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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165770
Statistics south africa requires boxes for storing documents, used for the office of the chief justice project. Bidders must submit a quotation that includes the completed sbd 4 disclosure form, which strictly disqualifies bidders who are on the register for tender defaulters or the restricted suppliers list.
Complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) with the quotation.
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the Restricted Suppliers list.
Disclose whether any bidder, director, trustee, shareholder, member, or partner is employed by the state, and disclose any relationship with employees of the procuring institution.
Disclose any interest in other enterprises related to the bid, and list all companies registered in the CSD linked to the bidder.
Bidders must provide contact details and, if applicable, details of any disqualifying interest or employment relationships.
Date & Time
Monday, 24 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Below is the link for the meeting: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/31e6275b-3aee-4540-a853-
Nb: please note that only service providers who will attend the compulsory briefing should respond to the RFQ. please do not copy anyone when sending your quote as this will disqualify your proposal. Also note that 10 000 boxes are to be delivered in limpopo, and 5 000 are to be delivered in gauteng.
Categories
Request for Quotation
1 Koch Street - Pretoria - Salvokop - 0002
17 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
24 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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PACKAGING BOXES SPECIFICATION.pdf
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Median Estimate
R 250 349
Range
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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)
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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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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Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf
Procurement of boxes to store documents for the Office of the Chief Justice, issued by Statistics South Africa. The tender follows the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (Black, Woman, Youth, Disability ownership).
Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf
Boxes to store documents for the project of the Office of the Chief Justice, procured by Statistics South Africa under bid number RFQ-112679. Bids must be submitted by email to [email protected] before the closing time of 11:00 AM on 24 August 2026.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf
Statistics South Africa is procuring document storage boxes for the Office of the Chief Justice project, based in Gauteng, with bids closing on 24 August 2026 at 11:00. The tender includes a standard SBD4 declaration form that bidders must complete, disclosing any employment by an organ of state or relationships with procuring institution staff.
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Organization
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA)Contact Person
scmrfq office
Phone
012-337-6392
[email protected]
Website
www.statssa.gov.za/
Address
Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
17 Aug 2026
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Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdfSupply boxes to store documents for the project of the Office of the Chief Justice.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. No briefing or site visit is mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Scmrfq office, telephone 012 336 0191, email [email protected]. Submit bids to [email protected]. General contact: [email protected], +27 12 310 8911.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Submit the bid via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time. Bids must be submitted on the official SBD1 form (not re-typed). Late bids will not be accepted. The successful bidder must complete and sign SBD7 (written contract form). Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted with the signed bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Bids will be evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. No minimum qualifying score or 80/20 or 90/10 split is stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Supply boxes to store documents for the project of the Office of the Chief Justice. No quantities, sizes, materials, or standards are specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Tax compliance: Provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, or a CSD number if no TCS PIN is available. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS PIN/CSD number. Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor companies or close corporations with directors/members who are in the service of the state. Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire on residency, branch, permanent establishment, source of income, and tax liability in South Africa. B-BBEE: Submit a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure and technical enquiries: Scmrfq office, telephone 012 336 0191, email [email protected]. Submit bids to [email protected].
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Statistics South Africa, Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001; ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002. Email: [email protected]. Tel: +27 12 310 8911.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation. Bidders claiming preference points must attach the supporting proof listed on the form; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed. The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim at any time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies (tender value up to R50 million, all applicable taxes included). Points are allocated: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals and maximum points: Black ownership 10, Woman ownership 5, Youth ownership 3, Disability 2. Points for equity ownership are calculated using the formula NEP = NOP x EP / 100, where NEP is points awarded, NOP is the maximum points for the goal, and EP is the percentage of total company ownership held by active directors/members who are registered owners. The lowest acceptable tender is used to determine the price points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)income-generating contracts) shall be
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Bidders claiming preference points for specific goals must provide proof: certified copy of ID and company registration document, and CSD full detail report (for Black, Woman, Youth ownership); medical certificate from an HPCSA-registered practitioner (for disability).
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The 80/20 preference point system applies (tender value up to R50 million). Points are allocated 80 for price and 20 for specific goals. Specific goals and maximum points: Black ownership 10, Woman ownership 5, Youth ownership 3, Disability 2. Points are calculated based on percentage ownership held by active directors/members. Bidders claiming points must provide proof: certified ID and company registration documents (for Black, Woman, Youth), CSD full detail report, and a medical certificate from an HPCSA-registered practitioner for disability.
Contractual Terms
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfDefinitions relevant to the tender: 'all applicable taxes' includes VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF contributions and skills development levies; 'tender' means a written offer in response to an invitation to provide goods or services; 'disability' means a permanent impairment of physical, intellectual or sensory function; 'functionality' means the ability of a bid to meet specifications; 'price' includes all applicable taxes less unconditional discounts; 'youth' means persons aged 14 to 35, with age determined at the closing date (or original closing date if extended); 'tender for income-generating contracts' includes leasing, disposal of assets and concession contracts; 'the Act' refers to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfPrice points under the 80/20 system are calculated as Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Ps is the price score, Pt is the tender price under consideration, and Pmin is the price of the lowest acceptable tender. Specific goal points are awarded as per Table 1: Black ownership 10, Woman ownership 5, Youth ownership 3, Disability 2. Points for equity ownership are calculated using NEP = NOP x EP / 100. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system and provide supporting proof: certified ID and company registration documents (for Black, Woman, Youth), CSD full detail report, and a medical certificate from an HPCSA-registered practitioner for disability. The declaration certifies that the information is true and correct; fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Statistics South Africa
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms — all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)No specific evaluation criteria (e.g., price vs functionality split, preference points) are stated in the provided document. The only stated eligibility requirement is that bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, and must disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to all directors.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the provided document. The only stated requirement is the SBD 4 disclosure of any relationship with the procuring institution and any CSD-registered companies linked to directors.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdfNo additional evaluation criteria are stated beyond the requirement that bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, and must disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to all directors.
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