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
South African Social Security AgencyLocation
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
16 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
NO 1 Bank Street - PIETERMARITZBURG - PIETERMARITZBURG - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160593
The south african social security agency (SASSA) kwazulu-natal region invites service providers to quote for cleaning, hygiene, gardening, and car wash services in the umkhanyakude district for a 12-month period starting 01 september 2026. This RFQ targets suppliers capable of delivering these services to SASSA facilities within the specified timeframe.
Date & Time
Thursday, 16 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Refer to tor
Request for Quotation
NO 1 Bank Street - PIETERMARITZBURG - PIETERMARITZBURG - 3201
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Important Dates
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Closing Date: 16 July 2026 at 11:00. Briefing/Site Inspection: Not specified in available content - confirm with SASSA whether a compulsory briefing session applies. Clarification Deadline: Contact SASSA SCM for clarification request deadlines. Note: Service period commences 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027.
Contact Information
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Organization: South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) - KwaZulu-Natal Region. Location: Umkhanyakude District. Specific SCM official names, email addresses, telephone numbers, and physical submission address not available in extracted content. Contact SASSA KZN Provincial Office for complete tender document and submission details.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Returnable Documents: No specific returnable documents listed in the extracted content. As an RFQ, standard requirements likely include: completed quotation form, pricing schedule, company registration documents, and proof of CSD registration. Contact SASSA KwaZulu-Natal Region directly to request the complete RFQ document package. Submissions must be received before the closing date and time at the designated submission point.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)No evaluation criteria specified in the available document content. Contact SASSA KwaZulu-Natal Region SCM unit for the evaluation methodology. Standard RFQ evaluation typically includes: price competitiveness (majority weighting), capacity and experience, and compliance with technical specifications.
Technical Specifications
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Services Required: (1) Cleaning Services, (2) Hygiene Services, (3) Gardening Services, (4) Car Wash Services. Scope: SASSA KwaZulu-Natal Region, Umkhanyakude District. Duration: Twelve (12) months from 01 September 2026 to 31 August 2027. Specific service levels, standards, and performance indicators not available in extracted content - request full specification document from SASSA.
Financial Requirements
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Pricing: Quotations must be submitted on official RFQ documentation. Payment Terms: Standard government payment terms (30 days) likely apply. Financial Capacity: Not specified in available content. Bid Validity: Confirm required validity period. Pricing Format: Request detailed pricing schedule template from SASSA SCM unit.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf (unknown)Standard South African government tender compliance requirements likely apply: (1) CSD Registration: Supplier must be registered on Central Supplier Database, (2) Tax Compliance: Valid tax clearance certificate or SARS e-filing compliance status, (3) B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs, (4) Company Registration: CIPC registration documents, (5) Specific compliance requirements (CIDB, professional registrations, local content) not confirmed - request full compliance checklist from SASSA.
30 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Jul
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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)
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
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 guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services. Relevant because this tender appears to involve cleaning, hygiene, pest control, sanitation, or facilities services.
Act 56 of 2001
Relevant where security providers, guards, access control or private security services are required.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve guarding, access control, CCTV, surveillance, or private security services.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
SASSA-30-26-FASS-KZN Umkhanyakude.pdf
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Organization
South African Social Security AgencyContact Person
LUCKY SHANDU
Phone
018-397-3426
[email protected]
Address
1 Bank St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
30 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Median Estimate
R 226 093
Range
Based on 5 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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