Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
State Security Agency, Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166724
The state security agency seeks a service provider to lease an office building in the ethekwini metropolitan area of kwazulu-natal for a three-year period. The bid requires a non-firm pricing schedule with escalation adjustments after 12 months, and the total monthly and three-year rental costs must be quoted inclusive of all applicable taxes.
Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 11:00
Bid number: SSA/14/2026/27
Location: eThekwini Metropolitan (Durban and surrounding districts/municipalities), KwaZulu-Natal
Lease period: Three (3) years
Pricing: Non-firm prices subject to escalation after 12 months using the specified formula (85% variable, 15% firm)
Price breakdown: Bidders must furnish a breakdown of price factors totalling 100% (e.g. labour, transport)
Tax compliance: All applicable taxes included (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, SDL)
Returnable form: SBD 3.2 – Pricing Schedule (Non-Firm Prices) must be completed and submitted
Property preference: Well-established and maintained rental properties in the provincial/local government cluster zone are encouraged
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 11:00
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State Security Agency, Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
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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)
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General Conditions of Contract.pdf
The State Security Agency is appointing a service provider to lease an office building in KwaZulu-Natal for a three-year period. The contract will be governed by the National Treasury's General Conditions of Contract, which set out standard terms for performance, payment, and termination.
Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf
The State Security Agency requires a service provider for the leasing of an office building in KwaZulu-Natal for a three-year period. The building must be immediately available, within 50 km of King Shaka International Airport and Durban CBD, provide a minimum of 1072.8 m², and meet extensive security, zoning, environmental, and statutory compliance criteria.
Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf
The State Security Agency is seeking a service provider to lease an office building in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of three years. The building must be located in the Ethekwini Metropolitan area, preferably within the government cluster zone. Bidders must submit a pricing schedule with all-inclusive monthly and total rental costs, including VAT.
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Tender description:
1.1 The State Security Agency (SSA) seeks to appoint a service provider for the leasing of an office
accomodation in Kwazulu-Natal for a period of three years.
2.1 The scope of the project includes sourcing office accommodation for the KZN provincial Office in
line with approved norms and standards of the SSA.
2.2 Specialist in the team to provide independent inputs to the Project Coordinator in respect of their
discipline. This includes:
2.3 Site analysis.
2.4 Locality, geographic location and direction and distance from nearest major town or city in line with
the needs.
2.5 Property description, (Size, ownership, erf, extent, title deeds, municipal valuations)
2.6 Condition of Improvement (condition report Arch, Structural, Elec and mechanical).
2.7 Town planning issues, (Provide the zoning, setback, UDZ, IDP).
2.8 Occupational Health & Safety conduct Occupational Health and Safety Compliance and
requirements in the buildings to be addressed.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 14 September 2026 at 11:00.
No compulsory briefing or site visit.
Enquiries deadline: two days before closing date.
Validity period: 150 calendar days from closing date.
Briefing Session
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)There will not be a compulsory Briefing for this request.
Contact Information
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidding procedure enquiries: Tauwatswala Makgoma, telephone 012 427 4778, email [email protected].
Submission address: SSA Headquarters Reception, Musanda Complex, R50 Delmas Road, Rietvlei, Pretoria (Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be delivered physically to the bid box at SSA Headquarters Reception, Musanda Complex, R50 Delmas Road, Rietvlei, Pretoria (Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR), by the closing date and time. Bids may also be submitted online bearing the bid number and description. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be on official forms (not re-typed) and include all completed returnable documents.
Returnable forms (all must be completed, signed, and submitted):
Disqualification risks: incomplete or unsigned forms, late submission, false declarations.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)For consortium/joint venture: Each party must submit a BBBEE Status Level Verification certificate, be tax compliant with SARS, preference points only awarded when a consolidated BBBEE Certificate is submitted, and parties should be registered on the Central Supplier Database or be willing to register.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or willing to register. Tax matters must be compliant with SARS at submission, during, and at award; a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate must be submitted. A valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) must be provided to claim preference points. Proof of ownership is mandatory. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies/close corporations with directors/members in the service of the state, will not be considered. Consortia/joint ventures must submit a consolidated B-BBEE certificate, separate TCS certificates for each party, and a copy of the joint venture agreement. Bidders must complete and sign SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form), and the declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices (SBD 4/Schedule E).
