Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
28 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
SITA contract
Delivery Location
Cnr Steve Biko & Soutpansberg Street - Pretoria - Tshwane -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175132
The department of forestry, fisheries and the environment requires supply and delivery of two standard laptop bundles to environment house in arcadia, pretoria. Each bundle comprises a laptop, nettrace licence, backpack, lock, keyboard and mouse, with brands restricted to dell pro 14, hp elitebook 6 g1i or lenovo thinkpad t14 gen 5. The single most consequential consideration is that bidders must simultaneously be a manufacturer's authorised dealer for their offered brand with an oem certificate, and hold SITA RFB 740 accreditation for gauteng — non-compliance with either is disqualifying.
Closing: 28 October 2026 at 11:00, email to [email protected] with RFQ282 AM (26/27) in subject line
Mandatory disqualifying thresholds: Manufacturer's Authorised Dealer for Dell, HP or Lenovo (OEM certificate required); SITA RFB 740 accreditation in Gauteng (SITA letter required)
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points (80 price, 20 specific goals); 20 points only if >50% Black, women or disability ownership, 0 points at 50% or below
Returnable documents: signed SBD 4, signed SBD 6.1, formal quotation on letterhead, CSD report with MAAA number
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; 7 working days to rectify non-compliance before disqualification
B-BBEE evidence: SANAS/CIPC accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, plus CIPC ownership certificate; medical certificate with practice number if claiming disability points
Pricing: firm prices inclusive of 15% VAT, all delivery costs and taxes; validity 90 days from closing date
Scope: 2 each of laptop, NETTRACE licence, backpack, lock, keyboard, mouse; delivery to Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Arcadia, Pretoria; no delivery before official purchase order
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 28 October 2026 - 11:00
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Cnr Steve Biko & Soutpansberg Street - Pretoria - Tshwane -
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Description
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)21 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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.
RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf
Supply and delivery of standard laptops, backpacks, locks, keyboards, mice, and NETTRACE licences to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment at Environment House, Pretoria. The RFQ covers 2 units of each item with Dell, HP, or Lenovo brands accepted, subject to authorised dealer status and SITA RFB 740 accreditation.
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Organization
National - Environment, Forestry and FisheriesContact Person
Clearence Lolwane
Phone
012-399-9892
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Lenovo standard laptop: ThinkPad T14 Gen 5, Intel Core Ultra 5 135U vPro processor, Windows 11 Pro 64, 16 GB DDR5-5600 MHz memory, 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4, 14-inch WUXGA IPS anti-glare non-touch display 400 nits, 5 MP RGB+IR camera, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3, no WWAN card with 4G WWAN antenna, fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, 65W USB-C 3-pin AC adapter, 4-cell 52.5 Wh battery, discrete TPM 2.0, 3-year Premier Support Plus, USB mouse, NET DEA V1 36 Absolute DDS Professional 3-year NETTRACE, NanoSaver Essential cable lock, ThinkPad Essential 16-inch backpack.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 28 October 2026 at 11:00.
RFQ issue date: 21 October 2026.
Briefing session: none.
Bid validity: 90 days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries email: [email protected]
Submission email: [email protected]
Delivery address: Environment House, 473 Steve Biko and Soutpansberg Road, Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X447, Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email quotations to [email protected] with the RFQ number RFQ282 AM (26/27) in the subject line.
Enquiries: email [email protected].
Quotation format: formal quotation on official company letterhead, including VAT per item where applicable, the supplier's CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details.
Late quotations: quotations received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
Returnable documents: completed and signed SBD documents (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1), formal quotation, and CSD report.
No goods may be delivered before an official purchase order or formal appointment letter is received.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Returnable documents: completed and signed SBD documents (SBD 4 and SBD 6.1), a formal quotation on official company letterhead, and a CSD report. The quotation must include VAT per item where applicable, the supplier's CSD (MAAA) number, and accurate banking details. It must clearly indicate item descriptions, quotation validity period, banking details, contact details, and CSD MAAA number.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Preference point system: 80/20 for quotations up to R1 000 000, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
Specific goals: 20 points if the bidder has more than 50% ownership by Black people, women, or people with disabilities; 0 points if ownership is 50% or below.
