Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation LimitedLocation
North West
Closing Date
21 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Church Street Ext West - Broederstroom - Hartebeespoort - 0186
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-162610
The south african nuclear energy corporation (necsa) invites quotations for the supply of annual cloud-based siemens simcenter x advanced licenses, including tokens and hpc credits, to support multi-domain simulation and engineering analysis. This RFQ targets suppliers capable of providing enterprise-grade software solutions with compliance to necsa’s procurement and b-bbee policies.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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ASAF-RFQ-0200 - annual siemens simcenter x advanced - cloud-based license must be used as email title on communication. For technical related queries, mr. Koena chokoe [email protected] Can be contacted and [email protected] Always be copied on communication. Sbd4 form must be completed accordingly. RFQ closing date is 22/07/2026 as on the SAF-RFQ-0200 document.
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Request for Quotation
Church Street Ext West - Broederstroom - Hartebeespoort - 0186
16 Jul
2026
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21 Jul
2026
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SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited (Necsa) is requesting quotations for an annual cloud-based license for Siemens Simcenter X Advanced, including multi-domain simulation capabilities, tokens for additional physics and cores, and HPC cloud credits. The tender is open to service providers who can meet the technical, pricing, and B-BBEE compliance requirements.
Median Estimate
R 134 640
Range
Based on 19 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 22/07/2026 at 12:00. No compulsory briefing session.
Contact Information
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Contact person: Itumeleng Mathibe. Email: [email protected]. All queries must be submitted in writing to this email.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] on or before the closing date and time. Quotations must be completed in full; incomplete submissions may be disqualified. Do not deliver goods/services without an official Necsa Purchase Order. Necsa reserves the right to cancel, reject, or partially award the RFQ, or not award it at all. Direct all queries in writing to the provided contact; approaching other Necsa employees may result in disqualification. Quotation validity period: 30 days from closing date.
Returnable Documents
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Required documents: Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS PIN), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), B-BBEE Certificate or EME Affidavit, Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable, and any other requested certifications.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)General
B-BBEE
Financial
Technical Specifications
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Scope of work: Supply cloud-based Siemens Simcenter X Advanced licenses and related tokens/credits for 12 months. Items required: 1) Simcenter X Advanced (2 licenses) — Full multi-domain simulation per Named User, including Siemens Xcelerator Academy Learning Membership (Enterprise), CFD, DEM, FEA, CAE, 1D Systems, and AI-driven optimisation. 2) Simcenter X Token 100 Pack (1 pack) — Unlocks additional physics and multi-core meshing/solving (10 tokens per core, 10 cores total). 3) Siemens Simcenter X HPC Credits (1 pack) — 3,000 cloud credits for Remote Desktop Workstation and Cloud HPC.
Quality Management
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdfNecsa’s quality management system complies with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, and RD 0034 (nuclear safety/quality). Suppliers must align with these standards where applicable to the scope of work.
Financial Requirements
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must include all applicable taxes and be fixed/firm. Include additional costs such as freight, insurance until acceptance, duty (where applicable), and disbursements. Payment terms will follow Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase. Incomplete pricing may result in disqualification.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Required documents: Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS-issued tax PIN), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), B-BBEE Certificate or EME Affidavit, and Letter of Good Standing (COID) if applicable. Failure to submit B-BBEE proof forfeits preference points. Bids must comply with PPPFA 2000, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and Necsa’s General Conditions of Purchase/Contract.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE preference points (20 out of 100) are awarded based on contributor status level: Level 1: 20, Level 2: 18, Level 3: 14, Level 4: 12, Level 5: 8, Level 6: 6, Level 7: 4, Level 8: 2, Non-compliant: 0. Failure to submit B-BBEE proof forfeits these points.
Special Conditions
Source: SAF-RFQ-0200 Annual Siemens Simcenter X Advanced - Cloud-based License Management.pdf (RFQ)Necsa reserves the right to cancel, reject, or partially award the RFQ, or not award it at all. No goods/services may be delivered without an official Purchase Order.
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)
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.
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REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx
The tender SAF-RFQ-0200, issued by the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited, seeks proposals for an annual cloud-based license management solution for Siemens Simcenter X Advanced. The bid requires strict adherence to transparency, accountability, and ethical standards as per South African legislation.
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Organization
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation LimitedContact Person
Itumeleng Mathibe
Phone
012-305-3027
[email protected]
Address
Church Street Ext West - Broederstroom - Hartebeespoort - 0186
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
16 Jul 2026
AI status
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NECSA is South Africa's nuclear technology corporation, responsible for nuclear energy research and production.
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Open Supplier Readiness HubDescription
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docxThis tender is open to any natural or juristic person. Bidders must adhere to principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as per the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, and submit the required disclosure form.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Returnable Documents: Bidder’s Disclosure Form (SBD4) must be completed and submitted. Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all Directors will lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Restrictions
Bidder must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
State Employment
Bidder or its directors/trustees/shareholders must not be employed by an organ of state unless fully disclosed.
Related Enterprises
All CSD-registered companies linked to directors must be declared to avoid disqualification.
Ethical Standards
No involvement in drafting specifications or terms of reference for the bid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.docx (unknown)Bidders must declare if they, their directors, trustees, shareholders, members, or partners are employed by an organ of state. Bidders must disclose any relationship with employees of the procuring institution. Bidders must declare any interest in related enterprises bidding for this contract. Bidders must certify that their bid was prepared independently without collusion. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
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