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)The State Security Agency (SSA) requires a service provider for the leasing of an office building in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of three years. The scope includes sourcing office accommodation for the KZN provincial office in line with SSA norms and standards.
Requirements for the property:
Services required from the bidder:
Methodology
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf7.1 The bidder(s) must submit details regarding the bid price for the Services on the Pricing Schedule
form/s attached as Part 3 – Schedule C which completed form/s must be submitted together with
the bid documents.
7.2 Pricing stipulated must be INCLUSIVE OF VALUE ADDED TAX.
7.3 It is an express requirement of this invitation to bid that the bidders provide some transparency in
respect to their pricing approach. In this regard, bidders must indicate the basis on which they have
calculated their pricing by completing all aspects of the Pricing Schedule form Part 3 – Schedule C.
7.4 The total price including VAT should be transferred to SBD1.
7.5 Other than the pricing schedule attached in this bid, the bidder is required to provide a detailed
price quotation in its company letterhead.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdfSchedule B - Application for Tax Clearance Certificate (SBD 2)
Schedule C - Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1, SBD 3.2, SBD 3.3)
Schedule D - Bidder’s Declaration (SBD 4)
Schedule E - Preference Points Claim Forms (SBD 6.1)
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Pricing must be submitted on the Pricing Schedule forms (SBD 3.1/3.2/3.3) and include a detailed price quotation on company letterhead.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Tax compliance:
B-bbee:
CIDB: not required (construction not mentioned).
Other:
Returnable compliance forms (each compressed):
Health & Safety
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf2.1 The scope of the project includes sourcing office accommodation for the KZN provincial Office in
line with approved norms and standards of the SSA.
2.2 Specialist in the team to provide independent inputs to the Project Coordinator in respect of their
discipline. This includes:
2.3 Site analysis.
2.4 Locality, geographic location and direction and distance from nearest major town or city in line with
the needs.
2.5 Property description, (Size, ownership, erf, extent, title deeds, municipal valuations)
2.6 Condition of Improvement (condition report Arch, Structural, Elec and mechanical).
2.7 Town planning issues, (Provide the zoning, setback, UDZ, IDP).
2.8 Occupational Health & Safety conduct Occupational Health and Safety Compliance and
requirements in the buildings to be addressed.
3.1 Mandatory Requirements
3.2 Location
3.2.1 Formal office space (not shared), commercial property with Office Park arrangements is highly
recommended
3.2.2 All parking must be within walking distance.
3.2.3 Public transport & amenities/parking/access routes and availability of emergency services
3.2.4 Proximity to main access routes
3.3 Surrounding environment
3.3.1 Property to be in a quiet side-street, main street or pedestrian-friendly street environment, with
acceptable speed of passing vehicle.
3.3.2 Sufficient street lights and way signage
3.3.3 The surrounding must be clean, and well cared for
3.3.4 Proper assessment needs to be done once sites have been identified to identify risks associated
with crime/hawkers/presence of taxi ranks/ sex workers around the area
3.3.5 Not necessary, the facility does not necessarily have to project the image for a government tenant
3.3.6 No Foreign businesses presence
3.4 Town planning
3.4.1 Property must be appropriately zoned, with sufficient Floor Area Ratio/Coverage.
3.4.2 There must be possibilities or future plan for expansion on on-site parking provision
3.4.3 The team should assess servitudes, building lines prohibitive fatal flaws on geotechnical,
groundwater and soil contamination
3.4.4 Ensure that land cleared and there is no un resolved or possible land claims
3.5 Ownership and occupation
3.5.1 Property ownership highly recommend
3.6 Architecture
3.6.1 The Architecture of the property should support the organisational culture, and existing social
space.
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3.6.2 The property layout should provide for transparency/visual connection, flexibility for future
expansion and current spatial configuration.
3.6.3 Sufficient there must be distance between extents of building and horizontal and vertical spreads
must be optimum in the case where is sourced from a business park (complex) sharing main
gates.
3.6.4 Building layout must provide compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation routes
3.6.5 The structural condition should sound, with acceptable conditions of finishes, which includes the
condition of mechanical, electrical and wet services (lifts, HVAC, generators).
