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 Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
230 Lillian Ngoyi street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
05 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-158225
The unemployment insurance fund (uif) seeks a service provider to deliver deep cleaning, hygiene services, materials, and consumables for 36 months at its 94 wf nkomo building (primary) and absa towers (interim) in pretoria. The contract includes equipment maintenance, staff training, and compliance with sabs/sans standards for all products.
Description
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfThe Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) seeks a service provider to render deep cleaning and hygiene services, including materials and consumable items, for 36 months. Services will primarily be delivered at 94 WF Nkomo Building, with interim services at Absa Towers Building. The UIF is a Schedule 3A public entity under the PFMA, mandated by the Constitution and the Unemployment Insurance Act to provide social security. The tender aligns with legislative frameworks including the PFMA, Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, B-BBEE Act, and OHS Act.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
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Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is requesting proposals for the appointment of a service provider to deliver deep cleaning and hygiene services, materials, and consumable items for a period of 36 months. The services will primarily be rendered at the 94 WF Nkomo Building, with interim services at Absa Towers Building in Pretoria, Gauteng. The tender closes on 29 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC, with a bid validity period of 120 calendar days. The contract value is estimated not to exceed R50 million, and the evaluation follows an 80/20 preference point system (price vs. specific goals).
Date & Time
Monday, 29 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Meeting ID: 379 830 912 636 367 Password: QQ2QJ2EE
05 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 808 029
Range
Based on 5 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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Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Bid advertisement: 05 June 2026. Virtual briefing session: 12 June 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 379 830 912 636 367, Passcode: QQ2QJ2EE, Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/379830912636367?p=qzOVp9f8VDloWSYcxT). Clarification queries deadline: 17 June 2026 at 15:00. Responses to queries by: 19 June 2026 at 17:00. Bid closing date and time: 29 June 2026 at 11:00. Bid validity period: 120 calendar days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Enquiries: Email [email protected] before bid closure. Submission address: Unemployment Insurance Fund, ABSA TOWERS, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002. Clarification responses will be uploaded on the National Treasury E-Tender Portal, Government Tender Bulletin (if available), and the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) website.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Submit one (1) original sealed proposal with two (2) exact copies by 29 June 2026 at 11h00. Place documents in the tender box at: Unemployment Insurance Fund, ABSA TOWERS, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002. Sign the bid register upon submission. Required documents: SBD 1 (Annexure C), SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) with total tender price inclusive of VAT, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest (Annexure E), SBD 6.1 Preference Point Claim Form (Annexure F). All pages must be numbered, initialed, and completed in non-erasable ink. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be compiled in the format specified in Table 2 of the document. Non-compliance with submission requirements may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Mandatory
Technical Threshold
Financial
Legal
Technical Specifications
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Scope: Provide deep cleaning and hygiene services, materials, and consumable items for 36 months at 94 WF Nkomo Building (primary) and proportionately at Absa Towers Building (interim). Services include: supplying and refilling hygiene equipment in ablution facilities, installing and maintaining hygiene equipment, deep cleaning toilets, and ensuring plastic dispenser units are white for easy monitoring. Contingency planning required for: replacement of faulty hygiene equipment, replenishment of consumables, she-bins management, uniforms/PPE availability. Additional requirements: Train hygiene personnel quarterly, provide refresher courses, manage and supervise services. Contract management: Supplier must pay employees’ salaries on time per gazetted rates, provide PPE/uniforms (summer/winter, safety shoes, dust masks, gloves) conforming to safety standards, use SABS/SANS-approved cleaning/hygiene products, align consumables to specified quantities/quality, provide emergency support (e.g., flooding, bad odours), appoint skilled personnel, comply with OHS Act and industry standards. Pricing must be based on 94 WF Nkomo Building specifications, with pro-rata adjustments for Absa Towers.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfRequired documents for bidder qualification: Section 1: Mandatory documents (Table 4, excluding pricing/specific goals). Section 2: SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule (Annexure D), valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit, CIPC certificate with director IDs, doctor’s letter (IDC10) for disability. Section 3: Company profile, CIPC certificate, director IDs, CSD registration report, tax PIN certificate, supplementary info (e.g., Joint Venture/Sub-contracting Agreements). Section 4: Financial information (audited statements or CEO/CFO letter). Section 5: Response to functionality criteria (Annexures A and B). Section 6: All other documents. Bidders must demonstrate capability to execute the contract; the Fund may conduct due diligence (site visits, risk analysis, financial viability checks).
