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.
Issuing Organization
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICALocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
21 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182 - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165741
The national metrology institute of south africa (nmisa) is procuring popia and paia training services under a request for quotation. Bidders must submit a completed sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form with proof of b-bbee status level of contributor, as preference points will be awarded for price and b-bbee status.
Bidders must submit a completed and signed SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form with the bid.
Bidders must provide proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor (certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed proof); failure to do so means no preference points are claimed.
The bid is evaluated on price and B-BBEE status level of contributor, with total points not exceeding 100, using either the 80/20 system (up to R50 000 000 including taxes) or 90/10 system (above R50 000 000).
Bidders must disclose subcontracting details if any portion of the contract will be subcontracted, including percentage, subcontractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE.
Bidders must provide company details on the form: name, VAT registration number, company registration number, type of company, principal business activities, classification, and years in business.
False B-BBEE claims may result in disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.
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Date & Time
Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182 - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
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Description
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)17 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
SBD 6.1.pdf
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RFQ 12264.pdf
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is procuring POPIA and PAIA compliance training for its Information Officer and Deputy Information Officers. The training covers the legislative framework, compliance requirements, data subject rights, security and breach management, governance, practical case studies, and Information Regulator reporting obligations.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is procuring training services on the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA). The training is intended for the institute's staff, and the successful bidder will deliver the training as specified in the tender documentation.
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The RFQ is for POPIA and PAIA training for Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers. The training must equip participants with knowledge and practical skills to fulfil statutory obligations under POPIA, PAIA, and the Information Regulator's requirements.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 21 August 2026 at 14h00.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)Commercial queries: Supply Chain, tel 012 947 2788, email [email protected]. Technical queries: tel 012 947 2755, email [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected]. The response must reach NMISA by 21 August 2026 at 14h00. Quotations should be on company letterhead where possible, or include pricing in the Terms of Reference. Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days, and must clearly indicate the delivery period. All quotations are subject to the attached SBD forms.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)No evaluation criteria are stated in the document. B-BBEE certificate required for pricing above R2,000.00.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)The training must cover POPIA and PAIA compliance for Information Officers and Deputy Information Officers. Minimum training content includes: legislative and regulatory framework; POPIA compliance requirements (eight conditions, accountability, processing limitation, information quality, openness, security safeguards, record retention, cross-border transfers); PAIA compliance requirements (obligations, manuals, records, access requests, refusal grounds, appeals, annual reporting); data subject and requester rights; information security and data breach management; governance, risk management and compliance monitoring; practical application and case studies; Information Regulator reporting and compliance obligations.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be on company letterhead or include pricing in the Terms of Reference. Pricing must be firm and valid for at least 30 days. Quotations must clearly indicate delivery period. All quotations are subject to the attached SBD forms. B-BBEE certificate required for pricing above R2,000.00.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)NMISA is a schedule 3A public entity under PFMA and effects payment only when all goods and services are delivered in full. Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days. Pricing must be provided excluding VAT, with 15% VAT added, and a grand total including VAT.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 12264.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE certificate must be attached for pricing above R2,000.00. All quotations are subject to the attached SBD forms.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"........ SIGNATURE(S) OF BIDDERS(S)"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. Proof of B-BBEE status level of contributor must accompany the bid; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed. The form also requires company details (name, VAT number, registration number, type, principal activities, classification, years in business) and subcontracting information if applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Points awarded for Price and B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor, total not exceeding 100. The applicable preference point system is either 80/20 (for requirements up to R50 000 000 including taxes) or 90/10 (for requirements above R50 000 000). Price points calculated per the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) or Ps = 90(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). B-BBEE points per status level: Level 1 = 20 (80/20) or 10 (90/10); Level 2 = 18 or 9; Level 3 = 14 or 6; Level 4 = 12 or 5; Level 5 = 8 or 4; Level 6 = 6 or 3; Level 7 = 4 or 2; Level 8 = 2 or 1; Non-compliant = 0.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)provision of goods or services, through price
quotations, advertised competitive bidding processes or proposals;
(d) “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based
Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. );
(e) “EME” means an Exempted Micro Enterprise in terms of a code of good
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE status level of contributor must be claimed and substantiated with proof (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or other prescribed proof). The form requires disclosure of subcontracting details, including percentage, subcontractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, and if subcontracting with a designated group. False claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE preference points are claimed via SBD 6.1. The bidder must indicate its B-BBEE status level and provide proof. Points are awarded per the table: Level 1 = 20 (80/20) or 10 (90/10); Level 2 = 18 or 9; Level 3 = 14 or 6; Level 4 = 12 or 5; Level 5 = 8 or 4; Level 6 = 6 or 3; Level 7 = 4 or 2; Level 8 = 2 or 1; Non-compliant = 0. Subcontracting details must be disclosed, including percentage, subcontractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, and if it falls under a designated group.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfEvaluation is based on price and B-BBEE status level of contribution. The applicable preference point system is 80/20 or 90/10 depending on the estimated value of the bid. Price points are calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) or Ps = 90(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). B-BBEE points are awarded according to the status level table, with Level 1 receiving the maximum (20 or 10 points) and non-compliant contributors receiving 0.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Department: Supply Chain Management. No other contact details provided.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the quotation. The form requires disclosure of any state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in related enterprises. False declarations lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must certify that the bid was prepared independently, without collusion or disclosure of terms to competitors.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
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Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) as part of the quotation. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
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.
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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.
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.
Address
Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
17 Aug 2026
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Contact
+27 12 947 2800[email protected]www.nmisa.orgScientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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