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 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-161128
The tender seeks a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the sanpc refinery. IT is issued by cef (pty) ltd under a request for quotation, targeting suppliers capable of evaluating and reporting on the refinery's radio systems.
Date & Time
Thursday, 16 July 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
AI Document Analysis Stages
Important Dates
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Compulsory briefing session: 08 July 2026 at 14:00. Closing date and time: 16 July 2026 at 12:00. Issue date: 03 July 2026.
03 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Jul
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.
2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf
The tender invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. It is issued by CEF (Pty) Ltd, with a closing date of 16 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Bids must comply with South African procurement laws and tax regulations.
1. RFQ document.pdf
CEF (Pty) Ltd is seeking a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. The tender (RFQ RADIO/07/2026) closes on 16 July 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with a compulsory briefing on 08 July 2026. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected], and no late or link-based submissions will be accepted. The estimated value is below R50,000,000, and the 80/20 preference point system (price vs. B-BBEE) applies.
6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. Issued by CEF (Pty) Ltd, it requires a detailed due diligence questionnaire to be completed, including corporate, financial, legal, and ethical disclosures. The successful applicant must demonstrate compliance with sanctions, data protection, competition laws, and ethical standards, along with relevant experience and technical capabilities.
3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf
The tender seeks the appointment of a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. The process is governed by principles of transparency, accountability, and ethics, with strict disclosure requirements for bidders.
5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf
CEF (Pty) Ltd invites qualified radio network specialist consultants to submit quotations for a comprehensive technical and lifecycle assessment of the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. The goal is to determine whether current assets should be reused, integrated, or replaced, with deliverables including an assessment report and presentation. The project is divided into three phases: Information Gathering and Review, Technical and Lifecycle Assessment, and Strategic Options Analysis.
4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to assess the existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery. It is issued by CEF (Pty) Ltd and follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022), with 80 points allocated for price and 20 for specific goals (e.g., BEE, women/youth/disability ownership). The closing date is July 16, 2026.
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Briefing Session
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 08 July 2026 at 14:00. RSVP to [email protected]. Venue: 1 Refinery Road, Isipingo, Prospecton, Durban.
Contact Information
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)For briefing session RSVP: [email protected]. For written enquiries before closing: Tisetso Radebe at [email protected]. For submission and post-closing procurement matters: [email protected]. Briefing venue address: 1 Refinery Road, Isipingo, Prospecton, Durban.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Submit your quotation via email only to [email protected]. The closing date is 16 July 2026 at 12:00. Do not submit via link. Your submission must include: a completed quotation form (Part 3), a covering letter for any additional conditions, and all mandatory and essential returnable documents. Mandatory returnable document: Pricing/Quotation. Essential returnable documents: Valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and proof of Central Supplier Database registration. Failure to provide these documents by the closing date will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE
Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (mandatory for preference points). Preference given to HDI (51%+ black ownership), women (51%+), youth (51%+), or disability (10%+) owned enterprises.
Tax Compliance
Valid Tax Clearance PIN from SARS (non-negotiable).
Legal Compliance
Full compliance with South African laws and regulations. May be subject to security screening by SSA.
Documentation
All mandatory returnable documents must be submitted by the closing date.
No Canvassing
Bidders may not contact CEF employees to influence the process after submission.
Technical Specifications
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)The scope of work is detailed in Annexure D. The service involves the assessment of existing radio communication infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery.
Pricing Schedule
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdfUse the provided pricing schedule form. Include company name, description (Assessment of the Existing Radio Communication Infrastructure at the SANPC Refinery), total cost excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, and total cost including VAT. The bidder must provide an all-inclusive pricing offer.
Financial Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Provide an all-inclusive fixed price in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT. Use the provided pricing schedule: list the assessment service, total cost excluding VAT, VAT at 15%, and total cost including VAT. The price must cover the full scope of work.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)You must submit: a valid Tax Compliance PIN with your quotation. Proof of Central Supplier Database registration. A valid B-BBEE Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (SBD 6.1). Complete SBD 1 and SBD 4 forms. The successful bidder must comply with all applicable laws. CEF reserves the right to conduct security screening.
Description
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdfImportant Dates
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Submission Guidelines
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Returnable Documents
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)General
Foreign Bidders
Tax Compliance
Technical Specifications
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Compliance Requirements
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Contractual Terms
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Requirements
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Section
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Contact Information
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)CEF SOC LTD, 152 Ann Crescent, Block C, Upper Grayston Office Park, Strathavon, Sandton, 2146, South Africa. Phone: +27 010 201-4700. Fax: +27 010 201-4900.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Mandatory submission of a completed KYC questionnaire. Additional pages may be used if necessary. Return a scanned, signed copy to CEF Group nominated personnel. Attach all required documents as listed in the questionnaire.
