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 Proposal
Delivery Location
100 Soutpan Road, - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157842
Returnable Documents: Checklist of compulsory documents to be submitted - Please tick in the relevant block below, registered with CSD and must be tax compliant., qualifications and the qualification must be valid for 3 months from the, required submission date, certified ID copies, and Detailed CVs., the project team. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.
The request for this service will be evaluated based on the following stages.
Compulsory documents
Template for list of references to be completed compulsory requirements
Company Name Contract person Tel/cell number Email address Company Website
address
Stage 1: Check for compulsory documents
All documents indicated on must be submitted, missing documents will result in automatic
disqualification.
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Stage 2: Evaluation for functionality
Interested service provider must obtain a minimum score of 80 of functionality to be eligible for evaluation in
stage two. The following will be used as a criterion and the minimum points of each criterion which are
indicated in the table below:
Aspect Functionality Criteria Weight Means of Verification.
Company profile Company experience in Good Manufacturing 15 Detailed Company
Practices (GMP) related projects. The bidder (Formula: Profile explicitly
must demonstrate historical experience in Score X 3) highlighting:
executing projects within regulated GMP
environments.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): 1. Total years active
in GMP
environments.
experience). GMP projects with
dates.
3. Signed reference
letters or completion
of experience). the stated timeline.
experience).
experience).
*
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Assessment of the bidder's financial 10 Annual Financial
stability and capacity to deliver on the (Formula: Statements (AFS)
project. Score X 2) not older than 18
months from the date
The bidder will be evaluated on the quality of of tender closure.
their financial reporting, operational liquidity
(Current Ratio equal to or greater than 1.0),
and positive Going Concern status.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): The AFS must be
signed and compiled
in line with the
submitted, older than 18 months, or signed off requirements (e.g.,
with an adverse/disclaimed conclusion. independently
reviewed or
accounting officer
submitted but carry a modified/qualified applicable).
conclusion AND show negative liquidity or
going concern issues.
statements but demonstrate adequate liquidity
or positive going concern.
financial statements but show weak liquidity or
note minor going concern risks.
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financial statements WITH positive liquidity
(Current Ratio ≥ 1.0) OR positive going
concern verification.
financial statements WITH BOTH healthy
liquidity (Current Ratio ≥ 1.0) AND a clean
going concern status in the notes.
*
Reference letters Submission of reference letters 15 Signed Reference
demonstrating recent performance in GMP- (Formula: Letters on the client's
related facilities or projects. Score X 3) official letterhead,
which must include:
All referenced work must have been 1. Contact details
completed within the last 10 years. (Name, email, and
phone number) of the
referee.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5):
2. Clear description of
the scope of work
reference letters submitted, OR no letters from
a GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility, OR
letters are older than 10 years. 3. Specific indication
of the facility type
(explicitly noting the
adjusted to ensure strict minimum threshold pharmaceutical
compliance). environment where
applicable).
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execution dates
within the last 10
valid reference letters submitted, where at
least 1 is from a GMP-certified pharmaceutical
facility.
letters submitted, where at least 1 is from a
GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility.
reference letters submitted, where at least 1 is
from a GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility.
Resource/Specialist Evaluation of the key personnel and 30 A comprehensive
Team specialists proposed to execute the project. (Formula: Human Resource
Score X 6) Pack containing:
The bidder must provide a team consisting of 1. Detailed CVs for all
the 16 required specialist roles listed in the 16 Specialist Roles:
verification column. All designated roles
requiring statutory registration must be fully
compliant. Architecture, GMP
Auditor, Mechanical,
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Structural/Civil,
Electrical,
Instrumentation,
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): Process, Quantity
Surveyor, Cleanroom,
Molecular
required specialist roles are completely Environmental, Fire
missing, OR any of the mandatory Safety, HVAC, Clean
professional registrations are missing/invalid, Utilities, Process
OR team members average less than 5 years Architecture, and
of GMP experience. Quality Assurance.
adjusted to enforce strict legislative and 2. Valid Professional
minimum requirement baselines). Registration
Certificates for:
Architecture
(SACAP), Engineers
16 specialist roles are provided with valid Surveyor (SACQSP),
professional registrations (where applicable). Environmental
Every specialist has a minimum of 5 to 10 (SACNASP), and
years of relevant GMP project experience, Zoning Specialists.
backed by at least 2 contactable references
each.
