Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166115
The south african weather service is procuring IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals, and associated support and maintenance. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the etender platform before the closing time, and the most consequential requirement is that any bidder failing to submit via etender will be disqualified.
Bids must be submitted electronically on the eTender platform (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) before 10 September 2026 at 11:00; any bidder failing to submit via eTender will be disqualified.
Bidders must complete and submit all returnable documents: Annexure A (Invitation to Bid), Annexure B (General Conditions of Contract), Annexure C (Bidder's Disclosure), Annexure F (Preference points claim form), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule and Financial Proposal), Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference with technical/functional proposal), and Annexure i (POPIA supplier consent form).
Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available; each party in a consortium, joint venture, or subcontracting arrangement must submit separate TCS/CSD details.
To qualify for preference points, bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) as per Annexure F.
The service provider must have duly approved operational premises with the necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation; SAWS may conduct a due diligence site visit before award to verify capacity and premises.
SAWS may request the bidder's latest audited financial statements prior to award to ascertain financial stability; failure to provide such information upon request may result in rejection.
Enquiries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] not later than 5 days prior to the closing date.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
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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)
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SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf
Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals, and associated support and maintenance, for the South African Weather Service (SAWS). Bids must be submitted electronically via the eTender platform before the closing deadline.
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Organization
South African Weather Service (SAWS)Contact Person
Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Phone
012-367-6252
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R 3 920 605
Range
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Closing date and time: 10 September 2026 at 11:00. Briefing session: N/A (not applicable). Enquiries must be submitted in writing not later than 5 days prior to the closing date.
Briefing Session
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Briefing session: Date N/A, Time N/A, Venue N/A, Compulsory N/A. No briefing session is scheduled.
Contact Information
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)SCM: Acquisition Department, South African Weather Service. Email: [email protected]. Enquiries must be submitted in writing.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Submit electronically via the eTender platform (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) before the closing time. Bids not submitted via eTender will be disqualified. Late bids will not be considered. Use the official forms provided (do not re-type). Initial all pages. Returnable documents: Annexure A (Invitation to Bid), Annexure B (General Conditions of Contract), Annexure C (Bidder's Disclosure), Annexure F (Preference points claim form), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule and Financial Proposal), Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference with bidder's response), Annexure i (POPIA supplier consent form), and any other documentation issued with the bid. Incomplete standard bidding documents may lead to rejection. SAWS may reject bids not in the prescribed format.
Returnable Documents
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents: Invitation to Bid (Annexure A), General Conditions of Contract (Annexure B), Bidder's Disclosure (Annexure C), Preference points claim form (Annexure F), Pricing Schedule and Financial Proposal (Annexure G), Specifications/Terms of Reference with bidder's response (Annexure H), POPIA supplier consent form (Annexure i), and any other documentation issued with the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022 (Annexure F) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points claimed. Evaluation may include shortlisted bidders presenting their service offering to the evaluation committee. SAWS may conduct site visits and due diligence (reference letter verification and OEM accreditation verification) before award. SAWS may reject bids not according to specifications, with incomplete SBDs, or where tax matters are not in order. SAWS may not award if bid price is not market related.
Technical Specifications
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals, and associated support and maintenance. Bidders must respond to Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference) with a technical/functional proposal. The service provider must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation. SAWS may conduct due diligence site visit to verify capacity and premises.
Quality Management
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdfGoods supplied must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications. SAWS may conduct inspections, tests, and analysis. Supplier must permit inspection of records and audits by SAWS-appointed auditors. Supplier performance will be measured via SLA and scorecard.
Financial Requirements
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Pricing Schedule and Financial Proposal (Annexure G) must be completed. SAWS may request latest audited financial statements prior to award to ascertain financial stability. Payments will be settled within 30 days from receipt of invoice unless otherwise agreed. No performance security amount specified in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance: submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if no TCS PIN. Each party in consortia/JV/subcontracting must submit separate TCS/CSD. No bids from persons in the service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Annexure A; SAWS will submit to SARS for confirmation of tax obligations. B-BBEE: submit B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points. POPIA supplier consent form (Annexure i) required. Successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7).
Health & Safety
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdfNo specific health and safety requirements stated beyond general GCC clauses. The document does not specify OHS plans or HSE compliance.
Contractual Terms
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdfGeneral Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply. Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) may supplement GCC; in conflict, SCC prevail. The successful bidder must sign a written contract (SBD7) and conclude an SLA with SAWS. SAWS may cancel the bid if needs change, funds unavailable, no acceptable tenders, or material irregularities. Bidders indemnify SAWS against third-party claims of patent, trademark, or industrial design infringement. SAWS becomes owner of proposals and is not obliged to return them. Payments within 30 days of invoice unless otherwise agreed. Performance security may be required within 30 days of award if specified in SCC (amount not specified).
Special Conditions
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)SAWS reserves the right to reject bids not according to specifications, with incomplete SBDs, or from bidders with corrupt/fraudulent acts. SAWS may cancel bid if needs change, funds unavailable, no acceptable tenders, or material irregularities. Bidders must bear own costs. SAWS may request audited financial statements. Due diligence includes reference letter verification and OEM accreditation verification. Subcontracting proof and teaming agreements required. Successful bidders must conclude SLA. Payments within 30 days of invoice unless otherwise agreed.
Requirements
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. Bidders must initial all pages. Bids must be submitted electronically via eTender; late or non-electronic submissions disqualified. Successful bidder must sign SBD7. Subcontracting proof required if subcontractors used. Joint ventures/consortia must submit signed teaming agreement. SAWS may request audited financial statements. SAWS may conduct due diligence including reference letter verification and OEM accreditation verification. SAWS may require presentations from shortlisted bidders. Bidders must bear own costs for briefing/site visits and bid preparation.
Section
Source: SAWS-470 Provision of IT equipment, including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals,and associated support and maintenance..pdfEvaluation includes preference points per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Shortlisted bidders may present to evaluation committee. SAWS may conduct due diligence (reference verification, OEM verification) and site visits. SAWS may reject bids not meeting specifications or with incomplete SBDs.
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Act 12 of 2004
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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
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Act 3 of 2000
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1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
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High source confidence
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