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.
Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
13 May 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3200
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
08 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155500
The kwazulu‑natal department of public works is inviting bids to purchase and deliver 20 external hard drives for backup use by head office officials in pietermaritzburg. Only suppliers registered on the central suppliers database may submit a sealed bid by 13 may 2026, 11:00 AM.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 13 May 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3200
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08 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
13 May
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.
ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdf
Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdf
ZNQ 17-26-27 design specification pictures.pdf
ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdf
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R 525 970
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Important Dates
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfContact Information
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdf– 80 points awarded for price (lowest price does not guarantee award).
– 20 points awarded for specific goals (ownership by Black people, supported by a sworn affidavit).
Technical Specifications
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Advert ZNQ14.26.27.pdfImportant Dates
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfClosing date is 13 May 2026 at 11:00. Offer validity period is 120 days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfBidding procedure enquiries: Nolwazi Manqele, 033 355 5577, [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Anesh Orrie, 033 355 5554, [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfSubmit bids in a separate sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date. Deposit into the designated bid box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Oliver Tambo House, Pietermaritzburg. Late, emailed, faxed, or telegraphic bids will not be accepted. Bidders must initial every page of the document. Do not include samples in the bid package. Use the provided official forms; do not retype them.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfThe tender follows an 80/20 preference point system. Evaluation is conducted in two phases: Phase 1 (Administrative Compliance) and Phase 2 (Price and Specific Goals). Specific goals include 20 points for 100% Black Ownership, supported by a Sworn Affidavit signed by a Commissioner of Oaths.
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfPurchase and delivery of 20 external hard drives (1 TB) for Head Office officials. Delivery must be completed within 1 day from the date the order is issued.
Financial Requirements
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfOnly firm prices will be accepted. Prices must include VAT. Bidders must provide a breakdown of costs if applicable. The Department reserves the right not to award to the lowest bidder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNQ14 26 27._ tender document.pdfMandatory requirements for administrative compliance: 1) Valid CSD registration (must be registered at closing time); 2) Submission of three reference letters for similar projects of similar value; 3) Signed confirmation letter to guarantee delivery within 1 day of order; 4) Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number; 5) Completed and signed SBD forms (1, 4, 6.1, etc.). Failure to meet these mandatory criteria results in immediate disqualification.
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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Address
191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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Contact
036-638-8097[email protected]www.kznworks.gov.za191 Prince Alfred St, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, South Africa
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