3. A minimum of 2
requirements for a score of 3, AND the core references per
specialists average more than 10 years of specialist, explicitly
relevant GMP experience with references. detailed within their
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CVs or attached via
reference letters.
for a score of 4, AND the team provides
proven documentary evidence of successfully
passing stringent international or local
regulatory audits (e.g., SAHPRA or WHO
prequalification) on past projects.
Methodology Evaluation of the technical approach, 30 A comprehensive
implementation phases, risk mitigation, (Formula: Technical Proposal
and resource assignment. Score X 6) containing:
1. Method
The bidder must submit a comprehensive Statement: Step-by-
methodology tailored to both the initial review step approach for
and ongoing operational services. initial review and
ongoing services
phases.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5):
2. Risk Plan:
Identified project risks
or the submission fails to address any of the strategies.
required core elements.
3. Project Plan:
statement only; lacks a risk plan, timelines, milestones, or a Gantt
and resource allocation. chart.
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AND an acceptable Risk Management Plan RACI matrix
but lacks timelines and resource allocation (Responsible,
details. Accountable,
Consulted, Informed)
or detailed role
method statement, Risk Management Plan, team member.
AND a baseline Project Plan/Timeline covering
initial review and ongoing services.
requirements of a score of 3 AND includes a
comprehensive Resource Management Plan
mapping team members' specific
roles/responsibilities to project tasks.
of a score of 4 AND provides clear quality
assurance mechanisms or GMP-specific risk
contingencies tailored explicitly to the facility.
Total 100
Bidders that meet the functionality criteria will move to the next stage
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Stage 3: Price and BBBEE
The evaluation for Price and BBBEE shall be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and the points for
evaluation criteria are as follows:
Evaluation of Price and Preference
All Bids will be evaluated on a points system based on weighted average score for Price and
Preference as per Preferential Procurement Framework Act of 2000 (Act ).
Preference Point allocation – 80/20
Price / Preference Weighting percentage
Preference: 20%
Price: 80 %
Total must equal: 100%
OBP Onderstepoort Points Evidence required Yes/No
Biological Products will
award preference points as
follows: Specific Goal
Historically disadvantaged by 10 A valid BBBEE Certificate showing
unfair discrimination on the at least 51% black ownership
basis of Race
Historically disadvantaged by 8 A valid BBBEE Certificate showing
unfair discrimination on the at least 30% women ownership
basis of Gender (women)
Historically disadvantaged by 2 A doctor’s note confirming
unfair discrimination on the disability, confirmation of disability
basis of disability from the Department of Labour,
BEE certificate or equivalent
confirmation.
Total points 20
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The evaluation for Price and BBBEE shall be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and the points for evaluation
criteria are as follows:
Evaluation Criteria Points
1. Price 80
2. Specific goals 20
3. Total 100
1. Validity of Bids
The prospective tenderer is required to confirm that it will hold its Bid valid for 120 Days from the closing date
of the submission of Bids. All the Bids must be quoted in South African Rand and remain valid for 120 days
after closure of the tender.
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) is a Schedule 3B Public Entity established in terms of the
Onderstepoort Biological Products Incorporation Act . Its primary objective is to create a favorable
environment for the organization to build capacity in manufacturing technologies, infrastructure, and the
development of new animal vaccine products to make profits.
As a Schedule 3B public entity, the entity has 2 policy mandate roles, namely
met through the development, security, and availability of critical vaccine reserves; and
financial gain.