Trust, consortium, or joint venture: qualifies if average combined ownership is more than 50%.
Mandatory requirements: Manufacturer's Authorised Dealer for Dell, HP, or Lenovo with an OEM certificate; SITA RFB 740 accreditation in Gauteng with a SITA accreditation letter.
Other requirements: CSD registration with MAAA number, tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number), not listed on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers and Defaulters, and SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 completed and signed.
Preference points: failure to submit required proof means no specific goal points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Scope: supply and delivery of standard laptops and accessories to Environment House, 473 Steve Biko Road, Environment House, Pretoria.
Accepted brands: Dell, HP, or Lenovo, with detailed specifications in Annexures B, C, and D respectively.
NETTRACE licence required with each laptop.
Quantities: 2 each of standard laptop, NETTRACE, laptop backpack, laptop lock, keyboard, and mouse.
Bidders may only offer brands for which they are duly authorised or accredited.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Disqualification grounds: non-compliant tax status at award (seven working days to rectify), fraudulent or factually untrue information, false declarations on Standard Bidding Documents, listing on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers and Defaulters, and failure to quote in line with the specification.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Pricing schedule items, quantity 2 each: standard laptop, NETTRACE, laptop backpack, laptop lock, keyboard, and mouse. The quotation must show total amount excluding 15% VAT, total VAT at 15%, and grand total including 15% VAT for VAT vendors. All delivery costs and applicable taxes, including VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, and SDL, must be included in the bid price where applicable.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Bid price must include all delivery costs and applicable taxes, including VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions, and SDL, where applicable.
Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT where applicable.
Quotation must show item descriptions, quotation validity period, banking details, contact details, and CSD MAAA number.
Pricing format: total amount excluding 15% VAT, total VAT at 15%, and grand total including 15% VAT for VAT vendors.
Bid validity: 90 days from the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration with MAAA number required.
Tax compliance: SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; 7 working days allowed to rectify non-compliant tax status before disqualification.
B-BBEE evidence: SANAS or CIPC accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, plus CIPC ownership certificate.
Medical certificate from a practitioner with a practice number required when claiming disability points.
SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and signed.
Manufacturer's Authorised Dealer status with OEM certificate for Dell, HP, or Lenovo.
SITA RFB 740 accreditation letter for Gauteng.
Bidders must not be listed on National Treasury's Database of Restricted Suppliers and Defaulters.
Directors or shareholders must not be employed by the state.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)To claim preference points, bidders must submit a complete and signed SBD 6.1. A medical certificate signed by a medical practitioner with a practice number is required when claiming for disability. A SANAS or CIPC accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit indicating ownership by historically disadvantaged persons is required, together with the CIPC ownership certificate. Failure to submit the required proof means no preference points are claimed.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Price is valid for 90 days from the closing date. DFFE may extend validity by written letter to every bidder that responded; bidders must respond in writing or will not be considered after the initial validity period expires. DFFE reserves the right to negotiate price with the recommended service provider without offering the same opportunity to other bidders.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Accepted RFQs are communicated by official purchase order or formal appointment letter on Department letterhead. No goods may be prepared or delivered before the bidder receives an official purchase order or appointment letter. All prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT where applicable. DFFE is not bound to accept the lowest or any offer and may accept any offer in full or in part. Pictures and brand names in the specification are for illustration; similar or equivalent specifications are accepted.
Requirements
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements: Manufacturer's Authorised Dealer for Dell, Lenovo, or HP with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certificate as proof of authorisation. Bidders may only offer brands for which they are duly authorised or accredited. SITA RFB 740 accreditation in Gauteng with a SITA letter of accreditation as proof. Non-submission of either mandatory requirement leads to disqualification.
Section
Source: RFQ282 AM Procurement of Laptops UPDATED.pdf (RFQ)RFQ enquiries: [email protected]. RFQ responses: [email protected]. Use the RFQ number in the email subject line.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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High source confidence
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Contact
012-399-9892[email protected]www.dffe.gov.za473, Steve Biko Rd & Soutpansberg Rd, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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