Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-146316
The south african weather service (saws) is inviting bids to supply and deliver enterprise server infrastructure, including a five‑year warranty and support. The contract is open to qualified suppliers and will be awarded on a best‑value basis through the etender platform.
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1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
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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.
SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdf
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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MandatoryCategory: compliance
03 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Feb
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Pending
Awaiting Award of Contract
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25 Feb
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
Organization
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Contact Person
Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Phone
012-367-6000
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Open Supplier Readiness HubMedian Estimate
R 18 034 784
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfClosing date: 25 February 2026 @11H00. Validity period: 90 days from closing date. Clarification requests must be submitted in writing at least 5 days prior to closing date.
Contact Information
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfSCM: Acquisition Department, South African Weather Service. Email: [email protected]. Enquiries must be submitted in writing.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfSubmit electronically via the eTender platform (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) before 25 February 2026 @11H00. Late submissions will NOT be considered. Required returnable documents: Invitation to Bid (Annexure A), General Conditions of Contract (Annexure B), Bidder’s Disclosure (Annexure C), Preference Points Claim Form (Annexure F), Pricing Schedule (Annexure G), Specifications/Terms of Reference with bidder’s response (Annexure H), POPIA Supplier Consent Form (Annexure i), and any other issued documentation. Bids must be submitted on official forms provided—do not re-type. Initial all pages of the bid. Failure to submit in prescribed format may result in rejection.
Technical Specifications
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfSupply and delivery of enterprise server infrastructure with 5-year warranty and support. Technical/functional proposal must respond to Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference).
Financial Requirements
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfPricing must be submitted via Annexure G (Pricing Schedule). Payment terms: within 30 days of invoice receipt. Performance security may be required within 30 days of contract award (as per SCC). Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SAWS-438b Server Infrastructure.pdfTax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Foreign suppliers must complete Annexure A questionnaire if not registered for tax in SA. B-BBEE: Submit B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points. POPIA: Submit Supplier Consent Form (Annexure i). No bids accepted from state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members. Joint ventures/consortia must submit a signed teaming agreement and separate TCS/CSD documentation for each party.
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
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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
1263 Heuwel Road - Centurion Central - Centurion - 0157
Source confidence
Medium source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
06 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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