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The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and

continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national

standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:

• develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards.
• promote quality in connection with commodities; and
• render conformity assessment services and matters connected therewith.

2. Request for Quotation (RFQ)

This RFQ serves as an invitation to submit a quotation for the Appointment of a consulting firm to

develop a business case for the SABS, subject to the SABS Standard Terms and Conditions, a copy is

available on www.sabs.co.za, accessible through the link:

https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp

The Bidder is requested to provide a quotation, in writing, by the specified date. Should the Bidder

require any clarification, the clarification should be submitted by e-mail to the Procurement Specialist

identified in this document.

By submitting a quotation in response to this RFQ or participating in this RFQ process, the Bidder accepts

to be subject to and bound by all the terms and conditions contained in this RFQ document.

3. Confidentiality

This document may not be used for any purpose by the Bidder other than for developing their response

to it, and all reasonable efforts must be taken by the Bidder to ensure confidentiality of any information

provided. This document and any other information of a confidential nature provided to the Bidder

during the RFQ process are and will be covered by the non-disclosure agreement to be signed between

the SABS and the Bidder.

4. No Contract

Bidders shall note that this RFQ does not commit the SABS to any course of action resulting from the

receipt of quotations and the SABS may, at its discretion reject any submission which does not conform

to instructions and specifications which are contained herein or select a Bidder based upon its own

unique set of criteria. SABS also reserves the right not to select a bidder.

Nothing in this document shall be construed as a contract between the SABS and the Bidder, and no

communication, whether verbal or written, by the SABS personnel or agents during this process shall

create such a contract in respect of the requirements specified in this RFQ.

5. No Obligation to Proceed

The SABS reserves the right to discontinue the RFQ evaluation process at any time and will not be

responsible for any losses incurred by the Bidder because of discontinuation of the RFQ process

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6. Validity of Proposals

The Bidder’s quotation shall remain valid for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the

closing date. The SABS may at any time prior to the expiry of the bid validity period, extend the above

validity period by sixty (60) days by written notice to the Bidders. In that event, the SABS will not require

any consent from the Bidders, and bidders will not be required or permitted to amend any of their

quotations.

SABS retains the right, but is under no obligation, to request Bidders to extend the validity periods of

their quotations, prior to expiry thereof, if it has already invoked the extension referred to above and it

is in the SABS’ interest to further extend the bid validity period. Such a request shall be in writing. The

Bidder is not obliged to extend the validity period. Also, bidders will not be required or permitted to

amend any of their quotations.

7.1 Background and Context

The SABS is a State-Owned Entity (SOE) mandated to develop and maintain South African national

Standards (SANS) as well as to deliver conformity assessment services, including testing and certification.

Unlike many SOEs that operate within monopolistic environments, SABS functions in a highly competitive

market alongside private-sector and international counterparts. The organisation currently derives its

income from a combination of internally generated revenue and government grant funding, reflecting a

level of financial dependence on fiscal support.

The SABS has a strategic importance to the economy and despite its potential to serve as a key enabler

of quality, industrial development and trade, the organisation is currently operating below optimal

performance levels. The SABS is challenged by operational inefficiencies, constrained capabilities and an

organisational culture that limit its ability to compete effectively with leading global and private-sector

counterparts. In its current state, the organisation is not financially sustainable, with significant losses

projected in the absence of continued fiscal support.

Recognising this urgency, the SABS has embarked on the development of a comprehensive business case

to fundamentally transform the organisation into a high-performing, self-sustaining and globally

competitive entity. This transformation is expected to reposition SABS as a trusted partner to

government and industry, capable of addressing critical economic needs while delivering world-class

services across its core functions. Central to this effort is the need to clearly define the current

performance baseline of the SABS, benchmark it against leading regional and international organisations

and establish ambitious yet achievable targets aligned with best-in-class standards.

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The business case must articulate the strategic, operational, and financial pathway required to achieve

this transformation, including the identification of critical capability gaps, enabling support functions

such as technology, laboratory infrastructure, and specialised skills, as well as the exploration of optimal

operating models. This includes assessing the role of strategic local and international partnerships to

enhance efficiency, innovation, and market relevance.

7.2. Objective

The objective of this consulting service is to facilitate and guide the development of a business case that

will transform SABS into a significant, high-performing entity that will outperform global best-in-class

organisations in standards development, testing, certification, training and business advisory. The

business case must quantify the level of investment required and demonstrate a credible pathway

toward long-term financial sustainability, profitability, and thought leadership within the standards

development and conformity assessment sector.

The consultant/s, deployed by the appointed service provider will be expected to lead and guide the

execution of the following work streams:

8.1. Reimaging the future of the SABS

Objective:

To develop a clear, compelling, and shared vision of future of the SABS as a world-class, high-

performing, and self-sustaining entity. This process will define the desired future state from a

stakeholder perspective and challenge current assumptions and constraints to enable a

transformational (not incremental) thinking.

