Armscor is seeking a service provider to design, supply, install, test, commission, and hand over a plc workbench at the armscor dockyard in simonstown, western cape. The tender is a request for quotation (RFQ) with a closing date of 20 august 2026, and bidders must submit electronically via email. The evaluation will consider price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) under the 80/20 preference point system.
Key Requirements
Submit quotation electronically to [email protected] before 20 August 2026, 11:00 AM; late or incomplete submissions will be invalidated.
Provide a separate quotation on company letterhead with item description, unit of measure, quantities, unit price, and total price per line item, and clearly indicate subtotal (excl. VAT), VAT, and total (incl. VAT).
Ensure quotation remains valid for 90 days from bid closing date.
Include mandatory documents: CSD registration report or unique reference, valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN, CIPC registration documents, valid B-BBEE status proof, and CIPC Beneficial Ownership Declaration.
Register for security on the Armscor website and comply with Armscor Security Instruction A-WI-014 for classified quotations.
Submit financial/pricing information in a separate attachment from technical/functional response, and mark all submissions with RFQ number and bidder's name.
Be prepared for evaluation phases including mandatory requirements, critical criteria/functionality, and price/specific goals; provide proof of B-BBEE status and locality (municipality bill or councillor letter not older than 3 months).
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Armscor is seeking a service provider to design, supply, install, test, commission, and hand over a PLC workbench at the Armscor Dockyard in Simonstown. The RFQ (RR83705/26-27) closes on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected]. The evaluation will use an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for specific goals). Bidders must be tax compliant, registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and meet security registration requirements.
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Scope: Design, supply, install, test, commission, and hand over a PLC workbench.
Delivery address: Armscor Dockyard, Transit Store, Cole Point, East Yard, St George's Street, Simon's Town.
Quotation must be on company letterhead with item description, unit of measure, quantities, unit price, and total price per line item.
Provide totals: Subtotal (excluding VAT), VAT, Total (including VAT).
Important Dates
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
RFQ Issue Date: 06/08/2026
RFQ Closing Date: 20/08/2026 at 11:00am
Briefing Session: N/A (not applicable)
Briefing Session
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
RFQ Issue Date: 06/08/2026
Briefing Session: N/A
RFQ Closing Date: 20/08/2026 at 11:00am
Contact Information
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Procurement enquiries: [email protected] (written queries only; received at least 3 working days before closing date; later queries not considered)
Submit electronically via email to [email protected] on or before the closing date and time.
Do not copy (cc) or blind copy any other Armscor official — doing so will automatically disqualify your quotation.
Submit in PDF format protected from modifications, deletions, or additions.
Keep financial/pricing information in a separate attachment from the technical/functional response.
Mark all submissions prominently with the RFQ number and bidder's name.
Email at least one hour before closing to avoid transmission delays; late emails will not be accepted.
Armscor is not responsible for transmission failures, file size issues, illegibility, or security of bid data.
Include all mandatory documents; the onus is on the bidder to ensure completeness.
Quotation must remain valid for 90 days from bid closing date.
Complete the returnable schedule annexure with a Yes/No checklist for each required document.
Provide a separate quotation on company letterhead clearly outlining item description, unit of measure, quantities, unit price, and total price per line item.
Indicate delivery address: Armscor Dockyard, Transit Store, Cole Point, East Yard, St George's Street, Simon's Town.
State period required for commencement of delivery and completion of order after receipt of order.
Provide supplier number and unique CSD registration reference number.
Provide SARS PIN (implies permission for Armscor to verify tax status) or original Tax Clearance Certificate.
Register for security on the Armscor website to be considered for orders administered by Armscor SOC.
Classified quotations must follow Armscor Security Instruction A-WI-014 (obtainable from Contractor Security Section, P O Box 411, Pretoria, 0001).
Returnable Documents
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Incomplete quotation will invalidate the quote.
Required documents checklist: CSD registration report or unique reference number; valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN; CIPC registration documents with percentages; valid B-BBEE status proof; designated sectors local production and content (where applicable).
Price is allocated 80 points; Specific Goals 20 points; total 100 points (80/20 preference point system).
Price points formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = price of lowest acceptable bid.
Specific Goals (RDP Programme – Promotion of SMMEs):
EME/QSE 100% owned by black people: 20 points
EME/QSE at least 51% owned by black people: 18 points
EME/QSE at least 35% owned by black people: 16 points
EME/QSE at least 25% owned by black people: 10 points
B-BBEE status proof must be valid: Sworn Affidavit (commissioned and deposed same day, no contradictions, Commissioner of Oaths credentials reflected) OR certificate from CIPC or SANAS-accredited agency OR consolidated certificate for unincorporated JV/consortium.
B-BBEE status must be based on latest financial year-end information.
Submit CIPC Beneficial Ownership Declaration (latest lodged) and company registration documents with latest share register and share certificates signed by Company Secretary or registered Auditor.
Local content requirements: if applicable, submit completed annexures C, D & E, DTIC exemption letter, and manufacturer's letter.
Locality proof: submit municipality bill or local councillor letter (not older than 3 months); if lessee, also lease agreement; if owner, bill in bidder's name.
