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
1 Refinery Road - Prospecton - Isiphingo - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176750
The department requires a service provider for a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the sanpc refinery in kwazulu-natal. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. Bidders must submit a completed sbd 6.1 Form and supporting ownership proof to claim specific goal points; failure to do so means NO specific goal points are awarded. The closing time is 10:00 on 19 november 2026.
Closing: 19 November 2026 at 10:00. Submission method not stated in the available document.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system — 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (total 100).
Specific goals and points: 51%+ black-owned (10 points), 51%+ women-owned (5 points), 51%+ youth-owned (3 points), 10%+ disability-owned (2 points).
Mandatory returnable: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, completed and signed.
Proof of ownership for each claimed specific goal must accompany the bid; otherwise no specific goal points are awarded.
Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal on the form.
No other eligibility, financial, or technical requirements are stated in the available document.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 19 November 2026 - 12:00
Venue
1 Refinery Road, Prospecton, Durban, 4001
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 Refinery Road - Prospecton - Isiphingo - 4001
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Description
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Nov
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.
6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf
A once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC refinery is required. The procuring entity is CEF SOC Ltd, and bidders must complete a mandatory third-party due diligence questionnaire covering corporate details, sanctions, data protection, competition, ethics, financial status, and litigation.
3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf
The department requires the appointment of a service provider for a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC refinery in KwaZulu-Natal.
4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf
CEF (Pty) Ltd requires a service provider for a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender follows the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.
1. RFQ document.pdf
Once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery in Isipingo, Durban. The service provider will be appointed by CEF (SOC) Ltd under an 80/20 preference point system, with a compulsory site visit and a fixed-price quotation required.
2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf
CEF (Pty) Ltd requires the appointment of a service provider for a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery. Bidders must submit their responses by email to the specified address before the closing date and time.
5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf
CEF SOC Ltd, through its SANPC Refinery, requires a service provider for a once-off major servicing of five diesel engines that drive firewater pumps at the refinery in Durban. The work includes supplying all labour, spares, and consumables, performing specified maintenance tasks, and providing post-service reports. Bidders must meet mandatory compliance requirements and submit pricing per pump.
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CEF SOC Ltd, a Schedule 2 state-owned energy utility, requires a once-off major servicing of diesel engines driving firewater pumps at the SANPC Refinery (formerly SAPREF). The engines are critical for emergency firewater supply; regular servicing ensures reliability. The contractor will service five diesel engines, supply all labour, parts, and consumables, and provide reports within one week of each service.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf (unknown)Evaluation is in two phases.
Phase 1 – Mandatory requirements (pass/fail):
Failure to meet any mandatory requirement disqualifies the bidder from further evaluation.
Phase 2 – Technical evaluation (details not provided in the document).
Technical Specifications
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf (unknown)Scope: Once-off major servicing of five diesel engines driving firewater pumps at the SANPC Refinery.
Pumps and engines:
Service tasks per engine (major service):
Additional requirements:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdfContractor staff must have technical qualifications, knowledge, and experience in diagnosing, servicing, and repairing diesel engines. Proof of qualifications and experience is required as part of the bidding process. The proposed technician must hold a recognised qualification (trade test certificate from a QCTO-accredited organisation).
Quality Management
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdfTechnician must hold a recognised qualification evidenced by a trade test certificate issued by a QCTO-accredited organisation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdfPricing must be provided per pump (P3301B, P3310, P1134A, P1134B, Williams Pump) with breakdown: technician, assistant, consumables, spares, subtotal excl. VAT, VAT @ 15%, total incl. VAT. Additional line items: travel fees (lump sum) and others (specify). Total for all five pumps required.
Financial Requirements
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf (unknown)Pricing schedule format: For each of the five pumps (P3301B, P3310, P1134A, P1134B, Williams Pump), provide:
Additional line items:
Total for all five pumps must be provided.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdf (unknown)Mandatory compliance:
Pre-work site requirements (after award):
Health & Safety
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdfPre-work requirements:
Section
Source: 5. Annexure D- Scope of Work and Evaluation.pdfPhase 1 – Mandatory requirements (pass/fail):
Failure to comply with any mandatory requirement leads to disqualification and no further evaluation.
Description
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdfOnce-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery. Full scope in Annexure D.
Important Dates
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory site visit: 11 November 2026 at 11:00.
Venue: 1 Refinery Road, Isipingo, Prospecton, Durban.
RSVP required to: [email protected]
Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 12:00.
Contact Information
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries (before closing):
RSVP for site visit:
Submission:
Site visit venue:
1 Refinery Road
Isipingo
Prospecton
Durban
Submission Guidelines
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email only — no link submissions accepted.
