Television commercial production for the siu – nsfas investigation (RFQ 042 2026/27C)

Submission email: [email protected]

SIU Head Office: 74 Watermeyer Street, Rentmeester Building, Meyerspark, Pretoria

Submission method: email only

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 03 November 2026 at 16:00

Only submissions sent to and received from this correct email address on or before the closing date and time will be considered.

Quotations must be submitted on the company letterhead.

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

The quote must be valid for 30 days.

Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the SIU; false declarations disqualify the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): claims B-BBEE and specific goal points under the 80/20 system.
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution).
• CSD Tax Compliance summary status report.

Disqualification risks:

• Quotation page not signed.
• SBD 4 not completed and signed.
• CSD tax clearance non-compliant.
• Late or incomplete submissions.
• Alterations to the tender document other than filling in bidder details and price.
• Bidders listed on the National Treasury's database of restricted suppliers or defaulters.
• Bidders under investigation for corrupt activities.

Evaluation method: Price and Preference (80/20 system)

Estimated bid value: not exceeding R 1 000 000.00 (all taxes included) – this is the PPPFA process threshold, not the project budget.

Price: 80 points

B-BBEE status level: 18 points

Specific goal (more than 50% Black ownership): 2 points

Total: 100 points

B-BBEE points by level: Level 1 = 18, Level 2 = 14, Level 3 = 12, Level 4 = 10, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0.

Award is subject to passing SIU's Internal Integrity Unit screening and/or State Security Agency vetting; failure may result in no award regardless of points.

Award is subject to signing the occupational health and safety agreement under section 37(2) of the OHS Act.

The SIU requires a service provider to produce one (1) television commercial (TVC) for the SIU.

The commercial must be a maximum of 1 minute, with various cutdowns for multiple media outlets.

Content: Show the impact of SIU investigations, particularly the return of NSFAS funds and how it changes beneficiaries' circumstances.

The completed commercial must be delivered to the SIU, along with a production schedule.

The service provider must handle the full production from pre-production to distribution, including:

• Casting and talent management (minimal on-screen talent, securing usage rights for broadcast and digital).
• Production scheduling and coordination.
• Translations and subtitles (limited vernacular translations, subtitles preferred).
• Filming and technical production (crew, equipment, lighting, sound at one to two controlled locations).
• Voiceover recording (professional narration, editing and mixing for broadcast quality).
• Music and sound licensing (royalty-free background music and sound effects).
• Shooting, editing and post-production.
• Final audio mix.
• Mastering and distribution (formats for television, radio, digital, and social media).
• Project management and liaison (dedicated project manager to liaise with SIU Communications team).

Required competencies:

• Proven experience in television commercial production.
• Proven network of service providers to collaborate with.

Expected deliverables:

• Be available to liaise with SIU staff.
• Sign a confidentiality agreement.
• Undergo vetting and screening.
• Provide reasonable timeframes.
• Attend meetings with SIU Communications team when required.
• Present the final project to SIU staff.
• Work with SIU members who facilitate production.
• Follow a script guided by the SIU.
• Allow SIU members to manage the production.

Pricing format: Detailed cost breakdown including VAT.

Prices must be inclusive of VAT for VAT-registered service providers.

Prices must be quoted in South African Rand and held firm for the bid period.

No amendment of quotations after closing date and time; SIU may use its own calculated total for evaluation.

Payment: within 30 days of receipt of invoice, on deliverables achieved.

No pre-payments.

The quotation must include all logistics and disbursements.

SIU may take steps against the service provider for non-compliance.

CSD registration: Mandatory – must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).

Tax compliance: Must be tax compliant as per CSD Overall Tax Status; submit SARS PIN or TCS certificate; CSD number may be provided if no TCS.

B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EME/QSE) must be submitted to qualify for preference points; invalid or missing certificate means no preference points.

CIPC: Company registration certificate required.

ID copies of company directors required.

No bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are in the service of the state.

Bidders must not be listed on the National Treasury's restricted suppliers or defaulters database.

Bidders must not be under investigation for corrupt activities.

Bidders must pass SIU Internal Integrity Unit screening and/or State Security Agency vetting.

Bidders must sign the occupational health and safety agreement under section 37(2) of the OHS Act.