3.6.6 Property should have low maintenance materials and specifications.
3.6.7 Building layout must provide compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation routes
3.7 Environmental issues
3.7.1 The property must provide for the compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation
routes
3.7.2 Preferences will be given to property that is user friendly and comply with green building principles
3.7.3 Assessment should be done on any asbestos in the property (Sewer, roof, etc.) as they poses
environmental risk
3.7.4 There should be potential to use grey water
3.7.5 The property / design must have opportunity to reduce water and electricity consumption
3.7.6 The property must have potential for passive cooling/heating systems
3.7.7 Ensures that the properties BMS monitors environmental conditions
3.7.8 Property to be sunlight/daylight favourable (sufficient natural lighting entering the
property/building),
3.7.9 Property to be favourable in relation to prevailing winds
3.8 Statutory compliance
3.8.1 The property must comply with building standards e.g. council occupation certificate and have all
engineering certificates. The selected property must comply with SANS 0400, Health and Safety
legislation, Fire Safety legislation
3.8.2 The selected property must to green building at certain acceptable level: opportunity to capture
solar gain/heat loss, opportunity to reduce water and electricity consumption, waste management
efficient, potential for passive cooling/heating in the building, use grey water, no use of asbestos,
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3.9 The finishes and maintenance conditions
3.9.1 The structural condition should sound, with acceptable conditions of finishes, which includes the
condition of mechanical, electrical (lifts, HVAC, generators) and wet services
expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS
9.1 Name of company/firm :.............................................................................................
9.2 VAT registration number :.............................................................................................
9.3 Company registration number ...............................................................................
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9.4 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Company
(Pty) Limited
[Tick applicable box]
9.5 Describe principal business activities
.............. ..................................................................................................................................................
.................. .............................................................................................................................................
................. ..............................................................................................................................................
9.6 Company classification
Manufacturer
Supplier
Professional service provider
Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.
[Tick applicable box]
9.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business? ..........................................
9.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the B-BBE status level of contribution indicated in
paragraph 7 of the foregoing certificate, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s)
shown and I / we acknowledge that:
(i) The information furnished is true and correct;
(ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form.
(iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraph 7, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the
satisfaction of the purchaser that the claims are correct;
(iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contribution has been claimed or obtained on a
fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the
purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result
of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
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(d) restrict the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the
shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, from
obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10
years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been
applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf19.1 Receipt of the invitation to bid does not confer any right on any party in respect of the Services or
in respect of or against the SSA. The SSA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to withdraw by
notice to bidders any Services or combination of Services from the bid process, to terminate any
party’s participation in the bid process or to accept or reject any response to this invitation to bid
on notice to the bidders without liability to any party. Accordingly, parties have no rights, expressed
or implied, with respect to any of the Services as a result of their participation in the bid process.
19.2 The SSA, nor any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives or
advisors will assume any obligations for any costs or expenses incurred by any party in or
associated with any appraisal and/or investigation relating to this invitation to bid or the
subsequent submission of a bid in response to this invitation to bid in respect of the Services or
any other costs, expenses or liabilities of whatsoever nature and howsoever incurred by bidders in
connection with or arising out of the bid process.
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21.1 The information contained in the invitation to bid has been prepared in good faith. The SSA nor
any of their respective directors, advisors, officers, employees, agents, representatives make any
representation or warranty or give any undertaking express or implied, or accept any responsibility
or liability whatsoever, as to the contents, accuracy or completeness of the information contained
in the invitation to bid, or any other written or oral information made available in connection with
the bid and nothing contained herein is, or shall be relied upon as a promise or representation,
whether as to the past or the future.
21.2 This invitation to bid may not contain all the information that may be required to evaluate a
possible submission of a response to this invitation to bid. The bidder should conduct its own
independent analysis of the operations to the extent required to enable it to respond to this bid.
2..1 “all applicable taxes” includes value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment
insurance
fund contributions and skills development levies;
2.2 “B-BBEE” means broad-based black economic empowerment as defined in section 1 of the Broad
-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act;
2.3 “B-BBEE status level of contributor” means the B-BBEE status received by a measured entity
based
on its overall performance using the relevant scorecard contained in the Codes of Good Practice on
Black Economic Empowerment, issued in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act;
2.4 “bid” means a written offer in a prescribed or stipulated form in response to an invitation by an
organ of state for the provision of services, works or goods, through price quotations, advertised
competitive bidding processes or proposals;
2.5 “Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act” means the Broad-Based Black Economic
Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. );
2.6 “comparative price” means the price after the factors of a non-firm price and all unconditional
discounts that can be utilized have been taken into consideration;
2.7 “consortium or joint venture” means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their
expertise, property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract;
2.8 “contract” means the agreement that results from the acceptance of a bid by an organ of state;
2.9 “EME” means any enterprise with an annual total revenue of R5 million or less.