Returnable Documents
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Mandatory KYC questionnaire must be completed, signed, and returned as a scanned copy. All required documents listed in the questionnaire must be attached.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Mandatory
Disqualifiers
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Must provide details of ongoing projects, including project name, type, infrastructure, commencement date, status, and value.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Compliance with third-party due diligence requirements. Must provide: corporate details (registration, tax, incorporation), shareholder and executive management information, banking details, industry experience and licenses, intellectual property ownership, ongoing projects, and sanctions-related declarations. Must confirm: data protection policies, security measures, and breach reporting processes. Must disclose: any convictions, investigations, or penalties related to sanctions, competition laws, fraud, bribery, or corruption. Must submit: written confirmation of tax compliance for the last 3 years, signed by the finance manager. Must have: written employee code of conduct, anti-bribery and corruption policy, and a process for reporting bribery/fraud (confirmatory certificate required).
Requirements
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Must disclose any legal litigation involving the company and listed entities, government institutions, or agencies.
Returnable Documents
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers must provide:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)General
Open to all tenderers meeting the technical and compliance requirements.
Preference Points
BEE
Enterprises with 51%+ black ownership (10 points).
Women
Enterprises with 51%+ women ownership (5 points).
Youth
Enterprises with 51%+ youth ownership (3 points).
Disability
Enterprises with 10%+ disability ownership (2 points).
Exclusions
Financial Requirements
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Price must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The rand value of the contract is calculated at the time of bid invitation and includes all applicable taxes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE compliance is required to claim preference points. The following specific goals and points are applicable (proof required):
Tenderers must complete the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form and submit it with their tender. Failure to submit the form or required documentation will result in no points being awarded for Specific Goals.
Fraudulent claims or non-compliance with contract conditions may result in:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Preference points for Specific Goals are awarded based on the table below. Tenderers must indicate how they claim points for each system (80/20 or 90/10).
Section
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdfIf the applicable preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) is unclear, the organ of state will stipulate the system based on the lowest or highest acceptable tender, as per Regulation 3(2).
Contact Information
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Department: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Exclusion Lists
Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
State Affiliation
State-employed individuals or entities with controlling interests must disclose details.
Relationships
Any connection to procuring institution employees must be declared.
Collusion
No evidence of collusion, market allocation, or bid manipulation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Requirements
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD4.pdf (TENDER)Description
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdfPurpose: Appoint a consultant to perform a comprehensive technical and lifecycle assessment of SANPC Refinery’s existing radio communication infrastructure. The assessment will provide evidence-based recommendations on whether to reuse/integrate existing assets into a future solution or decommission/replace them (rip-and-replace).
Current System Context:
Objective: Inform future capital and procurement decisions through an independent assessment.
Important Dates
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Site inspections will be conducted at:
Submission Guidelines
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Bidder guidance:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory Requirements
Technical Evaluation
Minimum Threshold
70%
Criteria
Name
Company Experience
Weight
30%
Technical Specifications
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Comprehensive technical and lifecycle assessment of SANPC Refinery’s existing radio communication infrastructure to determine reuse, integration, or replacement.
Current System:
Phase 1 – Information Gathering and Review:
Phase 2 – Technical and Lifecycle Assessment:
Phase 3 – Strategic Options Analysis:
Deliverables:
Exclusions:
Methodology
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdfRequired methodology for the assessment:
Phase 1 – Information Gathering and Review:
Phase 2 – Technical and Lifecycle Assessment:
Phase 3 – Strategic Options Analysis:
Experience & Qualifications
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdfBidder requirements:
Team Leader/Manager requirements:
Compliance Requirements
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance requirements:
Bidder qualifications:
Health & Safety
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdfSite inspection assessments must include:
Special Conditions
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Special conditions for bidders:
Requirements
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory submission requirements:
Section
Source: 5. Scope of work and Evaluation Criteria.pdfPhase 1 – Mandatory Requirements (Disqualification if non-compliant):
Phase 2 – Technical Evaluation (Minimum 70% threshold required):
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Act 5 of 2000
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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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Address
152 Ann Cres, Strathavon, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
6
Last checked
03 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
010-201-4793[email protected]www.cefgroup.co.za/contact-us152 Ann Cres, Strathavon, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
Key Personnel
Tenderers failing to submit required proof for preference points will not qualify for those points.
Requirement
Minimum 3 reference letters for similar projects (2016–present), signed/dated by client on letterhead.
Name
Team Leader Experience
Weight
25%
Requirement
Project team leader must have ≥10 years in radio communications engineering (CV required).
Name
Methodology and Approach
Weight
25%
Requirement
Detailed methodology covering site inspections, lifecycle analysis, EOL/EOS, RUL, and reporting.
Name
Quality of Reporting
Weight
20%
Requirement
Evidence of structured reports with lifecycle analysis, risk register, and recommendations.
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