Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-177092
The technology innovation agency requires the servicing and calibration of a mettler toledo top-loader weighing balance at its umbogintwini industrial complex in amanzimtoti, kwazulu-natal. The quotation covers one unit and must be submitted by 10 november 2026 at 17:00. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and submit sbd 4 and sbd 6.1 Forms together with proof of specific goals. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points available for specific goals, so bidders should ensure all ownership evidence is included to maximise their score.
Closing: 10 November 2026 at 17:00; late quotations will not be considered.
Submission: deliver to Technology Innovation Agency, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Amanzimtoti, 4126.
Mandatory registration: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is required.
Returnable documents: completed and signed RFQ form, SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and proof of specific goals where applicable.
Specific goals (20 points): 50% HDI ownership (5 points, share register/CSD report), 51% black women ownership (5 points, share register/CSD report), owner with disability (5 points, physician's letter with practice number), youth owner (5 points, certified ID card).
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system; price and specific goals determine the award.
Price validity: quotations remain valid for 30 days after the closing date; payment within 30 days after delivery.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 17:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
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Important Dates
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Closing: 10 November 2026 at 17:00
05 Nov
2026
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2026
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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.
POS10026.docx
Service and calibration of a Mettler Toledo top-loading weighing balance for the Technology Innovation Agency at its Umbogintwini facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The itemised scope in the RFQ refers to a high-pressure steam sterilizer ES-315 (S/N 42135080), which conflicts with the stated title.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx
Service and calibration of a Mettler Toledo top-loading weighing balance for the Technology Innovation Agency in KwaZulu-Natal.
Annexure A -SBD 4.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency requires the service and calibration of a Mettler Toledo top loader weighing balancer in KwaZulu-Natal. Bidders must submit their offers by 10 November 2026 at 17:00 South Africa Standard Time. The procurement requires the completion of the Bidder’s Disclosure form (SBD 4) to declare any conflicts of interest or relationships with the institution.
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Contact Information
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Contact name: Mapule Msiza
Email: [email protected]
Submission address: Technology innovation agency, Umbogintwini industrial complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Amanzimtoti, 4126, South Africa
Submission Guidelines
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) - disclosure of director/shareholder state employment mandatory; false declaration disqualifies bid.
SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) - claims B-BBEE points under PPPFA 80/20 system.
Quotations received after closing time will not be considered.
Central Supplier Database registration is mandatory.
Specific goal documents where applicable: 50% HDI ownership - Share Register/CSD Report; 51% black women ownership - Share register/CSD Report; disability - physician's letter with practice number on letterhead; youth - certified ID card.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Bids evaluated using 80/20 preferential point system.
Registration on Central Supplier Database is mandatory.
Technical Specifications
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Service and calibration of High pressure steam sterilizer ES-315 S/N 42135080
Quantity: 1
Financial Requirements
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Payment: after delivery and within 30 days as per the National Treasury Act
Price quotation validity: 30 days after closing date
Compliance Requirements
Source: POS10026.docx (unknown)Central Supplier Database registration is mandatory
Specific goal requirements where applicable: 50% HDI ownership - Share Register/CSD Report; 51% black women ownership - Share register/CSD Report; disability - physician's letter with practice number on letterhead; youth - certified ID card
Important Dates
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)Closing: 10 November 2026 at 15:00
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)The bid is evaluated on price and specific goals using a preference point system (80/20 or 90/10, determined after tender closure based on the lowest or highest acceptable tender). Maximum 100 points: 80 allocated to price, 20 to specific goals. Specific goals: 50% historically disadvantaged individuals (5 points)
51% black women ownership (5 points)
at least one owner with a disability (5 points)
at least one owner who is youth (5 points). Documentary proof required with claim; claims without proof receive no points. The organ of state may require substantiation at adjudication.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Annexure A -SBD 4.docx (unknown)Returnable forms:
Compliance Requirements
Source: Annexure A -SBD 4.docx (unknown)Compliance requirements:
Any director, trustee, shareholder, member or partner employed by an organ of state.
Any relationship with a person employed by the Technology Innovation Agency.
Any interest in a related enterprise or company bidding for the same requirement.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Address
1 DICKENS ROAD - AECI INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX - UMBOGINTWINI - 4120
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Official source
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Last checked
06 Nov 2026
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