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Summary
The technology innovation agency (tia) seeks to appoint an accredited certification body to conduct iso 9001:2015 recertification audits, annual surveillance audits, and provide awareness training on the new iso 9001:2026 standard over a three-year cycle. This ensures the continued maintenance of tia’s iso 9001:2015 certification and improvement of its quality management system (qms).
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Purpose: Appoint an accredited Certification Body for ISO 9001:2015 recertification audits, annual surveillance audits, and training services over a three-year cycle to maintain TIA’s certification. Background: TIA has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since February 2018. Current contract with SGS South Africa expires on 31 July 2026. Scope: Review/transfer of certification, re-certification audit, annual surveillance audits, and awareness training on ISO 9001:2026 for five people.
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Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf
Purpose: Appoint an accredited Certification Body for ISO 9001:2015 recertification audits, annual surveillance audits, and training services over a three-year cycle to maintain TIA’s certification. Background: TIA has maintained ISO 9001:2015 certification since February 2018. Current contract with SGS South Africa expires on 31 July 2026. Scope: Review/transfer of certification, re-certification audit, annual surveillance audits, and awareness training on ISO 9001:2026 for five people.
Important Dates
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days. If a presentation is required, respondents will be notified at least 4 days before the date.
Contact Information
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Submit your proposal via email to [email protected] by Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00. All documentation must be in English. The proposal and all related information are proprietary and confidential; do not disclose without TIA's prior written consent. TIA may amend RFP conditions or extend the closing date, with written notice to all respondents. Failure to comply with terms and conditions may invalidate your proposal. TIA reserves the right not to accept any proposal, in part or whole, and is not obliged to appoint a bidder. Ensure your submission is complete and accurate to avoid disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Submit the proposal via email to [email protected]. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure the proposal is submitted by the deadline: Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preferential points system. Technical criteria (experience, methodology, reference letters) are weighted and require a minimum qualifying score of 70%. Specific goals (B-BBEE related) contribute 20 points, and price contributes 80 points. Technical scoring: Experience as a Certification Body (5 points max: >10 years + 15 audits = 5, >5 years + <15 audits = 3, <5 years + 10 audits = 1). Methodology (5 points max: scope + budget + timelines + personnel = 5, scope + budget + timelines = 3, scope only = 1). Reference letters (5 points max: 5+ letters = 5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1). Preferential points: 5 points each for 51%+ black ownership, black youth ownership, black women ownership, or ownership by a person with a disability (doctor’s letter required).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Scope of work: Review, assess, and transfer ISO 9001:2015 certification (if applicable). Conduct a Re-Certification Audit for ISO 9001:2015. Conduct annual Surveillance Audits for ISO 9001:2015. Provide awareness training on ISO 9001:2026 standard requirements for five (5) people. Purpose: Maintain TIA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification and improve its Quality Management System (QMS) over a three-year cycle. Functional requirement: Provide all necessary tools and equipment to effectively maintain the certification.
Methodology
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf
Your proposed work plan and methodology will be scored based on inclusion of scope, budget, timelines, and personnel experience. Higher scores are awarded for more comprehensive methodologies (e.g., scope + budget + timelines + personnel = 5 points; scope + budget + timelines = 3 points; scope only = 1 point).
Quality Management
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf
The appointed Certification Body must conduct ISO 9001:2015 recertification audits, annual surveillance audits, and provide training on ISO 9001:2026. The purpose is to maintain TIA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification and improve its Quality Management System (QMS). The service provider must be accredited and provide all necessary tools and equipment.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
All prices must include VAT for VAT-registered bidders. The bidder is responsible for all costs incurred in preparing and submitting the proposal.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Tax compliance at the time of appointment. Disqualification risks: TIA will disregard submissions if the bidder or any director has abused the SCM system, committed fraud, failed to perform on a previous contract, is restricted from doing business with the public sector, or provided fraudulent references/documents. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. B-BBEE: Points awarded for specific goals (51%+ black ownership, black youth ownership, black women ownership, or ownership by a person with a disability). Proof required: CSD Report, Certified ID, or doctor’s letter.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Specific goals for preference points: 51%+ black ownership (5 points, CSD Report required), 51%+ black youth ownership (5 points, Certified ID required), 51%+ black women ownership (5 points, CSD Report required), or ownership by a person with a disability (5 points, doctor’s letter required). Total: 20 points for specific goals.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf
Contract duration: 3 years. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days. TIA reserves the right to award the RFP as a whole or in part without furnishing reasons, or to cancel/withdraw without liability. Successful appointment is subject to agreeing on mutually acceptable contractual terms within 30 days; failing this, TIA may appoint the next-rated contractor. The bidder’s proposal constitutes an offer to render services as per RFP specifications and prices. Failure to comply with terms and conditions invalidates the proposal. TIA’s decision on proposals is final and binding.
Special Conditions
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
All RFP information is proprietary and confidential; bidders must not disclose it without TIA’s written consent. TIA may amend RFP conditions, extend closing dates, verify information, and reserves the right not to appoint any bidder. Omission of material information, factual inaccuracies, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification or contract cancellation.
Requirements
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Mandatory: CSD registration and tax compliance. Disqualification: If the bidder or any director has abused the SCM system, committed fraud, failed previous contracts, is restricted from public sector business, or submitted fraudulent documents.