Armscor may verify any claims at any stage; reserves right to reject non-compliant bids, negotiate with preferred bidders, contact bidders for clarification, award to one or more bidders, accept bids in part or full, and cancel the bid.
Objective criteria: Armscor will not award to bidders with poor past performance, blacklisted/restricted status, fraud/misrepresentation, or those failing financial stability assessment.
Abnormally low prices may be disregarded.
Technical Specifications
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Design, supply, install, test, commission, and hand over a PLC workbench.
Delivery address: Armscor Dockyard, Transit Store, Cole Point, East Yard, St George's Street, Simon's Town.
Quotation must be on company letterhead and clearly outline item description, unit of measure, quantities, unit price, and total price per line item.
Provide total pricing as: Subtotal (excluding VAT), VAT, Total (including VAT).
State period required for commencement of delivery and completion of order after receipt of order.
Critical criteria are referenced to the Statement of Work (SOW) — refer to SOW for specific compliance evidence.
Evaluation phases include mandatory requirements, critical criteria/functionality (paper-based), functionality presentation/demonstration/site inspection, price and specific goals, and objective criteria.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf
Submit electronic submissions in PDF format protected from modifications.
Keep financial/pricing information in a separate attachment from technical/functional response.
Mark all submissions with RFQ number and bidder's name.
Email at least one hour before closing to avoid delays; late submissions not accepted.
Armscor not responsible for transmission failures, file size issues, illegibility, or security of bid data.
Include all mandatory documents.
Provide pricing as: Subtotal (excluding VAT), VAT, Total (including VAT).
State period for commencement of delivery and completion of order.
Provide supplier number and unique CSD registration reference number.
Provide SARS PIN or original Tax Clearance Certificate.
Financial Requirements
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Payment terms: Armscor will pay 30 days after service rendered and invoice/statement submitted.
Pricing must be presented in a separate attachment from technical/functional response.
Clearly indicate totals: Subtotal (excluding VAT), VAT, Total (including VAT).
Provide unit prices and total price for each line item.
Quotation validity: 90 days from bid closing date.
Financial stability assessment may be conducted; failure may result in non-award.
Abnormally low prices compared to market may be disregarded.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) — provide CSD registration report or unique registration reference number.
Must be tax compliant for the duration of the contract; status checked at evaluation, order placement, and before payment.
Provide valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS issued verification PIN (or proof of application endorsed by SARS).
Provide CIPC registration documents listing all members with percentages, latest share register and share certificates signed by Company Secretary or registered Auditor.
Provide valid B-BBEE status proof: Sworn Affidavit (commissioned and deposed same day, no contradictions) OR certificate from CIPC or SANAS-accredited agency OR consolidated certificate for unincorporated JV/consortium.
B-BBEE status must be based on latest financial year-end information.
Local content: if applicable, submit completed annexures C, D & E, DTIC exemption letter, and manufacturer's letter.
Locality proof: municipality bill or local councillor letter (not older than 3 months); if lessee, also lease agreement.
Register for security on Armscor website.
Must not be blacklisted, restricted, or have committed fraud/misrepresentation.
Must pass financial stability assessment.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Awarding based on Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000; Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022; Defence Sector Code 2019.
Price points: 80; Specific Goals: 20; Total: 100.
Price formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
Specific Goals for SMMEs: 100% black-owned EME/QSE = 20 points; 51% = 18; 35% = 16; 25% = 10.
Valid B-BBEE proof: Sworn Affidavit (commissioned and deposed same day, no contradictions) OR certificate from CIPC or SANAS-accredited agency OR consolidated certificate for JV/consortium.
B-BBEE status must be based on latest financial year-end information.
Submit CIPC Beneficial Ownership Declaration and company registration documents with share register and certificates.
Contractual Terms
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf
B-BBEE status must be based on latest financial year-end information; otherwise invalid.
Provide company registration documents with latest share register and share certificates signed by Company Secretary or registered Auditor.
Local content: submit completed annexures C, D & E, DTIC exemption letter, and manufacturer's letter.
Locality proof: municipality bill or local councillor letter (not older than 3 months); if lessee, also lease agreement; if owner, bill in bidder's name.
Armscor may verify any claims at any stage.
Armscor reserves right to reject non-compliant bids, negotiate with preferred bidders, contact bidders for clarification, award to one or more bidders, accept bids in part or full, and cancel the bid.
Payment terms: 30 days after service rendered and invoice submitted.
Special Conditions
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Quotation valid for 90 days from bid closing date.
Submit via email to [email protected]; do not copy other Armscor officials.
Security registration required on Armscor website; contact [email protected].
Classified quotations must follow Armscor Security Instruction A-WI-014.
Armscor may negotiate with preferred bidders, contact bidders for clarification, award to one or more bidders, accept bids in part or full, and cancel the bid.
Requirements
Source: RR83705-26_27 (PLC workbench).pdf (RFQ)
Must be tax compliant for duration of contract; status checked at evaluation, order placement, and before payment.
Must be registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Contact National Treasury at (+2712) 406 9222 or [email protected].
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