TV commercial production for siu’s nsfas investigations campaign

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) requires a service provider to produce a TVC for the SIU. The Service

Provider will be required to produce the TVC from end-to-end, through all phases of production from Distribution

to Post-Production.

4. Eligibility/mandatory requirements

Provide documentations and/or information (SIU reserves the right to review Comply Not Comply

and verify submitted documentations on mandatory requirements)

4.1. Proof of National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD Summary

report)

4.2. CSD Overall Tax Status must be compliant (Tax Compliant)

4.3. Conformance to the Scope of Work/ Terms of Reference (ToR)

4.4. Provide two (2) or more reference letters from the previous projects you

have done that align to this Television Commercial brief. The refence

letters must be on the company’s letter head, have contact details,

signed and must reflect the TVC work previously done. Should SIU

discovered that the reference of past work reflects negative outcome,

SIU reserves the right not to award the contract

4.5. Provide two (2) film, TVC, video editorial productions in the form of a list with links or a copy of the

productions, via email.

4.6. Provide details of the proposed Producer/Project Manager that will

manage the SIU account. (Provide CV of the Producer/Project Manager)

4.7. Provide production file with the pre-production elements covered

• Production schedule
• Shooting schedule
• List of key crew
• Casting/Talent breakdown plus headshots
• Draft script and Breakdown of script
• Location information with images

NB: Failure to submit/or reflect the above eligibility requirements and conformance to the scope of

work will result in non-compliance and will lead to the bid being disqualified.

• SIU TVC Production

Produce one (1) television commercial for the siu

Produce a TVC, 1 minute max, with various cutdowns for multiple media outlets, this TVC should be

about the SIU National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) investigations.

Aim of the TVC is to show the country the good work the SIU does and also show the money that the

SIU saves for the country.

Final TVC should be delivered to the SIU by 10 July 2026, service providers to provide a production

schedule to SIU alongside the bid document.

The 1 minute ad should have variations of:

• 1x silent cut, no dialogue just action storytelling, with duration of 15-30 secs max.
• 1x shortened version of the ad, with a duration of 15-30secs max.
• 1x 15 second cut down of the ad

TVC should be shot for both landscape 16:9 aspect ratio and also vertical 9:16 aspect ratio.

All quotations should be inclusive of all Production Cost including the following:

o Sourcing of Talent

o Supply of equipment

o Setting up of equipment

o Operating of equipment

o Dismantling of equipment

o Personnel where needed

o Transportation of equipment & crew

o Licensing of any music is mandatory

Required competencies and experience

• Bidders need to have proven experience in providing the services in Television Commercial Productions or

bidders need to have a proven network of service providers they will collaborate with to ensure the success

of the production, provide any agreements in place that will aid the production.

• See annexure a: siu tvc script guide

7. Expected deliverables

1x Production File with all contents labelled and arranged in order

1x 1 Minute TVC

1x shortened version of the TVC with a 15-30sec duration

1x Silent cut of the Ad, with no dialogue and 15-30sec duration

1x Cut down of the TVC Ad with a 15second duration

8. Bid conditions

a. Be prepared to sign a confidential agreement with the SIU; and

b. Be prepared to undergo applicable vetting and screening process;

c. Be able to provide reasonable timeframes for completing the project,

d. Be able to attend meetings with SIU communications team when required

e. Be readily available to liaise with SIU staff to ensure the success of the production.

f. Be prepared to present the final project to SIU staff

g. Be able to work with SIU members who facilitate production work

h. Be able to follow a script guided by the SIU

i. Be prepared to allow SIU Member to manage the production

9. Contract period

Once-off service

Terms and conditions of the contract

9.1. Objective Criteria:

The nominated resource will be subjected to SIU Internal Integrity Unit screening and/or State Security

Agency vetting; failure to pass could result in SIU rejecting nominated resources or the bid to a bidder

irrespective of the points scored after the final evaluation.

b) The recommended service provider may be required to register on the relevant counsel professional

body.

c) No equipment, utensils or agents that may damage the buildings, fittings, and persons shall be used.

