Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
65 ntemi piliso - Newtown - Johannesburg - 2000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175808
Johannesburg water requires the supply and delivery of medical supplies on an as-and-when-required basis, including typhoid and tetanus vaccines, bacterial/viral filters, blood glucose and urine test strips, and hand sanitizer. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database, hold a valid pharmacy certificate or sahrpa accreditation, and submit all compulsory documents via the e-tender portal by 3 november 2026 at 16:00. The quotation is evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points available for smme status (at least 51% black-owned).
Closing: Submit on the E-tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 3 November 2026 at 16:00; late submissions are not accepted.
Mandatory compliance: Provide a copy of a Pharmacy Certificate or SAHRPA accreditation with the quotation.
CSD registration: All bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database; login to the portal uses CSD credentials.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; a non-compliant affidavit scores zero for specific goals.
Specific goals: 20 points are awarded for SMME status — at least 51% black-owned (EME or QSE); proof required via SANAS-accredited certificate, DTI/CIPC certificate, or sworn affidavit.
Pricing: Only firm prices accepted; total quotation value must include all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%) — failure to include all taxes leads to disqualification.
Returnable documents: All compulsory — tax clearance (SARS PIN), MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1, proof of CSD registration, company registration with ID copies, and municipal rates/taxes statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 03 November 2026 - 16:00
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Request for Quotation
65 ntemi piliso - Newtown - Johannesburg - 2000
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Description
27 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Nov
2026
Closing Date
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These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf
Supply and delivery of medical supplies, including vaccines, test strips, and hand sanitizer, as and when required for Johannesburg Water SOC Ltd, under the 80/20 preferential procurement system.
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Supply and delivery of medical supplies as and when required, including vaccines (typhoid, tetanus), bacterial/viral filters, glucose test strips, urine test strips, and hand sanitizer. Quantities and brands are specified. The bidder must provide prices on a firm basis and submit all required compliance documents.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 03 November 2026
Closing time: 16:00
Briefing session: Not applicable
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)SCM contact:
End user department:
eTenders helpdesk:
Submission: E-tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/)
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)Submit via the E-tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)Quotations evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of medical supplies as and when required:
Mandatory compliance: submit a copy of Pharmacy Certificate or SAHRPA accreditation with the quotation.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdfThe bidder must be a supplier of medical supplies and hold a valid Pharmacy Certificate or be credited by SAHRPA. The document includes definitions of a 'competitor' for bid independence purposes, but no specific experience or qualifications are required beyond the pharmacy accreditation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdfOnly firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered. A separate pricing schedule is required for each delivery point if pricing differs. The offer must be valid for 60 days. The bid price must be in South African Rand and include all applicable taxes (VAT at 15%). All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. No other pricing conditions stated.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)Pricing schedule: only firm prices accepted (no prices subject to exchange rate variations).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: compulsory — all suppliers responding must be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Tax clearance: original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or valid SARS PIN.
B-BBEE: valid certificate or sworn affidavit required; non-compliant affidavit will be scored zero.
Municipal rates and taxes: statement not older than 3 months and not in arrears for more than 90 days.
Pharmacy certificate or SAHRPA accreditation: compulsory.
Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable): properly signed.
Bidders in the service of the state are not eligible.
Bidders blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority due to non-performance are excluded.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdfNo specific health and safety requirements are stated, apart from the general mandatory requirements: full completion of the Bill of Quantities/Specification (where applicable), attendance of compulsory site briefing (where applicable), and attachment of datasheets, reference letters, and proof of certification/accreditation where applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdfThe bid is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions of contract, and to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act of 2000 and its Regulations. Contract award will be subject to Johannesburg Water's Supply Chain Policy. The bid validity period is 60 days from closing date. Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices will not be considered. Any fraudulent claim on specific goals may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs/damages, cancellation of contract, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Section
Source: RFQJW88SC26 - Supply and Delivery of Vaccine as and when required (readvert).pdfEvaluation under the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable price scores 80, others scored proportionally) and 20 points for specific goals (SMME with 51%+ black ownership, verified by B-BBEE certificate or affidavit). No minimum qualifying score other than the points allocation.
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.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 61 of 2003
Relevant to healthcare services, public health facilities and health-sector procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve health services, public health facilities, clinical services, or medical procurement.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve health services, public health facilities, clinical services, or medical procurement.
Address
65 ntemi piliso - Newtown - Johannesburg - 2000
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
27 Oct 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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