The objective is to appoint an expert GMP Advisor/Principal Engineering Consultant to evaluate the current
infrastructure, define necessary modifications, estimate costs, and draft the execution roadmap required to
achieve Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) by following GMP
Guideline for Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP. By bringing works to final completion substantively on
brief, on budget and on time by evaluating and adjudicating the management, administration, and monitoring
of the contract costs and processes until GMP certification is obtained.
The objectives will be achieved by dividing of the project into two phases:
1. Initial Services
2. Ongoing Services
Initial Services
To evaluate and adjudicate the management, administration, and monitoring of the Good Manufacturing
Practices (cGMP) project processes and deliverables, including the preparation and co-ordination of the
procedures and documentation.
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Deliverables
Facility Assessment & Gap Analysis
quality management systems (QMS).
(material and personnel flows), and production equipment to identify critical deviations from cGMP
requirements.
to achieve international GMP certification.
Design & Engineering Oversight
process piping designs to prevent cross-contamination and ensure proper air classification (Grades A
through D).
yield, sterility assurance, and containment.
equipment, control systems, and automation.
Project Execution & Commissioning
and validation service providers.
align with cGMP and baseline standard.
Qualification & Validation Strategy
Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
international regulatory requirements.
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General
to be delivered, and equipment to be procured in line with cGMP requirements)
that must still be completed in line with cGMP requirements)
Reviewing build, machinery, and equipment design and specifications that have already been completed/delivered to ensure that specifications adhere to the latest requirements for a GMP facility
Reviewing and reporting of warranty, commissioning, and operational status of build, machinery, and equipment that have already been completed/delivered
Reviewing and recommending built, machinery and equipment design and specifications (planned, in build and in design stages) to ensure adherence to latest specification requirements for GMP facilities
Reviewing progress on the GMP roadmap and propose changes as required to adhere to the current GMP requirements
Assessing what the estimated cost of completion will be
What the estimated time of completion will be by the principal agent, and/or principal contractor and or their sub-contractors, and
Develop terms of reference for the appointment of the principal agent, for the continuation of the GMP project. Ongoing Services Project Advisory and Oversight Services, providing an independent oversight role during all phases of construction by monitoring and evaluating the performance of the principal agent, principal contractor, and sub-contractors, inclusive of
Training & Capacity Building
Personnel Training: Design and deliver tailored GMP training programs covering aseptic techniques, contamination control, and QMS management for facility personnel. Knowledge Transfer: Establish ongoing quality assurance and maintenance monitoring schedules.
Review of consultants’ documentation and designs and reporting insights to OBP, during all phases of the project from design through to handover and attend project update meetings as per frequency to be decided on by OBP and provide updates and advice after meetings.
Provide periodic updates and reports as and when required by OBP.
Services must continue until GMP certification is obtained Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03 Deliverables & Milestones
Deliverable 1: Comprehensive Facility Gap Analysis & Action Plan (Duration in weeks?)
Deliverable 2: Master Upgrade Design & Finalized URS Documents (Duration in weeks?)
Deliverable 3: Validation Master Plan (VMP) (Duration in weeks?).
Deliverable 4: Final Close-out Report & Readiness Assessment for Regulatory Audit.
B-BBEE Details: JV/Consortium Member)
Name of Joint Venture/Consortium
Registration Number
VAT Registration Number (If applicable)
Contact Person
Telephone Number
Fax Number
E-mail address
Postal Address
Physical Address
If using subcontractors, indicate the following:
Name of prime contractor
Registration Number
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VAT Registration Number (If applicable)
Contact Person
Telephone Number
Abreviations
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. O
HDI Requirement: 51%
Point Allocation Breakdown
51%
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Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) is a Schedule 3B Public Entity established in terms of the
Onderstepoort Biological Products Incorporation Act . Its primary objective is to create a favorable
environment for the organization to build capacity in manufacturing technologies, infrastructure, and the
development of new animal vaccine products to make profits.