The SIU has the right to reject such.

d) The service provider will be held liable and pay for any loss/damage suffered by the SIU because of the

service provider’s own negligence/intent, which originated at the site.

e) Any qualification to the terms and conditions of this quotation will result in disqualifications.

f)

The recommended Service Provider’s express acceptance of the SIU Supply Chain Management general

contract conditions.

g) Should the service provider not comply with any of the conditions contained in these terms of reference

during the contract period the SIU may cancel the contract.

h) The lowest or any proposal/quote may not necessarily be accepted.

9.2. Award criteria

9.2.1 The shortlisted bidders may be requested to provide samples.

9.2.2. The SIU reserves the right not to reward the lowest if the samples provided are not as

per the outlined specification.

9.2.3 Bid will only be awarded to the bidder who passes SIU’s Internal Integrity Unit screening and/or

State Security Agency vetting; failure to pass could result in SIU not awarding the bid to a bidder

irrespective of the points scored after the final evaluation.

Conditions

Quotations above R2 000 will be evaluated on the basis of the 80:20-point system as stipulated in the

Preferential Procurement Regulation 2022, SIU’s Supply Chain Management Policies and National

Treasury Practice and instruction note (s).

Please note that the quotation may be regarded invalid/disqualified in the

Following instances:

If the quotation page is not signed

b) If the SBD 4: declaration of interest form is not completed and signed

c) CSD tax clearance is non-compliant

d) If SBD and/or information is proven incorrect.

e) Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted

f) Service providers who are listed on the national treasury’s database of restricted suppliers and

defaulters

g) Service providers who are under investigation of corrupt activities

Appointment may be subjected to screening by the SIU internal integrity unit or vetting by the state security

agency before commencements

9.4 Tax compliance requirements

I. Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

II. Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued by SARS to

enable the organ of state to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.

III. Application for Tax Compliance Status (TCS) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website

www.sars.gov.za.

IV. Bidders may also submit a printed TCS certificate together with the bid.

V. In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved; each party must submit a separate

TCS certificate / pin / CSD number.

VI. Where no TCS is available, but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (CSD), a CSD

number must be provided.

VII. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are

persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members’ persons in the service of the state.”

Terms and conditions:

a) Quotations must be submitted in the company letterhead

b) All copyright and intellectual property herein rests with the SIU

c) All goods or services purchased will be subject to SIU’s conditions, policies and procedures.

d) It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that the SIU is in possession of a compliant Tax Status

documentations. The onus therefore rests on the bidder to ensure that the SIU is in receipt of a Compliant

Tax Status as per CSD summary report.

e) All purchases will be made through an official order form; therefore, no goods must be delivered or

render services before an official order has been received.

f) To participate in SIU’s Quotation of goods and/or services, vendors are advised to register on SIU’s

National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)

g) Bidder certify that the information supplied is correct and I have read and understood SIU’s Conditions

and procedures and accept it.

h) Bidder further certify that all the required information has been furnished and the relevant forms

completed and are herewith submitted as part of the bid.

i) Payments are effective within 30 days after receipt of invoice

j) No late responses will be considered.

k) All quotes should be accompanied by a valid BBBEE status Certificate with a SANAS logo or Sworn

Affidavit by the Commissioner of Oaths with an SAPS Stamp for 80/20 evaluation criteria.

l) Note that there are no pre-payments and payments will take place within 30 working days from the

invoice date

m) Successful bidders must be able to deliver the specified goods/services in full no later than stipulated

date.

n) Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned for further information.