Key activities

• Identification and mapping of key stakeholders that are directly impacted by the SABS mandate (e.g.

government, industry, regulators, civil society)

• Facilitation of visioning and scenario-building workshops
• Development of future-state scenarios, including:
• SABS as a leading global standards development body
• SABS as a globally competitive conformity assessment body
• SABS as a significant entity in the creation of a society free of unsafe products, services and

infrastructure for the economy

• SABS as a thought leader and innovation hub
• SABS as a trusted partner to government and regulators
• SABS as a trusted partner to industry

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Deliverables

• Future State Vision Statement (clear, concise, and compelling)
• Set of Future-State Scenarios (articulated in narrative format)
• Stakeholder Value Proposition (what SABS will deliver to each key stakeholder group)
• Key Design Principles to guide the business case (e.g. efficiency, competitiveness, innovation,

sustainability)

8.2. Target State Definition

Objective:

To develop a clear, compelling, and shared vision of future of the SABS as a world-class, high-

performing, and self-sustaining entity. This process will define the desired future state from a

stakeholder perspective and challenge current assumptions and constraints to enable a

transformational (not incremental) thinking.

Key activities

• Translation of benchmarks into contextualised performance targets
• Definition of the business model, market positioning and value proposition
• Development of measurable targets across financial performance, operational efficiency, Innovation

and impact

Deliverable

Target State Definition Report, including performance targets, strategic positioning and future operating

principles that are aligned to a world-class, high performing SOE

9. Timelines

The engagement is expected to span 1 month.

a) Previous experience in strategy development and transformation

completed across medium to large private and public sector entities. Each project must reflect the

following:

i. Client Name and Sector (Indicate whether public sector, SOE or private sector)

ii. Project Title and Description

iii. A clear summary of the assignment, including objectives and scope

iv. Project duration and completion date

v. Client Reference details, including name and designation of client representative

b) Expertise of project team

The bidder must provide team members (including the lead consultant) and for each team

member, the section must reflect the following:

i. Project Name and the role they will play in the project

ii. Years of experience in strategy development and transformation

iii. Relevant project experience and summary of key assignments the individual has worked on

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outlining their relevant experience in strategy development and transformation

and/or similar work done within the last 10 years with at least 1 project

completed for a government institution, standards body, testing laboratory,

certification body or similar organization.

1: Limited or no experience (<3 project) - 10 points

2: Relevant experience (4 to 5 projects) – 20 points

3: Strong track record (6 to 7projects) – 30 points

4: Substantial experience (8 to 9 projects) – 40 Points

5: Extensive experience (>10 projects)– 50 points

Years of experience of the project team (Submit CV and Qualification

2 Certificates) 50

The service provider must demonstrate that the key specialist(s) appointed to the

project has the relevant experience to perform Organisational Transformation

work.

1: Less than 5 years combined experience in strategy development or

transformation – 10 points

2: >5 to 8 years combined experience in strategy development or transformation –

20 points

3. >8 to 12 years combined experience in strategy development or transformation

– 30 points

4. >12 to 15 years combined experience in strategy development or

transformation – 40 points

5. >15 years combined experience in strategy development or transformation- 50

points

100%

amend any of their quotations.

7. Terms of reference

7.1 Background and Context

The SABS is a State-Owned Entity (SOE) mandated to develop and maintain South African national

Standards (SANS) as well as to deliver conformity assessment services, including testing and certification.

will transform SABS into a significant, high-performing entity that will outperform global best-in-class

organisations in standards development, testing, certification, training and business advisory. The

business case must quantify the level of investment required and demonstrate a credible pathway

toward long-term financial sustainability, profitability, and thought leadership within the standards

development and conformity assessment sector.

8. Scope of Work

Only Bidders who meet the minimum threshold of 75% be evaluated further on 80/20 preference

points system of 2022. (Pricing and Specific Goal)

• Total project cost all-inclusive of VAT
• Cost breakdown per deliverable
• Transportation cost (If applicable)
• Disbursement (If applicable)
• Fixed price, where foreign currencies are involved, bidders should make provision for forward

cover.

Minimum functionality/qualifying score: 75%

Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report

Please note the following

▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report

▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure

▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Points Allocation: 90 points

B-BBEE Details: E FOR THE SABS

Dear Bidder

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) hereby invites you to submit a quotation for the Appointment

of a consulting firm to develop a business case for the SABS

The details of the service to be provided are in the attached Request for Quote, RFQ 201994.

Please note the following:

• Scope of services specified on
• Closing date specified on
• SABS Procurement terms and conditions (accessed on the sabs website)
• The bidder must submit the following documents with the quotation:

▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report

▪ A valid BBBEE certificate/Sworn Affidavit (Specific Goal point

claim)

▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure

▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Regulation 2022

▪ Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement

SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Established in terms of Section 2 of the Standards Act, 1945, as amended

Gauteng Head Office West Coast Region East Coast Region

1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof Liesbeek Park Way, Rosebank 15 Garth Road,

Private Bag X191 PO Box 615, Rondebosch, Waterfall Park

Pretoria, 0001 Cape Town, 7701 PO Box 30087,

Tel +27 (0) 12 428 7911 Tel +27 (0) 21 681 6700 Mayville, 4058

Fax +27 (0) 12 344 1568 Fax +27 (0) 21 681 6701 Tel +27 (0) 31 203 2900

Fax +27 (0) 31 203 2907

1. Background

The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and

continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national

standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:

• develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards.
• promote quality in connection with commodities; and
• render conformity assessment services and matters connected therewith.

