Appointment of service provider(s) for the 2027 sustainable development goals (sdgs) country report and seventeen goal reports (12-Month contract)

Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 11:00.

Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001, ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002. Email: [email protected]. Tel: +27 12 310 8911.

Bidders must be registered as a VAT vendor with the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to claim VAT, and must comply with all applicable laws and regulations

The tender covers the production of the 2027 SDG Country Report and 17 individual goal reports. The pricing schedule lists 18 line items: one for each of the 17 SDG goals and one for the 2027 SDG Country Report, each with a quantity of 1.

Pricing must be submitted on SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices). Only firm prices will be accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered. Line-item prices must be exclusive of VAT, with the grand total inclusive of VAT. VAT may only be charged by suppliers registered as VAT vendors with SARS. The offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date. The schedule lists 18 items: one for each of the 17 SDG goals and one for the 2027 SDG Country Report, each with a quantity of 1.

Pricing must be on SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices). Only firm prices will be accepted; prices subject to exchange rate variations or other non-firm conditions will not be considered. Line-item prices must be exclusive of VAT, with the grand total inclusive of VAT. VAT may only be charged by suppliers registered as VAT vendors with SARS. The offer must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date of the bid.

Bidders must be registered as VAT vendors with SARS to charge VAT. No other specific compliance requirements were stated in the provided document.

Statistics South Africa, ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002.

Postal address: Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001.

Email: [email protected].

Telephone: +27 12 310 8911.

The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals.

Price points are calculated using the formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is the tender price under consideration and Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable tender.

Specific goals and maximum points: Black ownership 10, Woman ownership 5, Youth ownership 3, Disability 2.

Points for equity ownership are calculated as NEP = NOP x EP / 100, where NOP is the maximum points for the goal and EP is the percentage of total company ownership held by active directors or members who are registered owners.

Bidders claiming specific goal points must submit proof with the tender: certified ID and company registration documents and a CSD full detail report for Black, Woman and Youth ownership; a medical certificate from an HPCSA-registered practitioner for disability.

Failure to submit proof for claimed specific goals means those points are not awarded.

The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim before or after adjudication.

Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

income-generating contracts) shall be

SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed and submitted with the tender to claim preference points.

The form requires the company name, registration number, and type of company (e.g., sole proprietorship, close corporation, (Pty) Limited).

The signatory must certify that the preference points claimed are true and correct and qualify the company for the stated preferences.

Definitions relevant to the tender include: 'all applicable taxes' (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies); 'tender' (written offer in response to an invitation); 'disability' (permanent impairment of physical, intellectual, or sensory function); 'functionality' (ability of a bid to meet specifications); 'price' (amount tendered including taxes less unconditional discounts); 'youth' (persons aged 14 to 35, age determined at the closing date, or original closing date if extended); 'tender for income-generating contracts' (offers producing revenue for the organ of state, e.g., leasing, disposal of assets, concessions); 'the Act' (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000).

Closing date: 14 September 2026, closing time: 11:00 AM.

Bid Office: telephone 012 310 8940, email [email protected]. General enquiries: [email protected], telephone +27 12 310 8911. Submission address: Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002.

Bids must be delivered to the bid box at Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, by 11:00 AM on 14 September 2026. Late bids will not be considered. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Returnable documents include: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) completed and signed, proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution), a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number, and a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to claim preference points. Failure to provide or comply with any required particulars may render the bid invalid.

Bidders must submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points. Bidders must submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Bidders must sign the bid on the official form and provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).

Preference points will be awarded under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) is required to qualify for preference points. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire on residency, branch presence, permanent establishment, income source, and tax liability in South Africa. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, will not be considered.

Appointment of service provider(s) for the 2027 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) country report and related seventeen (17) goals reports, for a period of 12 months.

Bidders must be tax compliant and must submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate, or a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, will not be considered. Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.

This bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other special conditions of contract.

Bidders must be tax compliant and must provide a SARS PIN or CSD number. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, will not be considered.

Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa; ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002; [email protected]; +27 12 310 8911.

Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid. The disclosure requires bidders to declare whether they or any directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners are employed by an organ of state, have a relationship with anyone employed by the procuring institution, or have an interest in any other related enterprise. Failure to disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors will lead to disqualification. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.

No evaluation criteria are stated in the available document. The only content is the SBD 4 disclosure form, which does not contain scoring or preference point details.

SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must be completed and signed. Bidders must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to all directors; failure to do so leads to disqualification. Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.

General enquiries: [email protected], Tel +27 12 310 8911.

Physical address: ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002.

Postal address: Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001.

Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

Bidders must hold a valid SARS tax clearance certificate (or tax compliance status PIN) at the time of award.

Bidders must not be restricted from doing business with the public sector.

Bidders must comply with the National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) if applicable.

Bidders must not have engaged in collusive bidding or restrictive practices prohibited by the Competition Act.

No specific B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or professional body registration is stated in the provided document.

provisions in the SCC shall prevail.

Bidder Initials:________

Table of clauses

1. Definitions
2. Application
3. General
4. Standards
5. Use of contract documents and information; inspection
6. Patent rights
7. Performance security
8. Inspections, tests and analysis
9. Packing
10. Delivery and documents
11. Insurance
12. Transportation
13. Incidental services

Goods and services must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.

The purchaser may inspect, test, or analyse supplies at any stage; non-compliant supplies may be rejected and must be replaced at the supplier's cost.

Pre-bidding testing costs are for the bidder's account.

Performance security: within 30 days of notification of contract award, the successful bidder must furnish performance security in the amount specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

Acceptable forms: bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit from a reputable bank, or cashier's/certified cheque.

