission’s regulatory, enforcement, policy, and research functions by assessing market capabilities for future procurement.
Submit responses electronically to: [email protected]. Include the following completed annexures with your submission: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), General Conditions of Contract (GCC), Bank Confirmation Letter (referencing your company registration number), Invoice & Statement Process, and Bank Confirmation Form. Ensure all information is accurate, complete, and not misleading—misleading or incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification. Clearly mark any confidential information; claims will be assessed under PAIA and POPIA. The RFI is non-binding and does not guarantee future procurement. All costs for preparing and submitting responses are the bidder’s responsibility. The Commission reserves the right to verify information, request clarifications, or withdraw/amend the RFI at any time.
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"No restrictions based on company size or ownership, but state employment or conflicts of interest must be disclosed."
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"Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.",
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"Fraudulent or misleading information will lead to disqualification and potential legal action."
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"BBBEE compliance levels (higher levels receive more points under the 80/20 or 90/10 system).",
"Additional points may be awarded for EME/QSE status, women/youth ownership, or rural enterprise classification."
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The Competition Commission seeks knowledge resources, subscriptions, databases, or intelligence platforms providing comprehensive, current, and authoritative African competition law and policy intelligence. Required coverage includes: Substantive competition law (anti-competitive conduct, exemptions, enforcement decisions), mergers and acquisitions (notification regimes, investigations, cross-border analysis, public interest assessments), policy and guidelines (regulations, reforms, soft law instruments), market studies and inquiries (sectoral assessments, remedies), legislative and regulatory developments (statutes, amendments, institutional changes), AfCFTA competition framework (policy developments, protocols, national/continental interactions), and comparative/analytical intelligence (cross-jurisdictional comparisons, trends, forward-looking insights). Deliverables must include: regularly updated content, jurisdiction-specific summaries, case law/decision summaries, legislative tracking, expert commentary, comparative reports, trend analysis, digital platform access, searchable/filterable content, alerts/newsletters, archival access, user onboarding/training (if applicable), technical/editorial support, and customisation options. Contract duration: 12 months.
Categories
Request for Information
MEINTJIES STREET - SUNNYSIDE - PRETORIA - 0002
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RFI02-2026-2027 -AFRICAN COMPETITION LAW AND POLICY INTELLIGENCE.pdf
The Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather details on knowledge resources, subscriptions, databases, or intelligence platforms that provide comprehensive and authoritative African competition law and policy intelligence. The aim is to support the Commission’s regulatory, enforcement, policy, and research functions. The RFI seeks market insights to inform future procurement processes, with a focus on resources covering substantive competition law, mergers, policy developments, market studies, legislative changes, AfCFTA frameworks, and comparative intelligence across African jurisdictions. The contract duration is 12 months, and submissions must be made by 4 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC.
Date & Time
Thursday, 04 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
04 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 2 200 695
Range
Based on 8 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
B-BBEE compliance is required. Points are allocated based on B-BBEE level (Level 1 to 8) under the 80/20 or 90/10 Preferential Procurement system. Additional points may be awarded for EME/QSE, Women, Youth, or Rural Enterprise status. Submit proof of B-BBEE status, company registration (CIPC), and completed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. Compliance with PFMA, National Treasury Regulations, and the Commission’s SCM Policy is mandatory for any future procurement.
Closing date and time: 4 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. No briefing session is scheduled.
Primary contact: Competition Commission. Email: [email protected]. Phone: +27(0) 12 394 3200 / 3320. Fax: +27(0) 12 394 0166. Submission email: [email protected]. Physical address: DTI Campus, Mulayo (Block C), 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria. Postal address: Private Bag X23, Lynnwood Ridge, 0040, South Africa. Website: www.compcom.co.za.
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
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Having these can improve your winning chances: IITPSA Membership, ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), ISO 20000 (IT Service Management), CISSP
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)
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
Competition CommissionContact Person
Phone
012-394-3200
[email protected]
Website
www.compcom.co.za/
Address
77 Meintjies St, Trevenna, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Key Personnel
Data conflicts
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77 Meintjies St, Trevenna, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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