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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Quality Council for Trades and OccupationsLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
08 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
256 Glyn Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0083
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
26 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166977
The quality council for trades and occupations (qcto) requires a service provider to supply and maintain coffee and tea machines and associated services for a 24-month contract period. A compulsory site visit on 27 august 2026 at 11:00 is mandatory for all bidders, and full RFQ documents must be downloaded from the qcto website.
Closing date and time: 08 September 2026 at 11:00; submissions must be emailed to [email protected] (no faxed or late documents accepted).
Compulsory site visit: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 11:00; attendance is mandatory and bidders must liaise with Mr N Motalaote ([email protected]) or Ms I Mpe ([email protected]) for venue details.
Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), Bidder's Proposal, Quotation/pricing schedule, recent CSD report with compliant tax status, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, duly completed SBD forms, and bank confirmation letter.
Eligibility: must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with a compliant tax status (verified before submission).
Contract duration: 24 months for supply and maintenance of coffee/tea machines and services.
Technical specifications (quantities, machine types, service levels, response times, consumables, venue locations) are not in the advertisement; they are contained in the full RFQ document downloadable from www.qcto.org.za under the Procurement tab, RFQ No: QCTO 15/2026.
No CIDB grading, professional-body registration, local-content thresholds, bond, guarantee, insurance, or financial capacity requirements are stated in the advertisement.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 08 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
256 Glyn Street Hatfield, Pretoria, QCTO Building
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Compulsory site visit on thursday, 27 august @ 11h00 please liaise with mr n motalaote [email protected] And ms i mpe [email protected]
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256 Glyn Street - Hatfield - Pretoria - 0083
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Description
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf26 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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2026
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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 (SDB) 4 (4).pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in Gauteng seeks a service provider to supply and maintain coffee and tea machines and related services for a 24-month contract period.
Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) seeks a service provider to supply and maintain coffee and tea machines and consumables for a 24-month contract period. The requirement covers rental of bean and instant coffee machines, supply of coffee, tea, milk, sugar, sweeteners, hot chocolate, disposable cups, lids, stirrers and serviettes, as well as maintenance, labour and transport.
SBD 6.1 (1).pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in Gauteng seeks a service provider to supply and maintain coffee and tea machines and related services for a 24-month contract period. The tender uses a preference points system with specific goals for black, youth, women ownership and Gauteng locality.
specification to provide coffee.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) in Gauteng seeks a service provider to supply, install, and maintain two coffee machines (one bean machine for 20 people and one instant machine for 100 people) along with all consumables for a 24-month rental contract. The service includes weekly preventive maintenance, emergency repairs with a 4 to 24-hour response time, proactive stock management, and a minimum 95% equipment uptime.
Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) invites quotations for the supply and maintenance of coffee and tea machines and associated services for a 24-month contract period.
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Supply, install, and maintain two coffee machines at designated QCTO office locations: one bean coffee machine for 20 people and one instant coffee machine for 100 people. Provide all coffee and tea consumables for daily operations. Replace defective equipment within an agreed response period.
Important Dates
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 8 September 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record). Compulsory site briefing and visit: date, time, and venue not stated in the document.
Briefing Session
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)A compulsory site briefing and visit is required. Date, time, and venue are not stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)No SCM or technical contact names, emails, phone numbers, or submission address are provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Submission method and address are not stated in the document. A compulsory site briefing and visit must be attended; the date and venue are not provided. Returnable documents are not listed; standard SBD forms (SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9) and proof of CSD registration and tax compliance are typically required but are not specified here.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)No explicit evaluation methodology, weighting, or minimum qualifying scores are stated. The document sets mandatory eligibility requirements: legal registration and good standing; compliance with occupational health and safety, food safety and hygiene standards; a Certificate of Acceptability (COA) or equivalent food handler certificate; proof of relevant insurance for the coffee machines; minimum three years' experience in food and beverage services; and three references for services rendered within the last three years. Attendance at the compulsory site briefing and visit is a condition of eligibility.
Technical Specifications
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Scope: supply, install, and maintain two coffee machines at designated QCTO office locations — one bean coffee machine for 20 people and one instant coffee machine for 100 people. Provide all coffee and tea consumables for daily operations. Equipment must be commercial-grade, energy-efficient, compliant with health and safety standards, include water filtration where required, and have dispensing capacity appropriate for organisational demand. Machines must produce regular and decaffeinated coffee, cappuccino, café latte, hot chocolate, and tea/hot water. Consumables: premium coffee beans, instant coffee powder, tea sachets, sugar (white and brown), sweeteners, fresh milk, hot chocolate powder, stirrers, disposable cups, serviettes. Maintenance: weekly preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, breakdown response within 4 to 24 hours, regular cleaning and sanitising, servicing records. Stock management: monitor levels, proactive replenishment, scheduled delivery, prevent shortages. Service levels: minimum 95% equipment uptime, replace faulty units if repairs exceed agreed timeframe, customer support during business hours. Contract period: 24 months; monthly rental fee inclusive of equipment, maintenance, and servicing.
