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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175822
Statistics south africa requires the supply and delivery of labels under a request for quotation. Bidders must submit their quotations by email before the closing time of 11:00 on 2 november 2026. The most consequential consideration is that bids must be submitted on the official sbd1 form, with all required supporting documents, and must include a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit to qualify for preference points.
Closing: 2 November 2026 at 11:00 AM, submitted by email to [email protected]. Late bids are not accepted.
Submission: Bids must be on the official SBD1 form (not re-typed) and include the signed SBD1 Part A and B, proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution), and the successful bidder must complete SBD7.
Tax compliance: Provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or, if registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number. For consortia/JVs/sub-contractors, each party must submit its own TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number.
B-BBEE: A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
Disqualification: Bids from persons in the service of the state, or from companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Enquiries: SCM and technical enquiries to Scmrfq, telephone 012 336 0191, email [email protected].
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Date & Time
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Nb: kindly send your quotations to [email protected], And do not copy anyone as this will disqualify your proposal.
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1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
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Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)27 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Nov
2026
Closing Date
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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.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf
Statistics South Africa requires the supply and delivery of labels. The procurement is managed by Statistics South Africa and the closing date is 2 November 2026 at 11:00.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf
Statistics South Africa requires the supply and delivery of self-adhesive labels in three colours (green, orange, and blue), each 19mm and packaged as 250 labels per box, with 80 boxes of each colour required. The procurement is conducted via a request for quotation (RFQ-112812) with firm pricing, and bids must remain valid for 30 days from the closing date.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf
Statistics South Africa requires the supply and delivery of labels under RFQ-112812. Bidders must submit their quotations by email before the closing time on 2 November 2026.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf
Statistics South Africa requests tenders for the procurement of labels. The tender applies the 80/20 preference point system, with a maximum of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
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The document header lists general contact details for Statistics South Africa:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)The attached document is National Treasury form SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), which must be completed and signed. Key commitments and disqualification risks:
No evaluation criteria other than the SBD 4 obligations appear in the supplied document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdfThe extended text covering evaluation criteria is only a fragment of SBD 4's collusion clause and adds no additional evaluation requirements beyond what is summarised above.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 2 November 2026 at 09:00.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)General enquiries:
Physical address:
ISIbalo House
Koch Street
Salvokop
Pretoria, 0002
Postal address:
Private Bag X44
Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms — SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. Bidders claiming specific goal points must attach the supporting documentation described in the evaluation criteria. The department may later ask the bidder to substantiate any preference claim.
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 80/20, as stated by the organ of state; the lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable system.
Scoring split:
Price formula (80/20): Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the price of the tender under consideration and Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable tender.
Specific goals and maximum points (80/20 system):
Points formula: NEP = (NOP x EP) / 100, where NOP is the maximum points for that goal and EP is the percentage of total company ownership held directly by active directors or members who are registered owners.
Proof required for specific goal claims:
Certification stamps on CIPC and ID documents older than 6 months are invalid and result in forfeiture of points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The procurement is for the supply and delivery of labels for Statistics South Africa. No further technical specification, quantities or delivery locations are stated in the source document.
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies to requirements with a rand value up to R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes included). No other financial requirements are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)CSD registration is required: a CSD full detail report is needed to substantiate ownership claims for specific goals.
Bidders must complete and submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim preference points.
Contractual Terms
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfDefault Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 definitions apply, including: 'all applicable taxes' covers VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF and skills development levies; 'tender' means a written offer in response to an invitation to provide goods or services; 'youth' means persons aged 14-35, determined as at the closing date (or original closing date if extended); 'tender for income-generating contracts' covers leases, disposal of assets and concessions. No other contract terms are stated.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfSee evaluationCriteria section for the full scoring split and specific goal points. The document specifies that the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Points for specific goals are claimed based on percentage ownership in equity by Black, Woman, Youth and Disability categories, with proof required as described in the main evaluation section.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdfThe procurement is for labels. No further scope, quantity or specification details are provided.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Closing: 02 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)SCM contact:
Contact person: Scmrfq
Telephone: 012 336 0191
Email: [email protected]
Technical enquiries:
Contact person: Scmrfq office
Telephone: 012 336 0191
Email: [email protected]
General enquiries:
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 12 310 8911
Address: Statistics South Africa, ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing time: 02 November 2026 at 11:00 AM
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. Late bids are not accepted. Returnable forms: SBD1 Part A and B (signed), proof of authority to sign (company resolution), B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs), and SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. The successful bidder must complete and sign SBD7 (Contract Form).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Preference points are claimed under B-BBEE; a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required. The bid is subject to the PPPFA and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. No minimum qualifying score or price/functionality split is stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of labels. No quantities, specifications, sizes, or delivery locations are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be tax compliant and submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or, if the bidder is registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number.
Where consortia, joint ventures or sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a separate TCS PIN / certificate / CSD number.
Bids from persons in the service of the state, or from companies/close corporations with directors or members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Foreign suppliers must answer the questionnaire in SBD1 Part A. If the entity is not resident, has no branch, no permanent establishment, no source of income and is not liable for tax in South Africa, registration for a SARS TCS PIN is not required.
A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
The bidder's name, postal address, street address, telephone, cellphone, email, VAT registration number, tax compliance or CSD number, and B-BBEE status level must be provided.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Pricing Schedule
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (RFQ)Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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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.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Last checked
27 Oct 2026
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