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Summary
The unemployment insurance fund (uif) is inviting quotations for the appointment of a service provider to supply a range of branding materials, including banners, flags, table cloths, and gazebos. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet the detailed specifications and comply with the compulsory briefing session and submission requirements.
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RFQBranding Material Specification RFQ.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Compulsory on-site briefing session on 2026-07-23 at 10:00 at ABSA TOWERS, 4th Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria; non-attendance leads to immediate 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.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
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Bid-ready summary
Request for Quotation for the appointment of a service provider to provide branding material to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date and time: 2026-08-04 at 11h00.
Compulsory on-site briefing and clarification session: 2026-07-23 at 10:00 at ABSA TOWERS, 4th Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002. Non-attendance leads to immediate disqualification.
Bid validity period: 90 calendar days.
Briefing Session
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
A compulsory on-site briefing and clarification session will be held on 2026-07-23 at 10:00 at ABSA TOWERS, 4th Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002.
Non-attendance will lead to immediate disqualification.
Contact Information
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Submit bids by the stipulated closing time: 2026-08-04 at 11h00. Late bids will not be considered.
Bids must be delivered to the bid box at: ABSA TOWERS, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002.
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or in the manner prescribed in the bid document.
Failure to provide or comply with any of the submission particulars may render the bid invalid.
The bidder must sign the bid and provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
Returnable Documents
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Bids must be deposited in the bid box at the specified address.
Official forms must be used and not re-typed.
Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.
Tax compliance documentation (TCS PIN/certificate or CSD number) must be included.
SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure form must be completed.
SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim form must be completed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
The preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) will be determined after tenders are received based on the lowest acceptable tender.
Points are awarded for Price and Specific Goals.
Specific goals and points are listed in Table 1 of the SBD 6.1 form.
The organ of state reserves the right to require substantiation of preference claims.
Technical Specifications
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Supply of branding material to the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
Deliverables include:
Banner Plus 1: Quantity 70, double-sided with pole and bag, PVC material, size 850mm x 2m.
Telescopic Flag Banners: Quantity 70, digital dye sublimation, 4000mm x 680mm, polyester.
Curved Wall banner: Quantity 18, with expandable stand, size 3m x 2.2m.
Pop-up banners/Horse Shoe Banner: Quantity 70, size 0.9m x 0.9m.
Table cloths: Quantity 40, size 1.5m x 2.8m.
Podium banner: Quantity 10, full podium size.
Standard Rolling Lantern Banners: Quantity 26, size 0.6m x 1.5m.
3x6m Pop Up Gazebo with Wheeled Bag: Quantity 20, water-resistant polyester and steel frame.
Final artwork will be provided by the department for all items.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit their SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number must be provided.
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state.
Bidders must complete the SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure form, declaring any state employment, relationships with procuring institution employees, or interests in other enterprises.
The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and its Regulations.
Specific goals for B-BBEE include points for: Black women (8 points), Black youth (6 points), Black disability (1 point), and companies complying with the 5 elements of B-BBEE (5 points).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations.
Specific goals for B-BBEE include points for: Black women (8 points), Black youth (6 points), Black disability (1 point), and companies complying with the 5 elements of B-BBEE (5 points).
Contractual Terms
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf
Bid validity period: 90 calendar days.
The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7).
The tender is subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any applicable special conditions.
If specific goals are claimed fraudulently or contract conditions are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict from future business, or forward for criminal prosecution.
Requirements
Source: Branding Material Specification RFQ.pdf (RFQ)
Bidders must complete the Supplier Information section, including name, address, contact details, VAT registration number, and tax compliance status.
Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire to determine if tax compliance registration is required.
Bidders must disclose if they or any connected persons are employed by the state, have relationships with procuring institution employees, or have interests in other related enterprises.
Bidders must declare that the bid is independent and without collusive arrangements.
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.
2Inferred operational need
Submit bids by 2026-08-04 at 11h00 to the bid box at ABSA TOWERS, Ground Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria; late bids will not be accepted.
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: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
3Inferred operational need
Provide all required branding items as per specifications, including quantities and sizes for banners, flags, table cloths, podium banners, and gazebos.
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: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
4Inferred operational need
Complete and submit SBD forms (including SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1) on official forms without re-typing.
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: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
5Inferred operational need
Bid validity period is 90 calendar days from the closing date.
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: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
6Inferred operational need
Quotation number: RFQ 4661.
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 PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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
A compulsory on-site briefing and clarification session will be held on 2026-07-23 at 10:00 at ABSA TOWERS, 4th Floor, 230 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0002.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
13Mandatory requirement
Bidders must disclose if they or any connected persons are employed by the state, have relationships with procuring institution employees, or have interests in other related enterprises.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
41Mandatory requirement
Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit their SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no TCS PIN is available but registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), a CSD number must be provided.
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 PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
44Inferred operational need
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state.
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.
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
45Mandatory requirement
Bidders must complete the SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure form, declaring any state employment, relationships with procuring institution employees, or interests in other enterprises.
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 PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
55Inferred operational need
If specific goals are claimed fraudulently or contract conditions are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the bidder, recover costs, cancel the contract, restrict from future business, or forward for criminal prosecution.
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 PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
56Scored criterion
Preference points will be awarded for specific goals including Black women (8 points), Black youth (6 points), Black disability (1 point), and B-BBEE compliance (5 points).
Threshold: 8 points
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.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
57Inferred operational need
The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations.
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 PIXODEL as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 684768 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.
58Inferred operational need
Specific goals for B-BBEE include points for: Black women (8 points), Black youth (6 points), Black disability (1 point), and companies complying with the 5 elements of B-BBEE (5 points).
Threshold: 8 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. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.