Methodology
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Maintenance approach: weekly routine preventive maintenance; emergency repairs; breakdown response within 4 to 24 hours; regular cleaning and sanitising; maintain servicing records. Stock management: monitor stock levels and proactively replenish consumables; deliver supplies according to an agreed schedule; ensure sufficient stock to prevent shortages.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdfMinimum three years' experience in food and beverage services. Three references for services provided within the last three years must be submitted.
Quality Management
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Service level requirements: maintain equipment uptime of at least 95%; replace faulty units when repairs cannot be completed within the agreed timeframe; provide customer support during business hours.
Financial Requirements
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: monthly rental fee covering equipment, maintenance, and servicing. No bond, guarantee, insurance amount, or financial capacity threshold is specified beyond proof of relevant insurance for the machines.
Compliance Requirements
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Mandatory compliance items: legal registration and good standing; occupational health and safety compliance; food safety and hygiene compliance; Certificate of Acceptability (COA) or related food handler certificate; proof of relevant insurance for coffee machines; minimum three years' food and beverage experience; three references for services within the last three years; attendance at compulsory site briefing and visit. Standard forms likely required but not listed: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), proof of CSD registration, valid tax compliance status PIN.
Health & Safety
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdfEquipment must be energy-efficient and compliant with applicable health and safety standards; include water filtration systems where required. Supplier must comply with occupational health and safety requirements and food safety and hygiene standards. A Certificate of Acceptability (COA) or related food handler certificate of compliance must be provided. Proof of relevant insurance for the coffee machines is required. Weekly preventive maintenance, regular cleaning and sanitising, and servicing records must be maintained.
Contractual Terms
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Contract duration: 24 months (2 years). Monthly rental fee includes equipment, maintenance, and servicing. No further contract terms, termination clauses, penalties, or liquidated damages are stated.
Requirements
Source: specification to provide coffee.pdf (unknown)Equipment: commercial-grade, suitable for office use, energy-efficient, compliant with health and safety standards, water filtration where required, dispensing capacity appropriate for demand. Must produce regular and decaffeinated coffee, cappuccino, café latte, hot chocolate, tea/hot water. Consumables: premium coffee beans, instant coffee powder, tea sachets, sugar (white and brown), sweeteners, fresh milk, hot chocolate powder, stirrers, disposable cups, serviettes. Supplier: legally registered and in good standing; occupational health and safety compliance; food safety and hygiene compliance; Certificate of Acceptability (COA) or food handler certificate; proof of relevant insurance; minimum three years' food and beverage experience; three references within last three years; compulsory site briefing and visit attendance.
Description
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdfQCTO seeks to appoint a service provider to supply and maintain coffee/tea machines and services for a contract duration of 24 months.
Important Dates
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 08 September 2026 at 11:00.
Compulsory site visit: Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 11:00 (venue not stated in the advertisement; bidders must liaise with the technical contacts to confirm details). Attendance at the site visit is mandatory.
Briefing Session
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site visit on Thursday, 27 August 2026 at 11:00. Bidders must liaise with Mr N Motalaote ([email protected]) and Ms I Mpe ([email protected]) to confirm venue and arrangements. Attendance is mandatory.
Contact Information
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries: Mr N Motalaote ([email protected]) and Ms I Mpe ([email protected]).
SCM and administrative enquiries: Ms Moloko Aphane ([email protected]).
Submission address: email to [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]. No faxed or late documents accepted.
Required returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation):
Disqualification risks: any returnable form left unsigned or omitted; submissions received after the closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)The advertisement does not specify a detailed evaluation methodology, minimum functionality score, or price/preference split (80/20 or 90/10). QCTO reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any quotation. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with compliant tax status and must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Scope: supply and maintain coffee/tea machines and associated services for QCTO premises.
Contract duration: 24 months.
No further technical details (quantities, machine specifications, service levels, response times, consumables, or venue locations) are provided in the advertisement; these are expected to be contained in the full RFQ document downloadable from the QCTO website (www.qcto.org.za under the Procurement tab, RFQ No: QCTO 15/2026).
Financial Requirements
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: a quotation/pricing schedule must be submitted (exact format not described in the advertisement).