When a bidder responds to this request for quotations, accept SIU’s condition and also confirm that should

he/she is successful, will be able to offer and deliver quality service.

p) SIU as a public entity is not allowed to do pre-payments, therefore when the bidder respond to this

request, accept the quotation

q) The appointed bidder is required to sign of the SBD document truthfully and in full

r) Any bidder who has reasons to believe that the RFQ specifications is based on a specific brand must

inform SIU on or before RFQ’s closing date.

s) Awarding of the quotation will be subject to the Service Provider’s express acceptance of the SIU Supply

Chain Management policy, general contract conditions and any other related general

t) By responding to this RFQ document, a bidder commits to bind himself or herself by SIU’s conditions

which supersedes bidders’ own quotation’s conditions.

u) Upon finalization of the appointment, SIU may enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA),

v) SIU reserves the right to conduct its own internal tests and analysis on products/goods to ascertain the

quality as per SABS compliance etc.

w) No equipment, utensils or agents that may damage the buildings, fittings, persons shall be used. The

SIU reserves the right to reject such conduct.

x) Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for

consideration.

y) All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided– (not to be re-typed) or in the manner prescribed

in the bid document.

z) This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the preferential

procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (GCC) and, if applicable, any other special

conditions of contract.

aa) This RFQ is subject to Procurement General Conditions of Contract, (you may request a copy from SCM

official or download from National Treasury’s website.

bb) The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).

• Closing date and time: 23 June 2026 at 10:00.
• Non-compulsory briefing session: 18 June 2026 from 09:00 to 10:00 on Microsoft Teams. Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344541934535127?p=zvawSH0KLAWFnOMbh8.
• RFQ validity period: 90 days from the official closing date.
• Final TVC delivery deadline: 10 July 2026.

NON - To be conducted on 18 June 2026 from 09:00 to 10:00 on Microsoft teams on the link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/344541934535127?p=zvawSH0KLAWFnOMbh8

• Submission email: [email protected].
• SIU Head Office physical address: 74 Water Meyers Street, Rentmeester Building, Meyers Park, First Floor.
• No specific SCM or technical contact name, phone, or email is provided in the document.

• Submit your quotation via email to [email protected]. Failure to respond to this email will result in automatic disqualification.
• Quotations must be submitted on company letterhead.
• All pages of the quotation must be signed by the responsible person.
• The quote must be valid for a period of 30 days.
• Faxed and emailed tender documents are accepted, but you must ensure the SIU receives complete documents by the deadline.
• Late and incomplete submissions will not be accepted.
• Do not alter the tender document except to fill in your details and price; any other alterations will disqualify you.
• The proposal becomes the property of the SIU and will not be returned.
• You must be prepared to sign a confidential agreement and undergo vetting and screening.
• You must be able to attend meetings with the SIU communications team and liaise with SIU staff.
• The SIU reserves the right to withdraw any quotation and to invite suppliers to present their proposals.

SIGNATURE (of the bidder)

• Scope: End-to-end production of one (1) television commercial (TVC) for the SIU, focusing on NSFAS investigations.
• Deliverables:
• One 1-minute TVC.
• One shortened version (15-30 seconds).
• One silent cut (15-30 seconds, no dialogue).
• One 15-second cutdown.
• One production file with all contents labelled and arranged.
• Technical requirements:
• TVC must be shot for both landscape (16:9) and vertical (9:16) aspect ratios.
• Must include sourcing of talent, supply/setup/operation/dismantling of equipment, personnel, transport, and mandatory music licensing.
• Mandatory experience and qualifications:
• Provide two or more reference letters for past TVC work on company letterhead with contact details.
• Provide two examples of film/TVC/video editorial productions via links or copies.
• Provide CV of the proposed Producer/Project Manager.
• Provide a production file with pre-production elements: production schedule, shooting schedule, list of key crew, casting/talent breakdown with headshots, draft script breakdown, location information with images.
• Bidders must have proven experience in TVC production or a proven network of collaborators with agreements in place.
• You must be able to follow an SIU-guided script and allow SIU members to manage the production.

• Bidders need to have proven experience in providing the services in Television Commercial Productions or

bidders need to have a proven network of service providers they will collaborate with to ensure the success

of the production, provide any agreements in place that will aid the production.