2.10 “Firm price” means the price that is only subject to adjustments in accordance with the actual
increase or decrease resulting from the change, imposition, or abolition of customs or excise duty and
any other duty, levy, or tax, which, in terms of the law or regulation, is binding on the contractor and
demonstrably has an influence on the price of any supplies, or the rendering costs of any service, for
the execution of the contract;
2.11 “functionality” means the measurement according to predetermined norms, as set out in the bid
documents, of a service or commodity that is designed to be practical and useful, working or
operating, taking into account, among other factors, the quality, reliability, viability and durability of a
service and the technical capacity and ability of a bidder;
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2.12 “non-firm prices” means all prices other than “firm” prices;
2.13 “person” includes a juristic person;
2.14 “rand value” means the total estimated value of a contract in South African currency, calculated at
the time of bid invitations, and includes all applicable taxes and excise duties;
2.15 “sub-contract” means the primary contractor’s assigning, leasing, making out work to, or
employing, another person to support such primary contractor in the execution of part of a project in
terms of the contract;
2.16 “total revenue” bears the same meaning assigned to this expression in the Codes of Good
Practice on Black Economic Empowerment, issued in terms of section 9(1) of the Broad-Based
Black Economic Empowerment Act and promulgated in the Government Gazette on 9 February
2007;
2.17 “trust” means the arrangement through which the property of one person is made over or
bequeathed to a trustee to administer such property for the benefit of another person; and
2.18 “trustee” means any person, including the founder of a trust, to whom property is bequeathed in
order for such property to be administered for the benefit of another person.
Special Conditions
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Validity: Bid documentation will be valid for 150 calendar days from closing date. Security clearances: The bidder's employees and sub-bidders must possess valid security clearances at all times; cost for clearances is for the bidder's account; failure may lead to cancellation of contract. Non-disclosure and confidentiality: Appointed bidder may be subject to security clearance prior to commencement. Price negotiation: The award may be subjected to price negotiation with the preferred service provider.
Requirements
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory Requirements: Proof of ownership, minimum space of 1072.8 m², location within 50 km radius from King Shaka International Airport and Durban CBD, accommodation must be readily available (immediate occupation), requirement of a space planner to produce floor layouts, requirement of a service provider/contractor to do tenant installations, valid Certification of Occupation (COC).
Section
Source: Tender Document -Procurement of Provincial Office August 2026.pdf3.1 Mandatory Requirements
Minimum Yes/No
Proof of ownership
A minimum space of 1072.8 m2
Location within 50 km radius from the Airport (King Shaka International Airport) and
Durban CBD
Accommodation must be readily available (Immediate occupation)
Requirement of a space planner to produce floor layouts
Requirement of a service provider/ contractor to do tenant installations
Valid Certification of Occupation (COC)
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Amongst others, a multi- disciplinary team will utilize the following criteria
Through require site visits during evaluation
3.2 Location
3.2.1 Formal office space (not shared), commercial property with Office Park arrangements is highly
recommended
3.2.2 All parking must be within walking distance.
3.2.3 Public transport & amenities/parking/access routes and availability of emergency services
3.2.4 Proximity to main access routes
3.3 Surrounding environment
3.3.1 Property to be in a quiet side-street, main street or pedestrian-friendly street environment, with
acceptable speed of passing vehicle.
3.3.2 Sufficient street lights and way signage
3.3.3 The surrounding must be clean, and well cared for
3.3.4 Proper assessment needs to be done once sites have been identified to identify risks associated
with crime/hawkers/presence of taxi ranks/ sex workers around the area
3.3.5 Not necessary, the facility does not necessarily have to project the image for a government tenant
3.3.6 No Foreign businesses presence
3.4 Town planning
3.4.1 Property must be appropriately zoned, with sufficient Floor Area Ratio/Coverage.
3.4.2 There must be possibilities or future plan for expansion on on-site parking provision
3.4.3 The team should assess servitudes, building lines prohibitive fatal flaws on geotechnical,
groundwater and soil contamination
3.4.4 Ensure that land cleared and there is no un resolved or possible land claims
3.5 Ownership and occupation
3.5.1 Property ownership highly recommend
3.6 Architecture
3.6.1 The Architecture of the property should support the organisational culture, and existing social
space.