No bond, guarantee, insurance, or financial capacity thresholds are mentioned in the advertisement.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance documents:
No CIDB grading, professional-body registration, or local-content requirements are stated.
Contractual Terms
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdfContract duration: 24 months. QCTO accepts no liability for inaccuracies in the advertisement and reserves the right to amend any incorrect information. No further contractual terms (termination, penalties, payment terms, service levels) are disclosed in the advertisement.
Section
Source: Advert-QCTO 15-2026 COFFEE MACHINE.pdfThe advertisement states only that QCTO reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender. No detailed evaluation criteria, weighting, or minimum thresholds are provided.
Contact Information
Source: SBD 6.1 (1).pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":null,"address":"davit/ ID copy & Share the tenderer) the tenderer) system)Certificate, CSD report- (To be"}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 (1).pdf (TENDER)Preference point system: 90/10 for requirements above R50 million; 80/20 for requirements up to R50 million. Points allocation: Price (80 or 90 points) and Specific Goals (20 or 10 points). Specific Goals: Black ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Youth ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Women ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Locality within Gauteng = 5 points. Total Specific Goals = 20 points under either system. Verification requires B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, ID copy & share certificate, CSD report. Failure to submit proof means no points claimed for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 (1).pdf (TENDER)income-generating contracts)
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 (1).pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) — must be completed, signed and submitted to claim specific-goal points. Supporting documents required: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, company registration documents, ID copies of shareholders/directors, share certificates, proof of business address in Gauteng (for locality points), CSD registration report. CSD registration is mandatory. No minimum B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or professional registration specified.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1 (1).pdfPreference point system: 90/10 for requirements above R50 million; 80/20 for requirements up to R50 million. Points allocation: Price (80 or 90 points) and Specific Goals (20 or 10 points). Specific Goals: Black ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Youth ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Women ownership ≥50% = 5 points; Locality within Gauteng = 5 points. Total Specific Goals = 20 points under either system. Verification requires B-BBEE certificate/affidavit, ID copy & share certificate, CSD report. Failure to submit proof means no points claimed for specific goals.
Description
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdfSupply and maintenance of coffee/tea machines and consumables for QCTO for a 24-month contract. Equipment: 1 bean coffee machine (20 people) and 1 instant coffee machine (100 people) on rental basis. Monthly consumables include bean coffee, instant coffee, sugar, sweetener, milk, tea bags, stirrers, disposable cups and lids, serviettes, hot chocolate. Maintenance: monthly scheduled plus ad hoc. Labour and transport included.
Important Dates
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 8 September 2026 at 11:00 (from tender record). No briefing or site visit dates stated in the pricing document.
Contact Information
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown){"name":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"department":"Quantity Rate Per Unit Amount","address":null}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply and maintain coffee/tea machines and consumables for 24 months at QCTO premises.
Equipment to be provided (rented):
Monthly consumable quantities (Year 1 and Year 2 identical except sugar):
Services:
Pricing Schedule
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)Priced bill of quantities for Year 1 and Year 2 (identical quantities except sugar sachets). 16 line items covering equipment rental, consumables, maintenance, labour, and travel. Summary: Year 1 sub-total + Year 2 sub-total, plus 3% contingency, plus 15% VAT = Grand Total. All rates in ZAR.
Financial Requirements
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: Schedule of rates with priced bill of quantities for Year 1 and Year 2. Bidders must complete rate per unit and amount for each line item.
Summary calculation:
All rates in South African Rand (R). No bond, guarantee, or insurance requirements stated in this document. No payment terms stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bill of Quantity (Pricing) for Coffee Supply.pdf (unknown)No specific requirements found
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4 (4).pdf (TENDER)Supply Chain Management department (no named contact, email, phone or physical address provided in the document).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4 (4).pdf (TENDER)Returnable form — SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. The form requires disclosure of whether any director, trustee, shareholder, member, partner or person with a controlling interest is employed by the state, has a relationship with anyone employed by the procuring institution, or holds an interest in any other related enterprise. A false declaration disqualifies the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4 (4).pdf (TENDER)Automatic disqualification if the bidder or any of its directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners or persons with a controlling interest are listed on the National Treasury Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. No further evaluation criteria, minimum qualifying scores, or preference point system are specified in the provided document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4 (4).pdf (TENDER)Supply chain management system should
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Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4 (4).pdf (TENDER)CSD registration, valid tax compliance status (SARS tax PIN), and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit are standard requirements for QCTO tenders but are not explicitly stated in the provided document. The only compliance obligation stated is the mandatory completion and truthful signing of SBD 4.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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076-279-3278[email protected]www.qcto.org.za256 Glyn Ln, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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