As a Schedule 3B public entity, the entity has 2 policy mandate roles, namely
met through the development, security, and availability of critical vaccine reserves; and
financial gain.
The objective is to appoint an expert GMP Advisor/Principal Engineering Consultant to evaluate the current
infrastructure, define necessary modifications, estimate costs, and draft the execution roadmap required to
achieve Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) by following GMP
Guideline for Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP. By bringing works to final completion substantively on
brief, on budget and on time by evaluating and adjudicating the management, administration, and monitoring
of the contract costs and processes until GMP certification is obtained.
The objectives will be achieved by dividing of the project into two phases:
1. Initial Services
2. Ongoing Services
Initial Services
To evaluate and adjudicate the management, administration, and monitoring of the Good Manufacturing
Practices (cGMP) project processes and deliverables, including the preparation and co-ordination of the
procedures and documentation.
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
Deliverables
Facility Assessment & Gap Analysis
quality management systems (QMS).
(material and personnel flows), and production equipment to identify critical deviations from cGMP
requirements.
to achieve international GMP certification.
Design & Engineering Oversight
process piping designs to prevent cross-contamination and ensure proper air classification (Grades A
through D).
yield, sterility assurance, and containment.
equipment, control systems, and automation.
Project Execution & Commissioning
and validation service providers.
align with cGMP and baseline standard.
Qualification & Validation Strategy
Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
international regulatory requirements.
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General
to be delivered, and equipment to be procured in line with cGMP requirements)
that must still be completed in line with cGMP requirements)
On briefing date, bidder must be there before or on time as stipulated on the document and wear PPE clothing before entering the premises.
Categories
Request for Proposal
100 Soutpan Road, - Onderstepoort - Pretoria - 0110
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Date & Time
Thursday, 02 July 2026 - 13:00
Venue
100 Old Soutpan Rd Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110
02 Jun
2026
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2026
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Explore Our BlogThe request for this service will be evaluated based on the following stages.
Compulsory documents
Template for list of references to be completed compulsory requirements
Company Name Contract person Tel/cell number Email address Company Website
address
Stage 1: Check for compulsory documents
All documents indicated on must be submitted, missing documents will result in automatic
disqualification.
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Stage 2: Evaluation for functionality
Interested service provider must obtain a minimum score of 80 of functionality to be eligible for evaluation in
stage two. The following will be used as a criterion and the minimum points of each criterion which are
indicated in the table below:
Aspect Functionality Criteria Weight Means of Verification.
Company profile Company experience in Good Manufacturing 15 Detailed Company
Practices (GMP) related projects. The bidder (Formula: Profile explicitly
must demonstrate historical experience in Score X 3) highlighting:
executing projects within regulated GMP
environments.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): 1. Total years active
in GMP
environments.
experience). GMP projects with
dates.
3. Signed reference
letters or completion
of experience). the stated timeline.
experience).
experience).
*
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vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
Assessment of the bidder's financial 10 Annual Financial
stability and capacity to deliver on the (Formula: Statements (AFS)
project. Score X 2) not older than 18
months from the date
The bidder will be evaluated on the quality of of tender closure.
their financial reporting, operational liquidity
(Current Ratio equal to or greater than 1.0),
and positive Going Concern status.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): The AFS must be
signed and compiled
in line with the
submitted, older than 18 months, or signed off requirements (e.g.,
with an adverse/disclaimed conclusion. independently
reviewed or
accounting officer
submitted but carry a modified/qualified applicable).
conclusion AND show negative liquidity or
going concern issues.
statements but demonstrate adequate liquidity
or positive going concern.
financial statements but show weak liquidity or
note minor going concern risks.
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
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financial statements WITH positive liquidity
(Current Ratio ≥ 1.0) OR positive going
concern verification.
financial statements WITH BOTH healthy
liquidity (Current Ratio ≥ 1.0) AND a clean
going concern status in the notes.