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3.6.2 The property layout should provide for transparency/visual connection, flexibility for future
expansion and current spatial configuration.
3.6.3 Sufficient there must be distance between extents of building and horizontal and vertical spreads
must be optimum in the case where is sourced from a business park (complex) sharing main
gates.
3.6.4 Building layout must provide compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation routes
3.6.5 The structural condition should sound, with acceptable conditions of finishes, which includes the
condition of mechanical, electrical and wet services (lifts, HVAC, generators).
3.6.6 Property should have low maintenance materials and specifications.
3.6.7 Building layout must provide compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation routes
3.7 Environmental issues
3.7.1 The property must provide for the compulsory and general security measures, proper evacuation
routes
3.7.2 Preferences will be given to property that is user friendly and comply with green building principles
3.7.3 Assessment should be done on any asbestos in the property (Sewer, roof, etc.) as they poses
environmental risk
3.7.4 There should be potential to use grey water
3.7.5 The property / design must have opportunity to reduce water and electricity consumption
3.7.6 The property must have potential for passive cooling/heating systems
3.7.7 Ensures that the properties BMS monitors environmental conditions
3.7.8 Property to be sunlight/daylight favourable (sufficient natural lighting entering the
property/building),
3.7.9 Property to be favourable in relation to prevailing winds
3.8 Statutory compliance
3.8.1 The property must comply with building standards e.g. council occupation certificate and have all
engineering certificates. The selected property must comply with SANS 0400, Health and Safety
legislation, Fire Safety legislation
3.8.2 The selected property must to green building at certain acceptable level: opportunity to capture
solar gain/heat loss, opportunity to reduce water and electricity consumption, waste management
efficient, potential for passive cooling/heating in the building, use grey water, no use of asbestos,
BMS on the property and Green building.
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3.9 The finishes and maintenance conditions
3.9.1 The structural condition should sound, with acceptable conditions of finishes, which includes the
condition of mechanical, electrical (lifts, HVAC, generators) and wet services
Price And B-BBEE Evaluation in Terms of the 80/20 Preference Point Systems Prescribed in the
Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
Price and b-bbee evaluation in terms of the 80/20 preference point systems
The bid will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference point systems as stipulated in the
Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price and
10/20 points for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contributor.
The following formulae will be used in calculating points scored for price.
Pt − P min Ps = 801 −
P min
Where
Ps = Points scored for comparative price of bid under consideration
Pt = Comparative price of bid under consideration
Pmin = Comparative price of lowest acceptable bid
Points awarded for B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution
In terms of Regulation 5 (2) and 6 (2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points
must be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contribution in accordance with the
table below:
Bidders are required to, together with their bids submit valid B-BBEE status level verification certificates
or certified copies to substantiate their B-BBEE rating claims. A bid will not be disqualified from the
bidding process if the bidder does not submit a certificate substantiating the B-BBEE status level of
contribution nor is a non-compliant contributor. Such a bidder will score 0 out of maximum of 20
points for B-BBEE.
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B-BBEE Status Level of Number of points Number of points
Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)
1 10 20
2 9 18
3 6 14
4 5 12
5 4 8
6 3 6
7 2 4
8 1 2
Non-compliant contributor 0 0
Part 3- Schedule A
General Conditions of Contract and Special Conditions of Contracts
Notes
The purpose of this document is to:
(i) Draw special attention to certain general conditions applicable to government bids,
contracts and orders; and
(ii) To ensure that clients be familiar with regard to the rights
and obligations of all parties involved in doing business with government.
In this document words in the singular also mean in the plural and vice versa and words in the
masculine also mean in the feminine and neuter.
amended.
separately for every bid (if applicable) and will supplement the General Conditions of
Contract. Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions in the SCC shall prevail.
