Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
28 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176063
Statistics south africa requires the supply and delivery of four printer cartridges: one black (j3m71a), one cyan (j3m68a), one magenta (j3m69a), and one yellow (j3m70a). The quotation must be submitted on the firm-prices pricing schedule (sbd 3.1) And remain valid for 30 days. Only firm prices are acceptable, and the offer must be delivered by hand or courier before the closing time of 11:00 on 02 november 2026.
Closing: Quotations must be received by 11:00 on 02 November 2026, delivered by hand or courier to ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002 (or Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001).
Pricing: Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will be disqualified.
Pricing schedule: Complete and sign SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices) as a returnable document.
VAT: Line-item prices must be exclusive of VAT; the grand total must be inclusive of VAT at 15%. Only SARS-registered VAT vendors may charge VAT.
Validity: The offer must remain valid for 30 days from the closing date of the bid.
Items: Quote for all four cartridges: Black (J3M71A), Cyan (J3M68A), Magenta (J3M69A), Yellow (J3M70A), each quantity 1.
Enquiries: Direct general enquiries to [email protected] or +27 12 310 8911.
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Date & Time
Monday, 02 November 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
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Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)28 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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)
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Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf
Statistics South Africa requires the supply and delivery of printer cartridges. The tender pack includes the standard SBD 4 bidder's disclosure form, which bidders must complete and sign.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf
Supply and delivery of printer cartridges, comprising one black, one cyan, one magenta, and one yellow cartridge (HP J3M71A, J3M68A, J3M69A, J3M70A), to Statistics South Africa. Pricing must be firm and valid for 30 days from the closing date.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf
Statistics South Africa requires the supply and delivery of printer cartridges under bid number RQ-112820. Bids must be submitted by email to [email protected] before the closing time of 11:00 on 02 November 2026.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf
Supply and delivery of printer cartridges to Statistics South Africa in Gauteng, with preference points allocated under the 80/20 system.
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Postal address: Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001
Street address: ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 12 310 8911
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed and returned. Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors will lead to disqualification. A false declaration disqualifies the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. The SBD 4 declaration must be truthful; false declarations will result in disqualification.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdfBidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. False declarations in the SBD 4 will lead to disqualification.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdfThe document appears to be a cover sheet (SBD 6.1) for claiming preference points under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. It lists specific goals (Black, Woman, Youth, Disability) and their maximum points (10, 5, 3, 2) under the 80/20 system. No further scope details are included in this document.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf (RFQ)Statistics South Africa
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 (RFQ)Returnable forms:
Submission requirements:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system (for requirements up to R50 million including taxes).
Points allocation:
Price scoring formula:
Specific goals and maximum points:
Points for each goal are calculated as: SG = W × POE / 100, where W is the maximum points for the goal and POE is the percentage equity ownership.
Proof required to claim points:
Failure to submit proof with the bid means no preference points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of printer cartridges. No further technical details are provided in the available document.
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies, meaning the tender's Rand value (all applicable taxes included) is up to R50 million. No other financial requirements (bid security, bonds, guarantees) are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have a valid tax clearance (SARS TCS or tax PIN).
Bidder must complete and sign SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) to claim preference points; the signed declaration certifies the information is true and that claimed points are correct, and acknowledges that fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.
Contractual Terms
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdfThe document includes only definitions from the Preferential Procurement Regulations (e.g., applicable taxes, tender, disability, functionality, price, youth, income-generating contracts) and a clause on the 80/20 system. No specific contractual terms are stated.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1) .pdfThe evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Points are awarded for price (maximum 80) and for specific goals (maximum 20). Specific goals and their maximum points are: Black ownership 10 points, Woman 5 points, Youth 3 points, Disability 2 points. Points per goal are calculated using the formula SG = W × POE / 100, where POE is the percentage equity ownership. Proof required includes CIPC registration, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and CSD report (for Black, Woman, Youth); for disability, a medical certificate from a HPCSA-registered practitioner. Missing proof means points are not claimed.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdfThe procurement is for four printer cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow).
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 02 November 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)General enquiries:
Submission address:
ISIbalo House
Koch Street
Salvokop
Pretoria, 0002
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: by hand or courier to the address below.
Submission address: ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
(Alternatively, Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001)
Closing time: 11:00 on 02 November 2026.
Returnable documents (must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation basis: preference point system (the specific 80/20 or 90/10 split is not stated in the available text).
Price will be evaluated; only firm prices are considered.
Bidders must be registered VAT vendors with SARS if charging VAT.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of printer cartridges:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdfThe pricing schedule is form SBD 3.1 (Firm Prices). Bidders must complete the line-item prices for each cartridge, calculate the subtotal, add VAT at 15% (if VAT-registered), and provide a grand total inclusive of VAT. Prices must be firm and not subject to exchange rate variations. The completed schedule must be submitted as a returnable document. The offer must be valid for 30 days from closing.
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) is a returnable document.
Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Line-item prices must be quoted exclusive of VAT; the grand total must be inclusive of VAT.
VAT at 15% is to be calculated and charged only by suppliers formally registered as VAT vendors with SARS.
The offer must remain valid for 30 days from the closing date of the bid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.pdf (TENDER)VAT registration with SARS is required if the bidder charges VAT.
No other compliance requirements are stated in the available text.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdfSupply and delivery of printer cartridges.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 02 November 2026
Closing time: 11:00 AM
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)General enquiries:
Bidding procedure and technical enquiries:
Submission address: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)Submission method: email to [email protected].
Bids must reach the correct email address by the closing time; late bids are not considered.
Bids must be submitted on the official SBD1 form, not re-typed, and completed in full.
The bid must be signed by a person with authority; proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) must be attached.
Returnable documents: completed and signed SBD1 Part A (Invitation to Bid) including supplier information and declarations.
Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or, if not available, a CSD number.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)Bids will be evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Preference points for B-BBEE: Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate, or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs), to qualify for preference points.
No bid will be considered from persons in the service of the state, or from companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state.
The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7).
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)Supply and delivery of printer cartridges.
No further specification (quantities, brands, or models) is stated in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance: bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. If no TCS PIN is available, a CSD number must be provided.
TCS PIN applications can be made via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za. A printed TCS certificate may be submitted with the bid.
Consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors: each party must submit a separate TCS certificate / PIN / CSD number.
Bidder 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.
B-BBEE: a valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate, or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs), must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
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Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
28 Oct 2026
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