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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Refinery Road - Prospecton - Isiphingo - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170446
The tender seeks a service provider to refill and service medical oxygen cylinders and pipelines for the sanpc refinery occupational health clinic over a three-year period, with pricing fixed annually. The contract covers cylinder refilling, maintenance of the central oxygen supply and gas pipeline systems, and compliance with SANS standards. Bidders must meet a mandatory 70% technical threshold, provide evidence of at least five relevant projects in the last 10 years, and hold valid SANS certificates and saqa-accredited qualifications.
Mandatory: Submit valid SANS 10019, SANS 10228, and SANS 10087 certificates from relevant regulatory bodies.
Mandatory: Provide a SAQA-accredited diploma certificate for the medical gas system installer (inspector).
Experience: At least 5 projects in refilling and servicing oxygen pipelines/cylinders in the last 10 years in occupational health, clinic, or hospital settings—scored at 60% weighting.
Technical Evaluation: Must achieve a minimum threshold of 70% to avoid disqualification; failure results in no further evaluation.
Pricing: Fixed price for each year over a 3-year period; refills must be delivered within 2 days after order placement.
Compliance: Adhere to SANS 10019, SANS 10228, SANS 10087, SANS 7396 Part 1, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Pressure Equipment Regulations).
Mandatory forms: Complete and sign SBD 3.1 (Pricing), SBD 6.1 (Preference), SBD 8 (Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Independent Bid Determination), and Annexure D (Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria).
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Date & Time
Friday, 25 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 Refinery Road - Prospecton - Isiphingo - 4001
AI Document Analysis Stages
Submission Guidelines
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ){
"method": "Email submissions only to [email protected]. No link submissions accepted.",
"closingDate": "25 September 2026",
"closingTime": "Not specified",
"validityPeriod": "90 days from closing date",
"pricing": "All-inclusive, fixed price in ZAR including VAT.",
"returnableDocuments": [
"Annexure A – SBD 1: Invitation to Bid",
"Annexure B – SBD 4: Bidder's Disclosure",
"Annexure C – SBD 6.1: Preference Points Claim",
"Pricing/Quotation",
"Valid Tax Compliance PIN",
"B-BBEE Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit"
],
"additionalInstructions": "Submissions must not include documents or references relating to any other quotation. Failure to provide all mandatory returnable documents at closing date and time may result in disqualification."
}
15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Sept
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.
1. RFQ document.pdf
Refilling of oxygen cylinders, testing and maintenance of the oxygen pipeline system at the SANPC Refinery Clinic in Durban, for a 36-month period. The contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals at 20 points.
2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf
The appointment of a service provider for the refilling of oxygen cylinders, testing and maintenance of the oxygen pipeline system at the SANPC Refinery Clinic, for a period of 36 months.
6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf
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3. Annexure B - SBD 4.pdf
Refilling of oxygen cylinders, testing and maintenance of the oxygen pipeline system at the SANPC Refinery Clinic, for a 36-month contract period.
4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf
The appointment of a service provider for the refilling of oxygen cylinders, testing and maintenance of the oxygen pipeline system at the SANPC Refinery Clinic, for a period of 36 months. The contract is issued by CEF (Pty) Ltd and is open to national bidders.
5. Annexure D-Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf
CEF (Pty) Ltd, a Schedule 2 state-owned energy company, seeks a service provider for the rental and refilling of oxygen cylinders, testing and maintenance of the oxygen pipeline system at the SANPC Refinery Occupational Health Clinic for a 36-month period. The scope includes testing and commissioning the central oxygen supply system, servicing the medical gas pipeline system (source equipment, piping network, terminal units, alarm and monitoring systems), and ensuring compliance with relevant safety standards.
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Returnable Documents
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory returnable documents: Pricing/Quotation, Valid Tax Compliance PIN, B-BBEE Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit. Failure to submit these by closing date and time may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Process
Phase 1: Commercial evaluation. Contract awarded to tenderer scoring highest points. If equal scores, contract awarded to tenderer scoring highest for specific goals.
Preference System
80/20 system for requirements up to R50 million (all taxes included). If all tenders exceed R50 million, the RFQ must be cancelled.
Negotiations
CEF (SOC) Ltd reserves the right to undertake post-tender negotiations with selected bidders and to split the award between multiple suppliers.
Section
Source: 1. RFQ document.pdf (RFQ)Contract awarded to tenderer scoring highest points. If equal scores, award to tenderer scoring highest for specific goals. 80/20 preference point system applies. If all tenders are equal to or below R50 million, the RFQ must be cancelled.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD 4.pdf (TENDER){
"content": "Returnable documents: The completed and signed SBD 4 form must be submitted with the bid. The form must be signed by the bidder or an authorised representative. No other submission details are provided in the source."