See attached gcc
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Part 3 – Schedule B
Application for Tax Clearance Certificate
Tax clearance requirements IT is a condition of bidding:-
satisfactory arrangements have been made with the Receiver of Revenue to meet his / her
obligations.
completed by the bidder in all respects and submitted to the Receiver of Revenue where the
bidder is registered for tax purposes. That Receiver of Revenue will then furnish the bidder
with a Tax Clearance Certificate that will be valid for 6 months from date of issue. This Tax
Clearance Certificate must be submitted in the original together with the bid. Failure to submit
an original and valid Tax Clearance Certificate at the time of submission of the bid shall
invalidate the bid.
submit a separate Tax Clearance Certificate. Copies of the Application for Tax Clearance
Certificate are available at any Receiver’s Office.
Application for tax clearance certificate (in respect of offerors)
Name of taxpayer / bidder:
Trade name:
Identification number:
Company / Close Corporation registration number:
Income tax reference number:
VAT registration number (if applicable):
PAYE Employer’s registration number
(If applicable)
Signature of contact person requiring Tax Clearance Certificate: ......................................
Name:
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Telephone Number: Code: ________________________Number: _______________
Address:
Date: / /
Please note that the commissioner of the south african revenue service
(SARS) will not exercise his discretionary powers in favour of any person
With regard to any interest, penalties and/or additional tax leviable due
To the late or under payment of taxes, duties or levies or the rendition of
Returns by any person as a result of any system not being year 2000
Compliant.
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Part 3-Schedule D
Bidder’s disclosure
Sbd4
Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with
the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution
of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for
the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted
Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.
2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person having
a controlling interest1 in the enterprise, employed by the state? YES/NO
2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee
numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.
Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution
2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is employed
by the procuring institution? YES/NO
2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:
................................................................................................
................................................................................................
2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person
having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise whether
or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO
2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:
........................................................................................
1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise, alternatively, the
person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.
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........................................................................................
Pt − P min Ps = 801 −
P min
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Where
Ps = Points scored for comparative price of bid under consideration
Pt = Comparative price of bid under consideration
Pmin = Comparative price of lowest acceptable bid
5.1 In terms of Regulation 5 (2) and 6 (2) of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, preference points
must be awarded to a bidder for attaining the B-BBEE status level of contribution in accordance with
the table below:
B-BBEE Status Level of Number of points Number of points
Contributor (90/10 system) (80/20 system)
1 10 20
2 9 18
3 8 16
4 5 12
5 4 8
6 3 6
7 2 4
8 1 2
Non-compliant contributor 0 0
5.2 Bidders who qualify as EMEs in terms of the B-BBEE Act must submit a certificate issued by an
Accounting Officer as contemplated in the CCA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS or a
Registered Auditor. Registered auditors do not need to meet the prerequisite for IRBA’s approval for
the purpose of conducting verification and issuing EMEs with B-BBEE Status Level Certificates.
5.3 Bidders other than EMEs must submit their original and valid B-BBEE status level verification
certificate or a certified copy thereof, substantiating their B-BBEE rating issued by a Registered Auditor
approved by IRBA or a Verification Agency accredited by SANAS.
5.4 A trust, consortium or joint venture, will qualify for points for their B-BBEE status level as a legal entity,
provided that the entity submits their B-BBEE status level certificate.
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5.5 A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for points for their B-BBEE status level as an unincorporated
entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated B-BBEE scorecard as if they were a group
structure and that such a consolidated B-BBEE scorecard is prepared for every separate bid.
5.6 Tertiary institutions and public entities will be required to submit their B-BBEE status level certificates in
terms of the specialized scorecard contained in the B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice.
5.7 A person will not be awarded points for B-BBEE status level if it is indicated in the bid documents that
such a bidder intends sub-contracting more than 25% of the value of the contract to any other enterprise
that does not qualify for at least the points that such a bidder qualifies for, unless the intended sub-
contractor is an EME that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-contract.
5.8 A person awarded a contract may not sub-contract more than 25% of the value of the contract to any
other enterprise that does not have an equal or higher B-BBEE status level than the person concerned,
unless the contract is sub-contracted to an EME that has the capability and ability to execute the
subcontract.
6.1 Bidders who claim points in respect of B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution must complete the following:
5.1
7.1 B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution: ............. = ...............(maximum 20 points)
(Points claimed in respect of paragraph 7.1 must be in accordance with the table reflected in paragraph
5.1 and must be substantiated by means of a B-BBEE certificate issued by a Verification Agency
accredited by SANAS or a Registered Auditor approved by IRBA or an Accounting Officer as
contemplated in the CCA).
