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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176401
Johannesburg water requires the supply and delivery of various plumbing and electrical supplies, including switches, plugs, led tubes, downlights, mixers, locks, and toilet mechanisms, delivered to cydna laboratories in houghton. The RFQ is evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points available for bidders that are smmes (eme or qse) with at least 51% black ownership. Bidders must submit on the e-tender portal by 10 november 2026 at 16:00, and the quotation must be inclusive of all applicable taxes or IT will be disqualified.
Closing: Submit on the E-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 10 November 2026 at 16:00; late submissions are rejected.
Taxes: Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL); omission leads to disqualification.
Format: Quotation must be on company letterhead, in PDF only, and include brand names where specified; otherwise it will not be accepted.
Returnable documents: Submit all compulsory forms (MBD 3.1, MBD 4, MBD 6.1, MBD 8, MBD 9), valid tax clearance or SARS PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (non-compliant affidavit scores zero), municipal rates statement not older than 90 days and not in arrears over 90 days, proof of CSD registration, and company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system – 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (SMME 51%+ black-owned); no minimum qualifying score stated.
Eligibility: Must be registered on CSD; no bidders in the service of the state or blacklisted by National Treasury will be considered.
Validity: Offer must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date; only firm prices are accepted (no exchange-rate-variable pricing).
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Date & Time
Friday, 06 November 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
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Description
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
06 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf
Supply and delivery of various plumbing and electrical supplies to Johannesburg Water, including items such as extension leads, surge protectors, switches, plugs, LED lighting, locks, toilet seats, and mixer taps, with delivery to Cydna Laboratories in Houghton.
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Organization
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R 591 935
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Supply and delivery of various plumbing and electrical supplies to Johannesburg Water. Items include electrical couplers, multiplugs, extension reels, testers, switches, plugs, cables, adaptors, LED tubes, downlights, weatherproof fittings, globes, hangers, locks, toilet seats, cistern mechanisms, mixers, and taps. Delivery to Cydna Laboratories, 75 4th Street, Houghton.
Mandatory requirements: full completion of BOQ/specification, attendance of compulsory site briefing (where applicable – not applicable here), attachment of datasheets/reference letters/proof of certification/accreditation/functionality requirements (where applicable), no bidders in service of the state, no blacklisted bidders, quotations on PDF and company letterhead, and Joint Venture Agreement if applicable.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 16:00
Advert date: 3 November 2026
Compulsory briefing: Not applicable
Validity period: 60 days from closing date
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Supply Chain Management contact:
End user department contact:
E-Tender portal support (for submission issues):
CSD login support:
Delivery address:
Cydna Laboratories
75 4th Street
Houghton
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: E-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/). Login with CSD credentials. Attach all compulsory documents via the submission checklist.
Format: Quotations must be on company letterhead, in PDF format only (MS Word, Excel, pictures not allowed).
Returnable forms (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA 2022).
Specific goal (20 points):
No minimum qualifying score stated.
Mandatory requirements (must be met before evaluation):
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of various plumbing and electrical supplies. Items and quantities:
Electrical items:
Plumbing items:
Delivery address: Cydna Laboratories, 75 4th Street, Houghton.
Brand names are required where specified; quotations without brand names will not be accepted.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdfNo specific experience or qualification requirements stated for the bidder or key personnel. The document only defines a 'competitor' for the purpose of the independent bid determination declaration.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdfPricing must be submitted on MBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices). Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
A separate pricing schedule must be submitted for each delivery point if different delivery points influence pricing.
Offer must be valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT at 15% must be shown separately).
Delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Brand and model, country of origin, compliance with specification, delivery period, and delivery basis must be stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: MBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (purchases). Only firm prices accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Total quotation value must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies). Failure to include all applicable taxes leads to disqualification.
Offer valid for 60 days from closing date.
Delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, or payment terms stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: Mandatory – all suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Proof of CSD registration / MAAA supplier number required.
Tax compliance: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN required.
B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required. Non-compliant affidavit scores zero. Specific goal: 20 points for SMME (EME or QSE) 51% or more black-owned.
Municipal rates and taxes: Statement not older than 90 days and not in arrears for more than 90 days (regulation 38).
Company registration: Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders required.
State employment: No bidder in the service of the state will be considered.
Blacklisting: No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority due to non-performance will be considered.
Joint Venture: If applicable, a properly signed Joint Venture Agreement must be submitted.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdfNo specific OHS requirements stated beyond the mandatory requirement to attach datasheets, reference letters, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, and functionality requirements where applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdfThe bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other special conditions of contract.
Acceptance of a quotation is subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy.
MBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) prohibits collusive bidding and bid rigging; the bidder must certify that the price was set independently.
MBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices) allows rejection if the bidder or its directors have abused the SCM system, been convicted of fraud or corruption in the past five years, failed to comply with a public sector contract in the past five years, or are listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters.
No specific contract duration, termination, or penalty clauses stated.
Section
Source: RFQJW151TN26 - PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system. Price: 80 points. Specific goals: 20 points (SMME 51%+ black-owned). No minimum qualifying score stated. Mandatory requirements must be met before evaluation.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Johannesburg - 2198
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Nov 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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