• See annexure a: siu tvc script guide

d) The service provider will be held liable and pay for any loss/damage suffered by the SIU because of the

service provider’s own negligence/intent, which originated at the site.

e) Any qualification to the terms and conditions of this quotation will result in disqualifications.

f)

The recommended Service Provider’s express acceptance of the SIU Supply Chain Management general

contract conditions.

g) Should the service provider not comply with any of the conditions contained in these terms of reference

during the contract period the SIU may cancel the contract.

h) The lowest or any proposal/quote may not necessarily be accepted.

9.2. Award criteria

9.2.1 The shortlisted bidders may be requested to provide samples.

9.2.2. The SIU reserves the right not to reward the lowest if the samples provided are not as

per the outlined specification.

9.2.3 Bid will only be awarded to the bidder who passes SIU’s Internal Integrity Unit screening and/or

State Security Agency vetting; failure to pass could result in SIU not awarding the bid to a bidder

irrespective of the points scored after the final evaluation.

x) Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be accepted for

consideration.

y) All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided– (not to be re-typed) or in the manner prescribed

in the bid document.

z) This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the preferential

procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (GCC) and, if applicable, any other special

conditions of contract.

aa) This RFQ is subject to Procurement General Conditions of Contract, (you may request a copy from SCM

official or download from National Treasury’s website.

bb) The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).

13. Evaluation criteria

SIU promotes the concept of “best value” in the award of contracts, as opposed to merely looking for the

cheapest price, which does not necessarily provide the best value. Best value incorporates the expertise,

experience and technical proposal of the organization and individuals who will be providing the service and

the organisational capacity supporting the project team.

SIU is committed to achieving the government’s transformation objectives in terms of the Preferential

Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Procurement Regulation 2022. The value of this bid is

estimated not to exceed R 1 000 000.00 (all applicable taxes included) and therefore the 80/20 system shall

be applicable. (This is by no means the budget of the project but the process threshold as per PPPFA) The

procedure for the evaluation of responsive bids is Price, and Preference method.

Price must include the entire scope of work and any other logistics or disbursement that assist the service

provider in delivering the final product (s) to SIU as per the scope of work and within the set timelines.

Price breakdown price

Special Investigating Unit Television Commercial Production (TVC) R

Amount exclusive VAT R

VAT r

Total cost (Vat Inc.) R

• Quotation must reflect a cost breakdown and prices quoted must be inclusive of VAT.
• A separate quote should be on bidders’ letter head
• The Bidder must thus complete the attached schedule and return (No separate schedules permitted).
• All fee rates shall be quoted in the currency of the Republic of South Africa for the periods specified,

and will be held to be firm for the period of the Bid.

Sbd 4 - 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 interest2 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

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.

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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bid document.

The preference points evaluation of the responsive bids will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference

points systems, where the 80 points will be used for price and the 20 points will be awarded to a bidder for

attaining the B-BBEE status level of contributor.

SIU promotes the concept of “best value” in the award of contracts, as opposed to merely looking for the

cheapest price,

SIU is committed to achieving Government’s transformation objectives in terms of the Preferential

Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).

14. Pricing schedule

Total cost (Vat Inc.) R

• Quotation must reflect a cost breakdown and prices quoted must be inclusive of VAT.
• A separate quote should be on bidders’ letter head
• The Bidder must thus complete the attached schedule and return (No separate schedules permitted).
• All fee rates shall be quoted in the currency of the Republic of South Africa for the periods specified,

and will be held to be firm for the period of the Bid.

Sbd 4 - bidder’s disclosure

a. A B-BBEE status level verification certificate must be submitted in order to qualify for preference

points for B-BBEE);

b. send and the original will be requested from the recommended bidder) failure to attached will lead

to disqualification.

c. The quote must be valid for a period of 30 days

d. All quotations must be accompanied by the following documents if you have not submitted the

information before:

• Central supplier database for Government (CSD)

e. Quotation must reflect a cost breakdown, where applicable, prices quoted must be inclusive of

• Your quotation must include a full cost breakdown, inclusive of VAT.
• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and will be held firm for the bid period.
• The price must cover the entire scope of work, including all logistics and disbursements needed to deliver the final products.
• You must complete the attached pricing schedule; no separate schedules are permitted.
• Payment terms: Payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of invoice, based on deliverables achieved. No pre-payments are allowed.

