Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre - Cape Town : Cape Town Civic Centre - 8001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
16 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174367
The city of cape town is procuring a 36-month contract for the supply, installation, and maintenance of video conferencing and collaboration systems, split into two categories: category a for supply and installation of new systems, and category b for maintenance, repairs, and licensing of existing and out-of-warranty systems. Bidders must be oem-accredited for most items and achieve a minimum functionality score of 60 out of 100 in their chosen category to be considered responsive. The contract will be awarded on a winner-takes-all basis, with the highest-ranked bidder receiving all orders and an alternative bidder appointed as backup.
Closing date and time: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 am; submit sealed envelope to Tender Box 240, Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town.
Mandatory site visit/clarification meeting: 3 November 2026 at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams (not compulsory but strongly recommended); join link and passcode provided in the tender.
OEM/Distributor accreditation: Valid accreditation letters from the OEM (or OEM-to-Distributor and Distributor-to-bidder) must be submitted for all items in Schedules A and B except the listed exceptions; failure to provide valid proof renders the bid non-responsive.
Minimum functionality score: 60 out of 100 for both Category A and Category B; scoring covers experience, company resources (engineers with 5+ years, technicians with 3+ years), training, and contract value.
Preference points: 80/20 system applies (up to R50 million); preference points claimed via Schedule F.4 with documentary proof (e.g., B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit).
Returnable forms: All schedules F.1–F.13 must be completed and signed; omissions or unsigned forms lead to disqualification.
Tender validity: Offer must remain valid for 120 days after closing, extendable to 12 months and possibly a further 6 months.
Tender fee: R200 non-refundable for hard copy; not applicable for website downloads.
Registration: Bidders must be registered on the CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD when requested; tax compliance with SARS is required.
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Date & Time
Monday, 30 November 2026 - 10:00
Venue
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/316076065388614?p=C3FsPhAmKKNAprwn2i
Categories
Request for Proposal
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre - Cape Town : Cape Town Civic Centre - 8001
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Description
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)16 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Nov
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf
Supply, installation and maintenance of video conferencing and collaboration systems for the City of Cape Town, covering two categories: Category A for supply and installation of new video conferencing systems, and Category B for maintenance, repairs and licensing of existing and out-of-warranty systems. The contract runs for 36 months, with the City intending to appoint two tenderers per category (a winner and an alternative), allocating work on a winner-takes-all basis.
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R 467 500
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Supply, installation and maintenance of video conferencing and collaboration systems.
Two categories: A (new systems) and B (maintenance, repairs, licensing).
Contract period: 36 months.
Tender fee: R200 for hard copy.
Closing: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 am.
Important Dates
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 30 November 2026 at 10:00 am
Site visit/clarification meeting: 03 November 2026 at 13:00, via Microsoft Teams (not compulsory but strongly recommended)
Tender advertised: 16 October 2026
Contact Information
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)CCT Tender Representative
Submission address:
Tender & Quotation Boxes Office
2nd Floor (Concourse Level)
Civic Centre
12 Hertzog Boulevard
Cape Town
Supplier registration enquiries:
Supplier Management Unit
2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town
Telephone: 021 400 9242/3/4/5
Submission Guidelines
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: sealed envelope placed in the official tender box before closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation stages:
Technical Specifications
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Supply, installation and maintenance of video conferencing and collaboration systems.
Two categories:
Contract period: 36 months from commencement.
OEM accreditation required for most items in both schedules (exceptions listed in the tender).
Key personnel definitions:
Enterprise Client: 3 or more meeting rooms with VC systems at a facility.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Engineer: 5+ years experience in VC system design, installation, support and maintenance.
Technician: 3+ years related VC system installation experience.
Category A scoring:
Category B scoring:
Minimum functionality score: 60 out of 100 for both categories.
Enterprise Client: 3+ meeting rooms with VC systems at a facility.
Joint ventures must describe work split.
Quality Management
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers must cooperate with CCT's external service provider for due diligence review and risk assessment if requested.
Samples may be requested for testing; samples may not be returned in original state or at all.
Certificates required: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, tax compliance PIN, and other certificates as stated.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must comply with Price Schedule (C.4).
Yearly rates fixed for the 3-year contract period.
Price scoring based on sum of prices/rates for a typical project/job.
80/20 preference point system applies (up to R50 million).
Arithmetic errors corrected: amounts in words govern over figures; line item totals govern over rates; total of prices governs.
CCT may reject rates that are excessively low or high and request amendments.
Financial Requirements
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Tender fee: R200 non-refundable for hard copy, not applicable to website downloads.
Pricing: Must comply with Price Schedule (C.4). Yearly rates fixed for the 3-year contract period.
80/20 preference point system applies (up to R50 million).
No bid security or performance guarantee mentioned in the extract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Registration:
Tax compliance:
Eligibility declarations (returnable forms):
OEM/Distributor accreditation:
B-bbee:
Other:
Health & Safety
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act required; tenderer must demonstrate competencies and resources to deliver services in accordance with the Act, Regulations and Health and Safety Specification.
Contractual Terms
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Contract period: 36 months from commencement.
Tender validity: 120 days after closing, extendable to 12 months, further extension up to 6 months by mutual agreement.
Withdrawal of tender: permitted at CCT's discretion; improper withdrawal makes tenderer liable for additional expenses/losses.
CCT may cancel tender if: no longer needed, funds unavailable, no acceptable tenders, material irregularity, or inability to negotiate market-related pricing. CCT not liable for cancellation costs.
Disputes/objections/complaints: lodge within 14 days of decision.
Appeals under Section 62 of Systems Act: within 21 days, with R300 administration fee, possible surcharge for vexatious appeals.
POPIA: CCT processes personal information for contract purposes.
CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD registration required.
Special Conditions
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)CCT intends to appoint two tenderers per category: highest ranked (winner) and one alternative tenderer.
Work allocated on 'winner-takes-all' basis.
Contract period: 36 months.
Standby Bidder may be considered if contract terminated.
Two-stage system not followed.
Requirements
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility: Must comply with all tender conditions, be clear and irrevocable, complete all returnable forms, have tax matters in order, no conflicts of interest, not restricted under SCM Policy, not involved with bid specification committee, not guilty of contravening Competition Act.
OEM/Distributor accreditation required for most items in Schedules A and B (exceptions listed).
Proof of accreditation must be submitted in F.13A or F.13B1.
Contact details of OEM/Accredited Distributor must be provided in F.13A.
Section
Source: 101S_2026_27_Tender document.pdf (TENDER)Minimum functionality score: 60 out of 100 for both categories.
Functionality criteria as per scoring tables.
80/20 preference point system applies.
Price points based on typical project/job.
Preference points based on specific goals (e.g. >15% of total expenditure = 6 points).
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
12 Hertzog Boulevard - 2nd Floor (Concourse Level), Civic Centre - Cape Town : Cape Town Civic Centre - 8001
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High source confidence
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Last checked
07 Nov 2026
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