*
Reference letters Submission of reference letters 15 Signed Reference
demonstrating recent performance in GMP- (Formula: Letters on the client's
related facilities or projects. Score X 3) official letterhead,
which must include:
All referenced work must have been 1. Contact details
completed within the last 10 years. (Name, email, and
phone number) of the
referee.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5):
2. Clear description of
the scope of work
reference letters submitted, OR no letters from
a GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility, OR
letters are older than 10 years. 3. Specific indication
of the facility type
(explicitly noting the
adjusted to ensure strict minimum threshold pharmaceutical
compliance). environment where
applicable).
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execution dates
within the last 10
valid reference letters submitted, where at
least 1 is from a GMP-certified pharmaceutical
facility.
letters submitted, where at least 1 is from a
GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility.
reference letters submitted, where at least 1 is
from a GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility.
Resource/Specialist Evaluation of the key personnel and 30 A comprehensive
Team specialists proposed to execute the project. (Formula: Human Resource
Score X 6) Pack containing:
The bidder must provide a team consisting of 1. Detailed CVs for all
the 16 required specialist roles listed in the 16 Specialist Roles:
verification column. All designated roles
requiring statutory registration must be fully
compliant. Architecture, GMP
Auditor, Mechanical,
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
Structural/Civil,
Electrical,
Instrumentation,
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): Process, Quantity
Surveyor, Cleanroom,
Molecular
required specialist roles are completely Environmental, Fire
missing, OR any of the mandatory Safety, HVAC, Clean
professional registrations are missing/invalid, Utilities, Process
OR team members average less than 5 years Architecture, and
of GMP experience. Quality Assurance.
adjusted to enforce strict legislative and 2. Valid Professional
minimum requirement baselines). Registration
Certificates for:
Architecture
(SACAP), Engineers
16 specialist roles are provided with valid Surveyor (SACQSP),
professional registrations (where applicable). Environmental
Every specialist has a minimum of 5 to 10 (SACNASP), and
years of relevant GMP project experience, Zoning Specialists.
backed by at least 2 contactable references
each.
3. A minimum of 2
requirements for a score of 3, AND the core references per
specialists average more than 10 years of specialist, explicitly
relevant GMP experience with references. detailed within their
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
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CVs or attached via
reference letters.
for a score of 4, AND the team provides
proven documentary evidence of successfully
passing stringent international or local
regulatory audits (e.g., SAHPRA or WHO
prequalification) on past projects.
Methodology Evaluation of the technical approach, 30 A comprehensive
implementation phases, risk mitigation, (Formula: Technical Proposal
and resource assignment. Score X 6) containing:
1. Method
The bidder must submit a comprehensive Statement: Step-by-
methodology tailored to both the initial review step approach for
and ongoing operational services. initial review and
ongoing services
phases.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5):
2. Risk Plan:
Identified project risks
or the submission fails to address any of the strategies.
required core elements.
3. Project Plan:
statement only; lacks a risk plan, timelines, milestones, or a Gantt
and resource allocation. chart.
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AND an acceptable Risk Management Plan RACI matrix
but lacks timelines and resource allocation (Responsible,
details. Accountable,
Consulted, Informed)
or detailed role
method statement, Risk Management Plan, team member.
AND a baseline Project Plan/Timeline covering
initial review and ongoing services.
requirements of a score of 3 AND includes a
comprehensive Resource Management Plan
mapping team members' specific
roles/responsibilities to project tasks.
of a score of 4 AND provides clear quality
assurance mechanisms or GMP-specific risk
contingencies tailored explicitly to the facility.
Total 100
Bidders that meet the functionality criteria will move to the next stage
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
Stage 3: Price and BBBEE
The evaluation for Price and BBBEE shall be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and the points for
evaluation criteria are as follows:
Evaluation of Price and Preference
All Bids will be evaluated on a points system based on weighted average score for Price and
Preference as per Preferential Procurement Framework Act of 2000 (Act ).
