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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
State Security Agency, Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173717
The state security agency requires the supply and delivery of server spares, including memory modules, capacitors, power supplies, hard drives, filler panels, and power cables, all new or remarketed, as specified in the item list. Bidders must submit a complete quotation on official forms, including sbd 4 and proof of b-bbee status to claim preference points, with evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system. The most consequential consideration is that quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested will invalidate the quotation, and all required documents must be submitted by the closing time.
Closing: 19 October 2026 at 11:00; submit by email to the State Security Agency (address not stated).
Mandatory briefing: none (marked N/A).
Quotation must be on company letterhead, stamped, showing physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT number (if claiming VAT), date and signature; valid for 30 days.
Quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested will invalidate the quotation; all 9 line items must be quoted in full.
SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) is mandatory; omission leads to disqualification.
Provide CSD registration number and tax compliance (SARS TCS PIN or printed TCS certificate, or CSD number if no TCS PIN); valid tax clearance certificate (original) required for goods/services above R30,000.
B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points; points awarded per 80/20 system (Level 1 = 20 points down to Level 8 = 2 points).
Bids from persons in the service of the state, or entities with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Certificate of good standing with the Compensation Fund and Health and Safety file required where applicable.
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Date & Time
Monday, 19 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
State Security Agency, Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf12 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Oct
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ server spares.pdf
Supply and delivery of server spares, including memory modules, power supplies, hard drives, and accessories for HPE servers and storage systems, for the State Security Agency in Gauteng. Bidders must quote on all items and submit the required forms and compliance documentation by the closing deadline.
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Supply and delivery of server spares for the State Security Agency.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 19 October 2026 at 11:00.
Briefing session: none (marked N/A).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries:
Submission: email to the State Security Agency (address not stated).
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to the State Security Agency.
Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):
Disqualification risks:
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed) and delivered by the closing time. Late bids are not accepted. The successful bidder must sign SBD 7 (Contract Form).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022).
B-BBEE points table (80/20 system):
No minimum qualifying score is stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of server spares (new or remarketed) as per the item list:
Delivery period must be stated in the quotation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be provided for each item in the RFQ list, with quantities as specified. Total bid price is inclusive of VAT.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Pricing: total bid price inclusive of VAT.
Payment: within 30 days of receipt of original invoice and statement.
Quotation validity: 30 days.
No bid security, bonds, guarantees or retention are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance:
CSD: registration on the Central Supplier Database is mandatory; provide CSD number.
B-BBEE: proof of status level required to claim preference points (verification certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs).
Exclusions: bids from persons in the service of the state, or entities with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Other: certificate of good standing with the Compensation Fund (where applicable); Health and Safety file (where applicable).
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ server spares.pdfThe service provider must submit a Health and Safety file where applicable.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ server spares.pdfThe successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Payment within 30 days of receipt of original invoice and statement. Prices are inclusive of VAT.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2021/22, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any applicable special conditions.
Requirements
Source: RFQ server spares.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. Each consortium/JV/sub-contractor party must submit separate tax compliance evidence. Bids from persons in the service of the state or entities with such directors/members are excluded. Quotations must be on company letterhead, valid for 30 days, and include company registration number, VAT number (if applicable), physical address, telephone numbers, date and signature. Quoting on fewer items/quantities invalidates the quotation. SBD 4 is mandatory. Compensation Fund certificate and Health and Safety file required where applicable.
Section
Source: RFQ server spares.pdfEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status level. B-BBEE points are awarded per the standard table (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).
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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Address
Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
16 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
083-327-9165[email protected]Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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