Payment: method and conditions specified in SCC; payments made within 30 days of invoice submission; payment in Rand unless otherwise stipulated in SCC.

Prices: must not vary from quoted bid prices unless price adjustments are authorised in SCC.

Tax clearance: an original SARS tax clearance certificate must be submitted before award; no contract will be concluded with a bidder whose tax matters are not in order.

CSD registration: required.

Restriction status: bidders must not be restricted from doing business with the public sector.

NIPP: applicable to contracts subject to the NIP obligation.

Competition Act: bidders must not engage in collusive bidding or restrictive practices.

The General Conditions of Contract (GCC) cover definitions, application, standards, use of contract documents, patent rights, performance security, inspections, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, prices, contract amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination for default, anti-dumping duties, force majeure, termination for insolvency, settlement of disputes, limitation of liability, governing language, applicable law, notices, taxes and duties, NIP Programme, and prohibition of restrictive practices.

Closing date: 14 September 2026, closing time 11h00 am South African Time. No briefing or site visit is stated.

General contact: [email protected], Tel +27 12 310 8911. Physical address: ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002. No named SCM or technical contact is stated.

Submission channel: bids must be deposited into the Statistics South Africa bid box at the reception area of the Head Office, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, on or before 14 September 2026 not later than 11h00 am South African Time. Bids sent by post or courier must reach the office at least 36 hours before the closing date to be deposited into the bid box; otherwise they are treated as late and returned. No bid is accepted in any manner other than prescribed.

Format: one original bid proposal plus one copy and an electronic copy (USB) containing all SBD forms, general conditions of contract, specification and required supporting documents. The original must be signed in ink by an authorised employee, agent or representative and initialled on every page.

Returnable documents (all must be submitted):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) – Annexure A
• SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule) – Annexure B
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) – Annexure C
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim Form) – Annexure D
• General Conditions of Contract – Annexure E
• Terms of Reference (Bid Specification) and required supporting documents – Annexure F
• Details of at least one contact person or project coordinator with authority to implement or act on requests – Annexure G
• Signed reference letters for at least five current or previous clients, including contact name, address, number, email and contract description with duration – Annexure H
• Company profile – Annexure I
• Board resolution on company letterhead confirming the signatory is authorised to conclude legal documents – Annexure J
• CIPC company registration (certified copy not older than six months) – Annexure J
• Recent CSD full detail report – Annexure J
• Valid SARS certificate or TCS PIN – Annexure J
• Any other supporting documents – Annexure K

Disqualification risks: fraudulent, factually untrue or inaccurate information; receiving information not available to other bidders that gives an unfair advantage; failure to comply with mandatory requirements.

1.1 One (1) original bid proposal/response plus one (1) copy and electronic copy (USB) which must include all the SBD forms i.e. (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, general conditions of contract, specification and required supporting documents). 1.2 The original copy must be signed in ink by an authorized employee, agent or representative of the Bidder and initialized in each and every page of the bid. 1.6 BELOW LIST OF ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE BID DOCUMENT. NO DOCUMENTS COMMENT 1.1 SBD 1 – Invitation to Bid ANNEXURE A 1.2 SBD 3.1 – Pricing Schedule ANNEXURE B 1.3 SBD 4 – Declaration of Interest ANNEXURE C 1.4 SBD 6.1 – Preference Point Claim Form ANNEXURE D 1.5 General Condition of Contract ANNEXURE E 1.6 Terms Of Reference (Bid Specification) and required supporting documents ANNEXURE F 1.7 Bidders must provide details of at least one contact person or project co-ordinator who should also be able to provide the required reports and have the necessary authority to implement or act on requests within the required timeframes. 1.8 Signed reference letters confirming at least five (5) current and or previous clients that the bidder has or had contract(s) with must be provided indicating the contact’s name, address, contact number, e-mail address and a short description of the contract indicating the duration of the contract. 1.9 Company Profile ANNEXURE I 1.10 The board resolution letter with the company letter head confirming that the person signing the bid document is duly authorized and can conclude any legal document on behalf of the company. 1.11 Company Registration document (CIPC)- certified copy not older than six months. 1.12 Central Supplier Database (CSD – recent full detail report must be submitted) ANNEXURE J 1.13 Valid SARS certificate or TCS Pin ANNEXURE J 1.14 Any other supporting documents ANNEXURE K

The document does not state the evaluation scoring split, preference point system (80/20 or 90/10), or minimum qualifying thresholds. Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim Form) to claim B-BBEE points. Disqualification applies for fraudulent or inaccurate information, unfair advantage from undisclosed information, or non-compliance with mandatory requirements.

The scope is the appointment of a service provider for the 2027 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Country Report and related seventeen (17) goal reports for a period of 12 months. No further technical detail, deliverables, quantities, standards or service levels are stated in the available document.

Bidders must provide details of at least one contact person or project coordinator who can provide required reports and has authority to implement or act on requests within required timeframes. Signed reference letters for at least five current or previous clients must be submitted, indicating contact name, address, contact number, email address, and a short description of the contract including its duration.

No pricing format, bonds, guarantees, payment terms or financial capacity thresholds are stated beyond the requirement to submit SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule).

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CIPC company registration (certified copy not older than six months)
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) recent full detail report
• Valid SARS certificate or TCS PIN
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) – discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to the institution
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim Form) – claims B-BBEE points
• SBD 9 is not listed as a returnable; the document does not require it.

No B-BBEE level, CIDB grading, or local content percentage is stated.

Disqualification applies if a bidder submits fraudulent, factually untrue or inaccurate information (e.g. non-existent membership, experience), receives information not available to other bidders that gives an unfair advantage, or fails to comply with mandatory requirements as stipulated in the bid specification.