Preference Point allocation – 80/20
Price / Preference Weighting percentage
Preference: 20%
Price: 80 %
Total must equal: 100%
OBP Onderstepoort Points Evidence required Yes/No
Biological Products will
award preference points as
follows: Specific Goal
Historically disadvantaged by 10 A valid BBBEE Certificate showing
unfair discrimination on the at least 51% black ownership
basis of Race
Historically disadvantaged by 8 A valid BBBEE Certificate showing
unfair discrimination on the at least 30% women ownership
basis of Gender (women)
Historically disadvantaged by 2 A doctor’s note confirming
unfair discrimination on the disability, confirmation of disability
basis of disability from the Department of Labour,
BEE certificate or equivalent
confirmation.
Total points 20
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The evaluation for Price and BBBEE shall be based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle and the points for evaluation
criteria are as follows:
Evaluation Criteria Points
1. Price 80
2. Specific goals 20
3. Total 100
1. Validity of Bids
The prospective tenderer is required to confirm that it will hold its Bid valid for 120 Days from the closing date
of the submission of Bids. All the Bids must be quoted in South African Rand and remain valid for 120 days
after closure of the tender.
1.1 The Tender forms should not be retyped or redrafted, but photocopies may be prepared and
used. However, only documents with the original signature in black ink shall be accepted.
1.1.1 Black ink should be used when completing Bid documents.
1.1.2 Bidders should check the numbers of the pages to satisfy themselves that none is missing or
duplicated. OBP will accept NO liability in regard to anything arising from the fact that the pages
are missing or duplicated.
1.2 I/We hereby tender to supply all or any of the supplies and/or to procure all or any of the services
described in the attached documents to OBP on the terms and conditions and in accordance with
the specifications stipulated in the Tender documents (and which shall be taken as part of, and
incorporated into, this Tender) at the prices inserted therein.
1.3 I/We agree that -
1.3.1 The offer herein shall remain binding upon me/us and open for acceptance by OBP during the
validity period indicated and calculated from the closing time and date of the Tender.
1.3.2 the laws of the Republic of South Africa shall govern the contract created by the acceptance of
my/our Tender and that I/we choose domicilium citandi et executandi in the Republic as indicated
below; and
1.4 I/We furthermore confirm that I/we have satisfied myself/ourselves as to the correctness and validity
of my/our Tender that the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all the work/item(s) specified in the
Tender documents and that the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my/our obligations under a resulting
contract and that I/we accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and calculations will be at my/our
risk.
1.5 I/We hereby accept full responsibility for the proper execution and fulfillment of all obligations and
conditions devolving on me/us under this Tender as the Principal(s) liable for the due fulfillment of
this contract.
intellectual property of OBP.
2.3.12
[email protected] Such queries must be sent at least Eleven (11) working days
before the closing date. OBP cannot guarantee that queries received after that date can be
answered before the Tender closing date.
to be delivered, and equipment to be procured in line with cGMP requirements)
that must still be completed in line with cGMP requirements)
requirement
completed/delivered to ensure that specifications adhere to the latest requirements for a GMP facility
equipment that have already been completed/delivered
build and in design stages) to ensure adherence to latest specification requirements for GMP facilities
inspection of the resources and works of the Tenderer, if so
required?
2.3.9
construction by monitoring and evaluating the performance of the principal agent, principal contractor, and
sub-contractors, inclusive of:
contamination control, and QMS management for facility personnel.
Knowledge Transfer: Establish ongoing quality assurance and maintenance monitoring schedules.
the project from design through to handover and attend project update meetings as per frequency to
be decided on by OBP and provide updates and advice after meetings.
required specialist roles are completely Environmental, Fire
missing, OR any of the mandatory Safety, HVAC, Clean
professional registrations are missing/invalid, Utilities, Process
OR team members average less than 5 years Architecture, and
of GMP experience. Quality Assurance.
adjusted to enforce strict legislative and 2. Valid Professional
minimum requirement baselines). Registration
NB: Must be there before or on time as stipulated
on the document and wear PPE clothing before
entering the premises.