2. Request for

• Scope of services specified on
• Closing date specified on
• SABS Procurement terms and conditions (accessed on the sabs website)
• The bidder must submit the following documents with the quotation:

▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report

▪ A valid BBBEE certificate/Sworn Affidavit (Specific Goal point

claim)

▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure

▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Regulation 2022

▪ Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement

SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Established in terms of Section 2 of the Standards Act, 1945, as amended

1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof Liesbeek Park Way, Rosebank 15 Garth Road,

Private Bag X191 PO Box 615, Rondebosch, Waterfall Park

Pretoria, 0001 Cape Town, 7701 PO Box 30087,

Tel +27 (0) 12 428 7911 Tel +27 (0) 21 681 6700 Mayville, 4058

Fax +27 (0) 12 344 1568 Fax +27 (0) 21 681 6701 Tel +27 (0) 31 203 2900

Fax +27 (0) 31 203 2907

1. Background

The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and

continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national

standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:

• develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards.
• promote quality in connection with commodities; and
• render conformity assessment services and matters connected therewith.

2. Request for Quotation (RFQ)

[email protected]

Maximum size 14 MB, Proposals/ Bids must be

submitted on PDF Files (compressed zipped folder

if necessary), Proposals/Bids submitted via a link

and/or “we transfer” will not be accepted

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the

quotation is received on time by SABS.

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the

quotation is received on time by SABS.

Under no circumstances shall the SABS be responsible for any of the Bidder’s costs associated with the

preparation and/or submission of its quotation, including any costs incurred by the Bidder prior to the

signature, by both parties, of an agreement resulting from a successful bid.

19. Bidder’s contractual terms

The SABS will not be bound by any legal or contractual terms as may be included in the Bidder’s quotation,

in response to this RFQ.

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Appendix A: Company experience/ List of Projects successfully completed (to the client’s satisfaction)

NB: To be filled in to support/substantiate the stated experience under the evaluation criteria and

bidders are encouraged to complete and return to SABS as part of the proposal.

Client/ Company Contact person Telephone number & Bidder’s specific Project Value Relevance to this assignment –

property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.

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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 CORRECT.

I accept that the state may reject the bid or act against me in terms of paragraph 6 of

PFMA SCM instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the supply

4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................

4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................

4.5. Type of company/ firm

□ Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium

□ One-person business/sole propriety

□ Close corporation

□ Public Company

□ Personal Liability Company

□ (Pty) Limited

□ Non-Profit Company

□ State Owned Company

[Tick applicable box ]

4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the

points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm

for the preference(s) shown and I 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 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction

of the organ of state that the claims are correct.

iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the

conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other

remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the tendering 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 tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or

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

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restricted 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, if deemed necessary.

..............................................

Signature(s) of tenderer(s)

Surname and name: ................................................................

Date: ...............................................................

Address: ...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

...............................................................

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Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement

to it, and all reasonable efforts must be taken by the Bidder to ensure confidentiality of any information

provided. This document and any other information of a confidential nature provided to the Bidder

during the RFQ process are and will be covered by the non-disclosure agreement to be signed between

the SABS and the Bidder.

4. This agreement shall not apply to information which: -

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(a) the Supplier can show had been lawfully received by it prior to disclosure under this agreement.

(b) is in the public domain or becomes so otherwise than through breach of this agreement.

(c) was disclosed to the Supplier by a third party who was under no obligation of confidence in respect

thereof.

The SABS reserves the right to discontinue the RFQ evaluation process at any time and will not be

of quality, industrial development and trade, the organisation is currently operating below optimal

14. Preference Points System

Only Bidders who meet the minimum threshold of 75% be evaluated further on 80/20 preference

points system of 2022. (Pricing and Specific Goal)

NB: To be filled in to support/substantiate the stated experience under the evaluation criteria and

a claim form for preference points for specific goals.

1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to invitations to tender

the 80/20 system for requirements with a Rand value of up to R50 000 000 (all applicable

the 90/10 system for requirements with a Rand value above R50 000 000 (all applicable taxes

a) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 90/10 preference point system.

b) The applicable preference point system for this tender is the 80/20 preference point system.

c) Either the 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/

1.3 Points for this tender (even in the case of a tender for income-generating contracts) shall be

(b) Specific Goals.

The maximum points for this tender are allocated as follows

Specific goals 20

Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100

to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points

for specific goals are not claimed.

or at any time subsequently, to substantiate any claim in regard to preferences, in any manner

▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Pretoria, 0001 Cape Town, 7701 PO Box 30087,

Tel +27 (0) 12 428 7911 Tel +27 (0) 21 681 6700 Mayville, 4058

Fax +27 (0) 12 344 1568 Fax +27 (0) 21 681 6701 Tel +27 (0) 31 203 2900