}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 3. Annexure B - SBD 4.pdf (TENDER)Content
The bid will be disqualified if the bidder is listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, or if the bidder fails to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors. The bidder must certify that the information provided is true and complete; false declarations will lead to disqualification.
Contact Information
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER){
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"role": "SCM",
"email": "[email protected]",
"telephone": null
},
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"role": null,
"email": null,
"telephone": null
}
}
Submission Guidelines
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER){
"submissionMethod": "Bid response documents may be emailed to [email protected]. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided.",
"returnableForms": "SBD1 (Invitation to Bid) - completed and signed as the offer cover page. SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) - discloses any conflict of interest. SBD6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) - if applicable. SBD7 (Contract Form) - to be signed by the successful bidder.",
"disqualificationCriteria": "Bids not submitted on the official forms, or missing required particulars, may be rendered invalid. Bids must be submitted by the closing date and time."
}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 2. Annexure A - SBD1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation Method
The bid will be evaluated in accordance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Preferential Procurement Regulations. The evaluation will consider the bidder's compliance with the tender requirements and the applicable preference points system.
Contact Information
Source: 5. Annexure D-Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (unknown){
"scmContact": null,
"technicalContact": null
}
Submission Guidelines
Source: 5. Annexure D-Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (unknown){
"returnableDocuments": [
"SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) – discloses any conflict of interest; false declaration disqualifies.",
"SBD 3.1 (Pricing) – pricing schedule for the 3-year period.",
"SBD 6.1 (Preference) – B-BBEE declaration and certificate.",
"SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management Practices) – for municipalities.",
"SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination) – confirms no collusion.",
"Annexure D – Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria (completed and signed).",
"Valid SANS certificates (10019, 10287, 10228) from relevant regulatory bodies.",
"SAQA-accredited diploma certificate for medical gas system installer (inspector)."
],
"submissionChannel": "Not specified",
"submissionFormat": "Not specified",
"numberOfCopies": "Not specified",
"packaging": "Not specified",
"disqualificationCriteria": "Failure to meet mandatory requirements or minimum technical threshold of 70% will result in disqualification."
}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 5. Annexure D-Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (unknown)Phase1
Mandatory Requirements – pass/fail. Must meet all mandatory requirements to proceed.
Phase2
Technical Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Weighted as follows:
Technical Weighting
Company Experience
60% – 5 or more projects in refilling/servicing oxygen pipelines/cylinders in last 10 years in occupational health settings (clinic or hospital).
Team Experience
40% – minimum average 4 years' experience of project team in similar services.
Phase3
Price and B-BBEE – after technical threshold met, price and B-BBEE are evaluated (specific weights not stated in source).
Section
Source: 5. Annexure D-Scope of Work and Evaluation Criteria.pdf (unknown)Phase 1: Mandatory Requirements – pass/fail. Phase 2: Technical Evaluation – minimum threshold 70%. Weighted: Company Experience (60%) – 5 or more projects in refilling/servicing oxygen pipelines/cylinders in last 10 years in occupational health settings (clinic or hospital). Project Team Experience (40%) – minimum average 4 years' experience in similar services. Bidders not meeting the 70% threshold are disqualified and not evaluated further.
Submission Guidelines
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents include the completed and signed CEF KYC Questionnaire, with required attachments. Attach all required documents listed in the questionnaire. Submit a scanned, signed copy to CEF Group nominated personnel.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 6. CEF KYC Questionnaires.pdf (unknown)Evaluation will consider the completeness and accuracy of the KYC questionnaire, including responses to integrity, sanctions, and data protection questions. No specific scoring thresholds provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will be based on the 80/20 preference point system. Points are awarded for price (maximum 80 points) and specific goals (maximum 20 points). Specific goals include: 51% black-owned (10 points), 51% women-owned (5 points), 51% youth-owned (3 points), 10% disabled-owned (2 points).
Section
Source: 4. Annexure C - SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Points are awarded for price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points). Specific goals include: 51% black-owned (10 points), 51% women-owned (5 points), 51% youth-owned (3 points), 10% disabled-owned (2 points). The tenderer must complete the preference claim form to claim these points.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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Address
152 Ann Cres, Strathavon, Sandton, 2031, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
6
Last checked
23 Sept 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
Median Estimate
R 2 500 000
Range
Based on 19 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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