CLOSING DATE: 02 July 2026
Closing time: 13h00
Annual Financial Statements not older than 18 months
Annual Financial Statements must include (Cash flow statement, Income
statement and Balance Sheet)
List (see template under section 3) and letters of reference
of work in GMP related work facility/project. (Minimum of 3 letters, with 1
from GMP Certified Pharmaceutical Facility) not older than 10 years
(Company Name, contact person, Telephone Number, e-mail address and
website address) must be on the client company letter head.
the service/s offered. This documentation should include sufficient
detail to clearly give the reader a precise and unambiguous
description of the service/s offered. Incomplete or incomprehensive
service documentation will result in rejection of the offer.
2.3.3
Tenderer’s name and address should clearly appear on the outside
of tender documents and on envelope.
2.3.4
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
3 specifications:
Introduction
Onderstepoort Biological Products (OBP) is a Schedule 3B Public Entity established in terms of the
environment for the organization to build capacity in manufacturing technologies, infrastructure, and the
development of new animal vaccine products to make profits.
As a Schedule 3B public entity, the entity has 2 policy mandate roles, namely
met through the development, security, and availability of critical vaccine reserves; and
financial gain.
Scope of work
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
(SACAP), Engineers
16 specialist roles are provided with valid Surveyor (SACQSP),
professional registrations (where applicable). Environmental
Every specialist has a minimum of 5 to 10 (SACNASP), and
years of relevant GMP project experience, Zoning Specialists.
backed by at least 2 contactable references
each.
3. A minimum of 2
requirements for a score of 3, AND the core references per
specialists average more than 10 years of specialist, explicitly
relevant GMP experience with references. detailed within their
or the submission fails to address any of the strategies.
required core elements.
Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ).
international regulatory requirements.
reference letters.
for a score of 4, AND the team provides
proven documentary evidence of successfully
passing stringent international or local
regulatory audits (e.g., SAHPRA or WHO
prequalification) on past projects.
Methodology Evaluation of the technical approach, 30 A comprehensive
implementation phases, risk mitigation, (Formula: Technical Proposal
and resource assignment. Score X 6) containing:
The bidder must submit a comprehensive Statement: Step-by-
methodology tailored to both the initial review step approach for
and ongoing operational services. initial review and
ongoing services
phases.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5):
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
but lacks timelines and resource allocation (Responsible,
details. Accountable,
Consulted, Informed)
or detailed role
method statement, Risk Management Plan, team member.
qualifications and the qualification must be valid for 3 months from the
required submission date, certified ID copies, and Detailed CVs.
All 16 specialists listed on -21 of the document must form part of
the project team. Failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification.
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
example memberships that do not exist, BBBEE credentials, experience, etc.
2.4.2 No Tenders from any Tenderer with offices within the RSA shall be accepted if sent via Fax or e-
mail. However, Tenders from international bidders with no office or representation in the RSA shall
be accepted if received via the Fax or e-mail before the closing date and time. Such Tenders shall
not be made available for evaluation until the original signed documentation is received within
three (3) working days after the closing date, otherwise the Bid shall be disqualified. International
bidders must submit proof that they do not have any offices or representation in South Africa.
2.5 Enquiries
Company profile Company experience in Good Manufacturing 15 Detailed Company
Practices (GMP) related projects. The bidder (Formula: Profile explicitly
must demonstrate historical experience in Score X 3) highlighting:
executing projects within regulated GMP
environments.
Scoring Scale (0 to 5): 1. Total years active
in GMP
environments.
experience). GMP projects with
dates.
letters or completion
of experience). the stated timeline.
experience).
experience).
*
reference letters submitted, where at least 1 is
from a GMP-certified pharmaceutical facility.