• Mandatory documents:
• Proof of registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD Summary report).
• CSD overall tax status must show as 'Compliant'.
• CIPC company registration document.
• SARS pin.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE) to qualify for preference points. Certificate must have a SANAS logo or be a sworn affidavit with an SAPS stamp.
• ID copies of proposed resources and company directors.
• Tax compliance: Submit your Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If consortia/joint ventures are involved, each party must submit separate proof.
• Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire regarding residency, branch, permanent establishment, income source, and tax liability in RSA.
• No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, or companies/directors/close corporation members who are in the service of the state.
• You must declare any relationship with SIU employees and any interest in other related enterprises.
• You must complete SBD forms (4, 6, 8 & 9) truthfully.
• Failure to submit these documents or provide compliant tax status will result in disqualification.

B-bbee status levels1

1 A B-BBEE status level: Verification

certificate or a sworn affidavit-oath

commissioned (for EME & QSE)

must be submitted in order to qualify

for preference points for B-BBEE

The SIU is an independent statutory body established by proclamation R. July 2001, issued in terms

of the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act No. as amended (“the SIU Act”). The

purpose of the SIU is to investigate serious malpractices, maladministration and corruption in connection with

the administration of State Institutions, state assets and public money as well as any conduct, which may

seriously harm the interest of the public. Furthermore, the purpose of the SIU is to institute and conduct civil

proceedings in any court of law or a Special Tribunal in its own name or on behalf of State Institutions.

3. Project background

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) requires a service provider to produce a TVC for the SIU. The Service

e) All purchases will be made through an official order form; therefore, no goods must be delivered or

render services before an official order has been received.

f) To participate in SIU’s Quotation of goods and/or services, vendors are advised to register on SIU’s

National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)

g) Bidder certify that the information supplied is correct and I have read and understood SIU’s Conditions

and procedures and accept it.

h) Bidder further certify that all the required information has been furnished and the relevant forms

completed and are herewith submitted as part of the bid.

i) Payments are effective within 30 days after receipt of invoice

j) No late responses will be considered.

k) All quotes should be accompanied by a valid BBBEE status Certificate with a SANAS logo or Sworn

Affidavit by the Commissioner of Oaths with an SAPS Stamp for 80/20 evaluation criteria.

l) Note that there are no pre-payments and payments will take place within 30 working days from the

invoice date

m) Successful bidders must be able to deliver the specified goods/services in full no later than stipulated

date.

n) Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned for further information.

When a bidder responds to this request for quotations, accept SIU’s condition and also confirm that should

he/she is successful, will be able to offer and deliver quality service.

p) SIU as a public entity is not allowed to do pre-payments, therefore when the bidder respond to this

request, accept the quotation

q) The appointed bidder is required to sign of the SBD document truthfully and in full

r) Any bidder who has reasons to believe that the RFQ specifications is based on a specific brand must

inform SIU on or before RFQ’s closing date.

s) Awarding of the quotation will be subject to the Service Provider’s express acceptance of the SIU Supply

terms of section 59 of the Competition Act No and or may be reported to the National

Prosecuting Authority (NPA) for criminal investigation and or may be restricted from conducting

business with the public sector for a period not exceeding ten (10) years in terms of the Prevention

and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable legislation.

I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS

8.1 Name of company/firm: ________________________________________________________

8.2 VAT registration number: ______________________________________________________

8.3 Company registration number: __________________________________________________

8.4 Type of company/ firm

 Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

 One person business/sole propriety

 Close corporation

 Company

 (Pty) Limited

[Tick applicable box]

8.5 Describe principal business activities

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

8.6 Company classification

 Manufacturer

 Supplier

 Professional service provider

 Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.