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 12:00.
Quotations must be completed as indicated in Part 3 of the RFQ.
Do not include documents or references relating to any other quotation; any additional conditions must be in an enclosed letter.
Mandatory returnable documents (failure to submit all by closing may result in disqualification):
Essential returnable documents (failure to submit results in zero preference points):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is commercial only (Phase 1).
Scoring split (total 100):
Specific goals (maximum 20 points):
B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points.
Points for specific goals are added to price points; total rounded to two decimal places.
Contract awarded to the highest scoring bidder. In case of a tie, the bidder with the highest specific-goal points wins; if still tied, award decided by drawing of lots.
The 80/20 preference point system applies (estimated value below R50 million).
Technical Specifications
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Scope: once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery.
Full scope of work is detailed in Annexure D (Scope of Work) — refer to it for specifics.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdfAll-inclusive fixed price in ZAR including VAT. Pricing/Quotation form is a mandatory returnable document. Prices must cover the full scope of work.
Financial Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be quoted in South African Rand on a fixed price basis, including VAT.
The bidder must provide an all-inclusive pricing offer covering the full scope of work.
Validity period: 90 days from the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Valid SARS tax compliance PIN must accompany the quotation; no award to bidders with outstanding tax matters.
Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration required.
Valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate or sworn B-BBEE affidavit required to claim preference points.
Bidders must complete and submit SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1.
The successful bidder must comply with all applicable national and local laws.
CEF reserves the right to subject a bidder to security screening by SSA before appointment.
Section
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdfCommercial evaluation only. Price 80 points, specific goals 20 points. Specific goals: 51% black-owned (10), 51% women-owned (5), 51% youth-owned (3), 10% disability-owned (2). B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required. Highest total wins; tie-break by specific goals, then drawing of lots.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Eligibility and evaluation:
Section
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdfNo additional evaluation criteria beyond the requirement to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors and to complete the Bidder's Disclosure form.
Description
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdfThe questionnaire collects comprehensive corporate, shareholder, management, banking, experience, and project details from the bidder. It is a due diligence tool used by CEF Group to assess prospective business counterparties.
Contact Information
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)CEF SOC Ltd
Submission Guidelines
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Qualification requirements (all must be met):
Technical Specifications
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)The questionnaire requires the bidder to provide:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Sanctions and legal compliance:
Data protection:
Ethics and integrity:
Financial:
Litigation:
Contractual Terms
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdfThe questionnaire requires disclosure of experience, licenses, intellectual property, and ongoing projects. It also requires confirmation of data protection processes and any penalties for data breaches.
Description
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdfThe procurement is for the appointment of a service provider to perform a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery. The bid response documents must be emailed to [email protected]. Bidding procedure and technical enquiries are directed to Nkosingiphile Radebe (telephone 010 201 4724, email [email protected]).
Important Dates
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 19 November 2026
Closing time: 12:00
Contact Information
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing time: 12:00 on 19 November 2026
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.
Late bids will not be accepted for consideration.
Returnable documents:
Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Bids will be evaluated in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations.
Bidders must be tax compliant and provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number.
Bids will not be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members who are persons in the service of the state.
Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in SBD1 Part A.
Failure to provide or comply with any of the required particulars may render the bid invalid.
Technical Specifications
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)The service provider is to perform a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery.
No further technical details (quantities, scope items, or standards) are stated in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance:
Disqualification:
Description
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdfThe tender is for the appointment of a service provider for a once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery. No further scope details are provided in the available document.
Important Dates
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 19 November 2026 at 10:00
Submission Guidelines
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms:
Submission method: not stated in the provided document.
Closing time: 10:00 on 19 November 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation split:
Preference point system: 80/20 (applicable to requirements up to R50 million including taxes).
Specific goals and allocated points (as per the form):
Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal. Failure to submit supporting proof means no specific goal points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)The tender is for the once-off servicing of diesel engines at the SANPC Refinery. No further technical details are provided in the available document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form. To claim specific goal points, bidders must provide proof of ownership as specified (e.g., 51% black-owned, 51% women-owned, 51% youth-owned, or 10% or more disability-owned). Failure to submit proof with the tender means no specific goal points will be claimed.
Section
Source: 4. Annexure C- SBD 6.1.pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies. Price is allocated 80 points and specific goals 20 points. Specific goals and points: 51% black-owned (10), 51% women-owned (5), 51% youth-owned (3), 10% or more disability-owned (2). Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each goal and provide supporting proof.
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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
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Last checked
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