Section
Source: RFP ISO 9001 2015 recertification .pdf (RFP)
Issue Date: Thursday 11 June 2026 Response Deadline: Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00 Duration: 3 Years
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Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
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Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Issue Date: Thursday 11 June 2026 Response Deadline: Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00 Duration: 3 Years
Threshold: 3 Years
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Mandatory requirement
All RFP information is proprietary and confidential; bidders must not disclose it without TIA’s written consent. TIA may amend RFP conditions, extend closing dates, verify information, and reserves the right not to appoint any bidder. Omission of material information, factual inaccuracies, or misrepresentation may result in disqualification or contract cancellation.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
5Mandatory requirement
Must be an accredited Certification Body with experience in ISO 9001:2015 external audits. Must conduct recertification and annual surveillance audits, plus provide training on ISO 9001:2026 for five people. Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance. Submission deadline: 22 June 2026 at 14h00 via email to [email protected]. Evaluation uses an 80/20 preferential points system with a minimum 70% technical score. Must include VAT in pricing if VAT-registered. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days.
Threshold: minimum 70% technical score
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Inferred operational need
It is the responsibility of the prospective supplier to ensure that the proposal is submitted by no later than Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
7Mandatory requirement
Contact: Nana Modiba, Email: [email protected]. All enquiries and submissions must be directed to this email address.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Inferred operational need
Submit the proposal via email to [email protected]. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure the proposal is submitted by the deadline: Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
9Mandatory requirement
Mandatory: CSD registration and tax compliance. Disqualification: If the bidder or any director has abused the SCM system, committed fraud, failed previous contracts, is restricted from public sector business, or submitted fraudulent documents.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
10Mandatory requirement
Submit your proposal via email to [email protected] by Monday 22 June 2026 at 14h00. All documentation must be in English. The proposal and all related information are proprietary and confidential; do not disclose without TIA's prior written consent. TIA may amend RFP conditions or extend the closing date, with written notice to all respondents. Failure to comply with terms and conditions may invalidate your proposal. TIA reserves the right not to accept any proposal, in part or whole, and is not obliged to appoint a bidder. Ensure your submission is complete and accurate to avoid disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
11Scored criterion
Your proposed work plan and methodology will be scored based on inclusion of scope, budget, timelines, and personnel experience. Higher scores are awarded for more comprehensive methodologies (e.g., scope + budget + timelines + personnel = 5 points; scope + budget + timelines = 3 points; scope only = 1 point).
Threshold: 5 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
12Mandatory requirement
The appointed Certification Body must conduct ISO 9001:2015 recertification audits, annual surveillance audits, and provide training on ISO 9001:2026. The purpose is to maintain TIA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification and improve its Quality Management System (QMS). The service provider must be accredited and provide all necessary tools and equipment.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
13Inferred operational need
Scope of work: Review, assess, and transfer ISO 9001:2015 certification (if applicable). Conduct a Re-Certification Audit for ISO 9001:2015. Conduct annual Surveillance Audits for ISO 9001:2015. Provide awareness training on ISO 9001:2026 standard requirements for five (5) people. Purpose: Maintain TIA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification and improve its Quality Management System (QMS) over a three-year cycle. Functional requirement: Provide all necessary tools and equipment to effectively maintain the certification.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
14Mandatory requirement
Contract duration: 3 years. Proposals must remain valid for 120 days. TIA reserves the right to award the RFP as a whole or in part without furnishing reasons, or to cancel/withdraw without liability. Successful appointment is subject to agreeing on mutually acceptable contractual terms within 30 days; failing this, TIA may appoint the next-rated contractor. The bidder’s proposal constitutes an offer to render services as per RFP specifications and prices. Failure to comply with terms and conditions invalidates the proposal. TIA’s decision on proposals is final and binding.
Threshold: 3 years
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
15Scored criterion
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preferential points system. Technical criteria (experience, methodology, reference letters) are weighted and require a minimum qualifying score of 70%. Specific goals (B-BBEE related) contribute 20 points. Price contributes 80 points.
Threshold: minimum qualifying score of 70%
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
16Inferred operational need
Specific goals for preference points: 51%+ black ownership (5 points, CSD Report required), 51%+ black youth ownership (5 points, Certified ID required), 51%+ black women ownership (5 points, CSD Report required), or ownership by a person with a disability (5 points, doctor’s letter required). Total: 20 points for specific goals.
Threshold: 5 points
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 106500 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Scored criterion
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preferential points system. Technical criteria (experience, methodology, reference letters) are weighted and require a minimum qualifying score of 70%. Specific goals (B-BBEE related) contribute 20 points, and price contributes 80 points. Technical scoring: Experience as a Certification Body (5 points max: >10 years + 15 audits = 5, >5 years + <15 audits = 3, <5 years + 10 audits = 1). Methodology (5 points max: scope + budget + timelines + personnel = 5, scope + budget + timelines = 3, scope only = 1). Reference letters (5 points max: 5+ letters = 5, 4 = 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2, 1 = 1). Preferential points: 5 points each for 51%+ black ownership, black youth ownership, black women ownership, or ownership by a person with a disability (doctor’s letter required).
Threshold: minimum qualifying score of 70%
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
18Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Tax compliance at the time of appointment. Disqualification risks: TIA will disregard submissions if the bidder or any director has abused the SCM system, committed fraud, failed to perform on a previous contract, is restricted from doing business with the public sector, or provided fraudulent references/documents. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. B-BBEE: Points awarded for specific goals (51%+ black ownership, black youth ownership, black women ownership, or ownership by a person with a disability). Proof required: CSD Report, Certified ID, or doctor’s letter.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.