[Tick applicable box]

8.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business: ________________________

8.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify

that the points claimed, based on the B-BBE status level of contributor indicated in paragraphs 1.4

and 6.1 of the foregoing certificate, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I /

we acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as indicated in

paragraph 1 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in paragraphs

1.4 and 6.1, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction of

the purchaser that the claims are correct;

iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contributor has been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or

any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the purchaser may, in addition to any

other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses, or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that

person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of

having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders, and directors, or only

the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted by

the National Treasury from obtaining business from any organ of state for a

period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other

side) rule has been applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

Witnesses signature(s) of bidders(s):

1. Date:

i) Confirms that neither the name of the enterprise or the name of any partner, manager, director or other

person, who wholly or partly exercises, or may exercise, control over the enterprise appears on the

Activities Act of 2004;

ii) Confirms that no partner, member, director, or other person, who wholly or partly exercises, or may

exercise, control over the enterprise appears, has within the last five years been convicted of fraud or

corruption;

iii) confirms that I / we are not associated, linked or involved with any other tendering entities submitting

tender offers and have no other relationship with any of the tenderers or those responsible for compiling

the scope of work that could cause or be interpreted as a conflict of interest; and;

iv) Confirms that the contents of this questionnaire/forms (SBD 4, 6, 8 & 9) are within my personal

knowledge and are to the best of my belief both true and correct

v) Accept that, in addition to cancellation of a contract, action may be taken against me should the

a) Quotations to be returned to: ([email protected]) Failure not to respond to the email your

submission will be automatically disqualified.

b) Proposal submitted to the SIU becomes the property of the SIU. SIU is therefore not obliged

to send it back to the bidder

c) The service provider shall commit to post support service where and when required by SIU.

d) Payment will be done on deliverables achieved, with payments done within 30 days of receipt

of invoice.

e) CSD Tax Compliance status must be found on the CSD Summary report

f) SIU Head Office are situated at the following address:

74 Water Meyers Street, Rentmeester Building, Meyers Park, First FlooR

7. Supporting documentation and minimum criteria

a. A B-BBEE status level verification certificate must be submitted in order to qualify for preference

points for B-BBEE);

b. send and the original will be requested from the recommended bidder) failure to attached will lead

to disqualification.

c. The quote must be valid for a period of 30 days

d. All quotations must be accompanied by the following documents if you have not submitted the

information before:

• Central supplier database for Government (CSD)

e. Quotation must reflect a cost breakdown, where applicable, prices quoted must be inclusive of

VAT

f. All pages of quotation must be signed by the responsible person

g. SIU has the right to withdraw any quotation at any time within or outside the validity of the

quotation.

h. SIU reserves the right to invite suppliers/companies to present their bid proposals for

final decision.

CLOSING DATE 23 June 2026 10:00

SIU promotes the concept of “best value” in the award of contracts, as opposed to merely looking for the

cheapest price, which does not necessarily provide the best value. Best value incorporates the expertise,

experience and technical proposal of the organization and individuals who will be providing the service and

the organisational capacity supporting the project team.

SIU is committed to achieving the government’s transformation objectives in terms of the Preferential

Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), Procurement Regulation 2022. The value of this bid is

estimated not to exceed R 1 000 000.00 (all applicable taxes included) and therefore the 80/20 system shall

be applicable. (This is by no means the budget of the project but the process threshold as per PPPFA) The

procedure for the evaluation of responsive bids is Price, and Preference method.

B-bbee status levels

A bidder and/or service provider will be used interchangeably across the bid document.

Responsive bids are those bids that meet the eligibility/mandatory/administrative criteria as set out on the

bid document.

The preference points evaluation of the responsive bids will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference

points systems, where the 80 points will be used for price and the 20 points will be awarded to a bidder for

attaining the B-BBEE status level of contributor.

SIU promotes the concept of “best value” in the award of contracts, as opposed to merely looking for the

cheapest price,

SIU is committed to achieving Government’s transformation objectives in terms of the Preferential

Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA).