Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICALocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
26 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182 - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166035
This tender invites bids for the supply of 100% pure helichrysum splendidum essential oil in 100ml quantities. The evaluation will consider price and b-bbee status level of contribution, with preference points allocated according to the 80/20 or 90/10 system depending on the estimated value. Bidders must submit the sbd 6.1 Form and proof of b-bbee status level to claim preference points.
Submit the completed and signed SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form with the bid.
Provide proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor (certificate or sworn affidavit) with the bid; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed.
Complete all company details on the form: name, VAT number, registration number, type, principal activities, classification, and years in business.
If subcontracting, disclose the percentage subcontracted, the subcontractor's name, B-BBEE status level, whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, and whether the subcontractor qualifies as a designated group.
The applicable preference point system is either 80/20 (for requirements up to R50 million) or 90/10 (for requirements above R50 million), as indicated in the tender.
Bidders must study the NMISA SCM Policy general conditions, definitions, and directives before completing the form.
Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 26 August 2026 - 12:00
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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Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)19 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
26 Aug
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)
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SBD 6.1.pdf
Supply of 100% (Pure) Helichrysum Splendidum essential oil (100ml) to the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA).
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf
Supply of 100% pure Helichrysum Splendidum essential oil in 100ml containers to the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) in Gauteng.
RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf
Supply of 100% pure Helichrysum Splendidum essential oil (100ml) to the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), including a Certificate of Analysis and, if possible, a Safety Data Sheet.
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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 disclosure requires bidders to declare any state employment of directors, shareholders, or controlling persons; any relationship with employees of the procuring institution; and any interest in related enterprises. Bidders must also certify that the bid was prepared independently and that no collusion occurred. A false declaration will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) declaring any state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in related enterprises. Bidders must certify independent bid preparation and no collusion.
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)No specific compliance requirements beyond the SBD 4 disclosure form.
Description
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdfSupply of 100% (Pure) Helichrysum Splendidum essential oil (100ml). Must come with a Certificate of Analysis. Safety Data Sheet would be appreciated if possible.
Important Dates
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 26 August 2026 at 12:00. No briefing or site visit is mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Commercial queries: Supply Chain, tel 012 947 2788, email [email protected]. Technical queries: Alex Jehoma, tel 012 947 2716, email [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Submit the quotation by email to [email protected]. The response must reach NMISA no later than 26 August 2026 at 12:00. Quotations should be on company letterhead where possible, or include pricing in the TOR. 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.
Returnable Documents
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Quotations should be on company letterhead where possible, or include pricing in the TOR. All quotations are subject to the attached SBD forms.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)No explicit evaluation scoring split or minimum qualifying thresholds are stated. Quotations are subject to the provisions of the attached SBD forms. For pricing above R2,000.00, a BBBEE certificate must be attached.
Technical Specifications
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Supply of 100% (Pure) Helichrysum Splendidum essential oil, 100ml per unit. Quantity not specified in the document. The oil must come with a Certificate of Analysis. A Safety Data Sheet would be appreciated if possible.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdfPricing must be submitted in the TOR format with columns: Description, Qty, Unit Price (excl. VAT), Total Price (excl. VAT). The total must include 15% VAT and Grand Total (incl. VAT). Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days and must clearly indicate the delivery period.
Financial Requirements
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be provided in the format: Description, Qty, Unit Price (excl. VAT), Total Price (excl. VAT), plus 15% VAT and Grand Total (incl. VAT). Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days. NMISA is a schedule 3A public entity and effects payment only when all goods and services are delivered in full.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)For pricing above R2,000.00, a BBBEE certificate must be attached. All quotations are subject to the provisions of the attached SBD forms.
Special Conditions
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)NMISA is a schedule 3A public entity according to PFMA and effects payments only when all goods and services are delivered in full. All quotations are subject to the provisions of the attached SBD forms.
Requirements
Source: RQF_Helichrysum oil_August 2026.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days. Quotations must clearly indicate the delivery period. For pricing above R2,000.00, a BBBEE certificate must be attached.
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 forms: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed, and submitted with the bid. Proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor (certificate or sworn affidavit) must accompany the bid; failure to submit means no preference points are claimed. The form requires company details (name, VAT number, registration number, type, principal activities, classification, years in business) and a declaration certifying the accuracy of claimed points. If subcontracting, bidders must disclose the percentage subcontracted, the subcontractor's name, B-BBEE status level, whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, and whether the subcontractor qualifies as a designated group.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Points are awarded for price and B-BBEE status level of contribution. The applicable preference point system is either 80/20 (for requirements up to R50 million, all taxes included) or 90/10 (for requirements above R50 million). Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for the 80/20 system, or Ps = 90(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) for the 90/10 system, where Ps is points scored for price, Pt is the price of the bid under consideration, and Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable bid. B-BBEE points are awarded per the table: Level 1 gets 10 (90/10) or 20 (80/20); Level 2 gets 9 or 18; Level 3 gets 6 or 14; Level 4 gets 5 or 12; Level 5 gets 4 or 8; Level 6 gets 3 or 6; Level 7 gets 2 or 4; Level 8 gets 1 or 2; Non-compliant gets 0. Total points for price and B-BBEE must not exceed 100.
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)Bidders must submit proof of B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor (certificate or sworn affidavit) with the bid. The SBD 6.1 form must be completed and signed. Bidders must study the general conditions, definitions, and directives in the NMISA SCM Policy before completing the form. The purchaser may require substantiation of any preference claims at any time. Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Preference points are awarded for B-BBEE status level of contribution. The 80/20 system applies to bids up to R50 million, and the 90/10 system applies to bids above R50 million. Points for price and B-BBEE total a maximum of 100. Bidders must submit proof of B-BBEE status level; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed. The purchaser may require substantiation of any preference claims. B-BBEE status level points are awarded per the table: Level 1 gets 10 points (90/10) or 20 points (80/20); Level 2 gets 9 or 18; Level 3 gets 6 or 14; Level 4 gets 5 or 12; Level 5 gets 4 or 8; Level 6 gets 3 or 6; Level 7 gets 2 or 4; Level 8 gets 1 or 2; Non-compliant gets 0. Bidders claiming points must complete the declaration and indicate their B-BBEE status level. If subcontracting, bidders must disclose the percentage subcontracted, the subcontractor's name, B-BBEE status level, whether the subcontractor is an EME or QSE, and whether the subcontractor qualifies as a designated group.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1.pdfPoints for this bid are awarded for price and B-BBEE status level of contribution. The maximum points for price are 80 (under the 80/20 system) or 90 (under the 90/10 system), calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin) or Ps = 90(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Ps is points scored for price, Pt is price of bid under consideration, and Pmin is price of the lowest acceptable bid.
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Address
Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Last checked
19 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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