Quality Management
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfSupplier Performance Management: Monthly/quarterly monitoring and evaluation required. Supplier must: Pay employees’ salaries on time per gazetted rates. Provide PPE/uniforms (summer/winter, safety shoes, dust masks, gloves) conforming to safety standards. Use SABS/SANS-approved cleaning/hygiene products. Align consumables to specified quantities/quality. Provide emergency support (e.g., flooding, bad odours). Appoint skilled/experienced personnel. Comply with OHS Act and industry best practices. Non-compliance may result in performance penalties or contract termination.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfPricing requirements: Submit SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) with total tender price inclusive of VAT for the full 36-month contract. All line items must sum to the total price; non-submission or missing total leads to disqualification. Price must cover all services, materials, and consumables for 94 WF Nkomo Building (primary) and Absa Towers Building (pro-rata). Pricing basis: Align with 94 WF Nkomo Building specifications; pro-rata adjustments for Absa Towers derived from Gross Leasable Area (GLA) variances, ablution facilities, cleaning personnel, and equipment. Annual escalations: CPI-related as per Stats SA. Payment terms: Not explicitly specified; financial soundness proof required (audited statements or CEO/CFO letter). Joint ventures: Separate pricing schedules for each entity (unincorporated) or JV entity (incorporated).
Financial Requirements
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Submit SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) with total tender price inclusive of VAT for the full 36-month contract period. All line items must sum to the total tender price. Non-submission or missing total price leads to disqualification. Financial soundness proof required: Audited financial statements (last full year) OR CEO/CFO-signed letter confirming financial position. For joint ventures: Separate audited statements for each entity (unincorporated JV) or JV entity statements (incorporated JV), plus JV legal agreement detailing ownership percentages. Annual escalations must be CPI-related as per Stats SA. Payment terms and bonds/guarantees are not explicitly specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdf (RFP)Mandatory compliance: Register on Central Supplier Database (CSD) – proof is CSD registration certificate with vendor number (register at https://secure.csd.gov.za/). Tax compliance: Provide tax compliance PIN or MAAA number (from CSD) for verification. Non-compliance at award stage or during contract leads to disqualification. B-BBEE: Submit valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit. Additional documents: CIPC certificate with director IDs, municipal rates/taxes statements (≤3 months old) or valid lease agreement for rented premises, doctor’s letter (IDC10) for disability claims, Military Veteran proof (registered on central database). Fronting is prohibited; failure to disprove fronting within 14 working days may invalidate the bid/contract and restrict public sector business for up to 10 years. Sub-contractors must also be tax compliant. Bidders must not appear on National Treasury’s Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Health & Safety
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfOHS Act compliance: Provide a safe, conducive, risk-free working environment (Section 8(1), Facilities Regulations 2(1)(3), 4(1)(2), 9). Requirements: Supply and maintain hygiene equipment in ablution facilities. Deep clean toilets as required. Use white plastic dispenser units for easy monitoring/cleaning. Provide PPE/uniforms (summer/winter, safety shoes, dust masks, gloves) conforming to safety standards. Ensure cleaning/hygiene products are SABS/SANS-approved and non-harmful. Train hygiene personnel quarterly; provide refresher courses. Manage services to avoid interruptions (contingency plans for equipment replacement, consumable replenishment, she-bins, uniforms/PPE). Emergency support: Clear flooded areas, address bad odours from plumbing/drainage.
Contractual Terms
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfContract duration: 36 months. Terms: Bidder indemnifies the Fund for costs/damages resulting from bidder breaches (e.g., investigations, process repetition). This document prevails over briefing session information unless amended in writing. Bidder participates at own risk/cost; Fund is not liable for bidder costs. Tax compliance is mandatory; non-compliance may lead to award withdrawal or contract cancellation. Prohibited bidders: Those on National Treasury’s Register of Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Governing law: South African law; disputes fall under South African courts. Sub-contractors remain the bidder’s responsibility; changes require Fund’s written approval. Confidentiality: Bid information must not be disclosed without Fund’s written consent. Proprietary information: Bidders must declare no access to Fund’s proprietary information. Misrepresentation may lead to termination and claims. Preparation costs are non-recoverable.
Section
Source: Approved Deep cleaning tender specification advert date 05 June 2026.pdfThree-phase evaluation: Phase 1 (Primary Review): Mandatory documents (Table 4) must be submitted; non-compliance (e.g., missing SBD 3.1 or tax proof) leads to disqualification. Phase 2 (Technical/Functionality): Bidders must score ≥70/100 on functionality (Annexures A and B) to proceed. Phase 3 (Price and Specific Goals): 80/20 preference system. Price (80 points) calculated via Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin). Specific Goals (20 points) awarded for B-BBEE criteria (e.g., Black ownership, Women/Youth ownership, Disability, EME/QSE status, Township/Rural Development, Military Veterans, Co-operatives). Evidence: Valid B-BBEE certificate, CIPC certificate with director IDs, municipal rates/lease, disability letter (IDC10), Military Veteran proof. Joint ventures must submit documentation for each entity. Final score = Price + Specific Goals (max 100).
230 Lillian Ngoyi street - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
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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)
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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Act 54 of 1972
Relevant to food safety, catering, canteens, food handling and nutrition-programme procurement.
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Act 85 of 1993
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Organization
National - Employment and LabourContact Person
Tshupetso Selole
Phone
+27 12 309 4000
[email protected]
Website
www.labour.gov.za/
Address
215 Francis Baard St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Contact
+27 12 309 4000www.labour.gov.za215 Francis Baard St, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
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Act 56 of 2001
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