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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Issuing Organization
National Regulator for Compulsory SpecificationsLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
08 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Dr Lategan Road,SABS Campus, - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
01 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160833
The national regulator for compulsory specifications (nrcs) seeks a service provider to conduct biotoxin testing on live fishery products, including abalone, oysters, and mussels, using internationally recognised methods. This RFQ is open to compliant suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) with valid tax and b-bbee documentation.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 08 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
Dr Lategan Road,SABS Campus, - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
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Source: RFQ 019 26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx01 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
08 Jul
2026
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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.
RFQ 019 26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) is seeking a service provider to test biotoxins in live fishery products (abalone, oysters, mussels). The tender involves three specific testing protocols for paralytic, lipophilic, and amnesic shellfish toxins using internationally recognized methods. The contract will be awarded using the 80/20 preferential procurement system, with bids evaluated based on price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points).
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Organization
National Regulator for Compulsory SpecificationsContact Person
Thobela Mqikela
Phone
012-482-8765
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Appointment of a service provider for the testing of biotoxins in live fishery products, specifically abalone, oysters, and mussels.
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Source: RFQ 019 26 TESTING OF BIOTOXINS IN LIVE FISHERY PRODCTS.docx (unknown)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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These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 85 of 1993
Sets health and safety duties for contractors, employers and service providers working on public-sector sites.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve architectural, building design, or professional built-environment services.
Act 44 of 2000
Relevant where architectural work or professional building-design services may be required.
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Act 103 of 1977
Relevant where building standards, renovations, maintenance or construction compliance may apply.
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Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
22 Jul 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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Contact
012-482-8765[email protected]www.nrcs.org.za1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
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