8.1 Will any portion of the contract be sub-contracted? YES / NO (delete which is not applicable)
8.1.1 If yes, indicate:
(i) what percentage of the contract will be subcontracted? ..................................%
(ii) the name of the sub-contractor? ....................................................................
(iii) the B-BBEE status level of the sub-contractor?
.................
(iv) whether the sub-contractor is an EME? YES / NO (delete which is not applicable)
9 declaration with regard to company/firm
9.1 Name of company/firm :.............................................................................................
9.2 VAT registration number :.............................................................................................
9.3 Company registration number ...............................................................................
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9.4 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Company
(Pty) Limited
[Tick applicable box]
9.5 Describe principal business activities
.............. ..................................................................................................................................................
.................. .............................................................................................................................................
................. ..............................................................................................................................................
9.6 Company classification
Manufacturer
Supplier
Professional service provider
Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.
[Tick applicable box]
9.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business? ..........................................
9.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,
certify that the points claimed, based on the B-BBE status level of contribution indicated in
paragraph 7 of the foregoing certificate, qualifies the company/ firm for the preference(s)
shown and I / we acknowledge that:
(i) The information furnished is true and correct;
(ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form.
(iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraph 7, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the
satisfaction of the purchaser that the claims are correct;
(iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contribution has been claimed or obtained on a
fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the
purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of
that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result
of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;
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(d) restrict the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the
shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, from
obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10
years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been
applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution
Witnesses:
..........................................
Signature(s) of bidder(s)
Date:...................................
Address:.............................
........................................
..............................................
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Part 3- Schedule F
Qualification and Experience
Details of the extent of the company activities and business, e.g. branches etc:
A list of existing and/previous contracts relating to similar services:
Description of work Period Organization Contact Contact No
and value Person
Start End
date date
Name Designation Qualifications
Signature of (on behalf of) company
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Part 3- Schedule G
Organization Type
Partnership/closed corporation/company
(Delete which is not applicable)
The bidder comprises of the following partners/members/directors:
Address :
ID number:
Address :
ID number:
Address :
ID number:
Address :
ID number:
Address :
ID number:
Signature of (on behalf of) bidder
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Part 3- Schedule H
Organisational Structure
Services (including where appropriate an organogram)
...............................................................
Signature of (on behalf of) bidder
In the presence of:
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Description
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)Bid price in RSA currency
NO. **(all applicable taxes included)
Important Dates
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER){"closingDate":"14 September 2016","closingTime":"11:00"}
Contact Information
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)No contact information is provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit their bids in the format specified in the tender document. The bid must be signed and submitted with all required returnable forms, including SBD 3.2. The submission method is not specified, but bidders must ensure their bids are received by the closing time of 11:00 on 14 September 2016.
Returnable Documents
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)The returnable documents include SBD 3.2, which must be completed and signed by the bidder.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)No specific eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders should refer to the attached terms of reference or specifications for any pre-qualification requirements. The evaluation criteria are not specified, but the document encourages well-established rental properties in the government cluster zone.
Technical Specifications
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)The technical specifications are for the leasing of an office building in KwaZulu-Natal for a period of three years. Bidders must provide their bid price in RSA currency, including all applicable taxes.
Financial Requirements
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)The bid price is subject to escalation. The formula for escalation is: Pa = (1 − V)Pt + VPt, where Pa is the new escalated price, (1-V)Pt is 85% of the original bid price, and VPt is 15% of the original bid price. Bidders must provide a breakdown of their price in terms of the formula, with the total of the various factors adding up to 100%.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must comply with all applicable taxes, including value-added tax, pay as you earn, income tax, unemployment insurance fund contributions, and skills development levies.
Contractual Terms
Source: Part 2 Schedule C - Pricing.pdf (TENDER)The contract terms include adjustments for rate of exchange variations during the contract period, which will be calculated using the average monthly exchange rates as issued by the commercial bank.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must have a valid tax clearance certificate from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) prior to contract award. Bidders must not have engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, or collusive practices. Bidders must comply with the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998 regarding restrictive practices. The bidder must be able to furnish a performance security as specified in the SCC. The contract is subject to the National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP) if applicable.
Technical Specifications
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)provisions
in the SCC shall prevail.
Table of clauses
Compliance Requirements
Source: General Conditions of Contract.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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