Resource/Specialist Evaluation of the key personnel and 30 A comprehensive
Team specialists proposed to execute the project. (Formula: Human Resource
Score X 6) Pack containing:
The bidder must provide a team consisting of 1. Detailed CVs for all
the 16 required specialist roles listed in the 16 Specialist Roles:
verification column. All designated roles
requiring statutory registration must be fully
compliant. Architecture, GMP
All pricings must be fixed amounts and must be in Rands.
The cost for provision of project completion evaluation, costing evaluation and specification evaluation
services should be calculated based on the monthly rates for the expertise in Table 1 (for initial services). The
total fee for this service is as per Quote 1 in Table 1, which includes an amount for disbursements. This costing
assumes services provided over a period of 4 months, which shall be invoiced monthly in arrears.
Provide a complete Price Schedule below.
Table 1: Quote 1 for initial services including disbursements and time over 4 months
Item Cost (excl. VAT)
Experts’ time (4 months)
Disbursements (travel for site meetings)
Total:
VAT 15%
Total, incl. VAT
The second quote is for the provision of project oversight services (Phase 2) over a period of 36 months, will
be as Table 2 (Quote 2 for ongoing services). The total fee for the service will be as per Quote 2 in Table 2,
which includes an amount for disbursements. Fees shall be invoiced monthly in arrears over a period of 36
months.
The combined cost for phase 1 and phase 2 over a total period of 40 months will be as per table 3 (Quote 3)
which includes the amounts for disbursements. Fees shall be invoiced monthly in arrears over a period of 40
months
Tender for Specialized Technical Advisory Services to determine requirements and specifications for
vaccine facility to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice certification at OBP. OBP16/25/EMU03
Table 2: Quote 2 for ongoing services including disbursements and time over 36 months
Item Cost (excl. VAT)
Experts’ time (36 months)
Disbursements (travel for site meetings)
Total:
VAT 15%
Total, incl. VAT
Table 3: Quote 3 Total Cost for Initial Services and Ongoing Services
Item Cost (excl. VAT)
Initial Services
Ongoing Services
Total:
VAT 15%
Total, incl. VAT
Presentation of proposal
A recommended bidder that meets all the above evaluation criterion will undergo a presentation of proposal
at OBP Premises (at own expense/s) communication will be shared accordingly.
Signed Name in Print:
___________________________________ __________________________________
Capacity: Date:
___________________________________ __________________________________
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6. Declaration of interest by tenderer sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
1. Purpose of the form
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with
the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution
of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for
the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted
Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
2. Bidder’s declaration
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having
a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,
employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee
numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State
institution
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of
an enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to
influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
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2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed
by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
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2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether
or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
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1 conditions and undertakings by tenderer 7
2 tender conditions 9
3 specification 13
4 validity of bid 25
5 pricing schedule 25
6 declaration of interest by tenderer sbd 4 27
7 preferential points claim form in terms of 30
Preferential procurement regulations 2017 sbd
6.1
8 declaration of interest for past supply chain 35
Management practices sbd 8
9 certificate of independent sbd 9 36
The prospective tenderer is required to confirm that it will hold its Bid valid for 120 Days from the closing date
of the submission of Bids. All the Bids must be quoted in South African Rand and remain valid for 120 days
after closure of the tender.
2. Pricing schedule
services should be calculated based on the monthly rates for the expertise in Table 1 (for initial services). The
total fee for this service is as per Quote 1 in Table 1, which includes an amount for disbursements. This costing
assumes services provided over a period of 4 months, which shall be invoiced monthly in arrears.
Tenders in this industry often require registration with these bodies.
Recommended Certifications
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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)
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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Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Organization
Onderstepoort Biological Products LimitedContact Person
Johannes Makibe Mmako
Phone
012-522-1500
[email protected]
Website
www.obpvaccines.co.za/
Address
100 Soutpan Rd, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110, South Africa
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High source confidence
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100 Soutpan Rd, Onderstepoort, Pretoria, 0110, South Africa
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