Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Location
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing Date
02 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166822
The department of public works KZN invites quotations for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of studio equipment for the communications unit and the office of the mec studio in mayville. The scope includes cameras, tripods, memory cards, chargers, bags, teleprompters, gimbals, hubs, lighting, acoustic treatment, signage, and furniture, with the requirement that the studio be fully calibrated and functional. Bidders must be csd-registered, tax-compliant, submit three reference letters for similar projects, and complete all mandatory forms; the 80/20 preference point system applies with 20 points for 100% black military veteran ownership.
Closing date and time: 02 September 2026 at 11h00; physical delivery to the bid box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg 3200 (Oliver Tambo House).
Mandatory CSD registration at closing time; failure leads to disqualification.
Mandatory SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate; each consortium/joint venture/subcontractor party must submit separately.
Mandatory submission of three reference letters for similar projects of similar value.
Mandatory completion and signing of SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (Firm Prices), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7, Authority to Sign/Board Resolution, and CSD Declaration.
B-BBEE affidavit (EME/QSE) or SANAS-accredited verification certificate required to claim preference points.
Specific goal: 100% Black Military Veteran ownership – 20 points; sworn affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths required.
Prices must be firm, include VAT at 15%, and remain valid for 90 days from closing date.
No electronic, fax, or postal submissions accepted; bids must be in sealed envelopes marked with bid number and closing date.
Bidder must initial every page; no retyping or correcting fluid allowed.
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191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Description
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf25 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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02 Sept
2026
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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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ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf
The KZN Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites quotations for the supply of equipment and professional setup of the Communications Unit and the Office of the MEC Studio.
ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites quotations for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of professional audio-visual equipment and studio fit-out for the Communications Unit and the Office of the MEC Studio at Mayville. The scope includes cameras, tripods, lighting, audio, teleprompters, gimbal stabilisers, connectivity hubs, acoustic treatment, branding signage and furniture.
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Organization
Kwazulu Natal - Public Works (Head Office)Address
191 Prince Alfred Street - Pietermaritzburg - Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of audio-visual and studio equipment for the Communications Unit and the Office of the MEC Studio at the Department of Public Works KZN, Mayville. Includes cameras, tripods, memory cards, chargers, bags, teleprompters, gimbals, hub adaptors, lighting, acoustic treatment, signage, and furniture. Service provider must ensure the studio is fully calibrated and functional.
Important Dates
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 02 September 2026. Closing time: 11h00. No compulsory briefing session or site inspection indicated (Section D marked 'Not Applicable'). No clarification deadline stated.
Contact Information
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)SCM / bidding procedure enquiries: Lindiwe Ngcobo, Tel: 033 355 5440, Email: [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Sibongile Dlangalala, Tel: 082 314 9402, Email: [email protected]. Bid documents download: www.kznworks.gov.za. Submission address: Bid Box, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg 3200 (Oliver Tambo House, Department of Public Works KZN Head Office).
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Submission method: Physical deposit in the bid box at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg 3200 (Oliver Tambo House, Department of Public Works KZN Head Office). No electronic, fax, or postal submissions accepted. Each bid must be in a separate sealed envelope marked with the bidder's name and address, bid number ZNQ 50/26/27, and closing date. Bids received after 11h00 on 02 September 2026 will not be considered. All forms must be completed on the original documents (photocopies allowed but original signature required on each page). Bidder must initial every page. Mandatory returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7 (Contract Form), Authority to Sign / Board Resolution (Section K), Declaration that CSD Information is Correct (Section C). Also required: valid CSD registration (MAAA number), SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or printed TCS certificate, B-BBEE sworn affidavit (EME/QSE) or SANAS-accredited verification certificate, three reference letters for similar projects of similar value. Failure to submit any mandatory document or to sign/initial as required leads to immediate disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory returnable documents:
All forms must be on original documents (photocopies allowed with original signatures). Bidder must initial every page.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Three-phase evaluation. Phase 1 – Administrative compliance: correctness of bid documents, CSD registration, tax compliance. Failure = immediate disqualification. Phase 2 – Mandatory requirements: submission of three reference letters for similar projects of similar value. Phase 3 – Specific goals under 80/20 preference point system: Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points. Specific goal: Ownership by Black People 100%, Military Veterans – 20 points. Documentary proof: Sworn Affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths. Price points calculated using formula Ps = 80(1 – (Pt – Pmin)/Pmin) where Pt is tender price and Pmin is lowest acceptable tender. Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim points; failure to submit required proof means points for specific goals are not claimed. No minimum functionality/quality threshold stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of studio equipment for the Communications Unit and Office of the MEC Studio at Mayville. Detailed bill of quantities (SBD 3.1 – Firm Prices):
Service provider must ensure studio is fully calibrated and functional after installation.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfMandatory: three reference letters for similar projects of similar value, submitted with the quotation. No minimum years of experience, key personnel CVs, or professional registrations specified.
Quality Management
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfNo explicit quality management standards, QA/QC requirements, or certifications (e.g. ISO 9001) stated in the extracted sections. The requirement that the studio be 'fully calibrated and functional' implies a functional acceptance test, but no detailed quality plan or inspection regime is specified.
Pricing Schedule
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfSBD 3.1 – Firm Prices (applicable). SBD 3.2 – Non-Firm Prices (not applicable). SBD 3.3 – Professional Services (not applicable). Bill of quantities as listed in technicalSpecifications. All prices firm, VAT inclusive at 15%. Offer valid 90 days from closing date. Grand total in RSA currency with all applicable taxes included. No price adjustment formula applies (firm prices only).
Financial Requirements
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Pricing schedule: SBD 3.1 – Firm Prices only (non-firm and professional services schedules marked not applicable). All prices must include VAT at 15%. Offer validity: 90 days from closing date. No bid bond, performance guarantee, or advance payment terms stated. No financial capacity or turnover threshold specified. Payment terms not detailed in the extracted sections.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Mandatory compliance documents:
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or Sworn Affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Specific goal: Ownership by Black People 100%, Military Veterans – 20 points. Documentary proof: Sworn Affidavit signed and dated by Commissioner of Oaths. EME/QSE affidavit templates included in the tender pack (12-month validity). Points claimed via SBD 6.1.
Health & Safety
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfNo occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, safety plans, or HSE compliance obligations stated in the extracted sections. The document contains a general scam warning from the department but no bidder HSE obligations.
Contractual Terms
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfContract form: SBD 7 (Purchase of Goods/Works) – to be completed in duplicate by successful bidder and purchaser, both signed in original. General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply (Section I, pages 33-40). Special Conditions of Contract (Section J, page 41) – content not extracted. Offer validity 90 days from closing date. Delivery/installation at MEC's Office, Mayville, and Communications Unit. Service provider must ensure studio is fully calibrated and functional. No liquidated damages, retention, or penalty clauses detailed in extracted text. No contract duration or termination provisions stated.
Requirements
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdf (TENDER)Phase 1 – Administrative compliance: correct bid documents, CSD registration, tax compliance. Phase 2 – Mandatory: three reference letters for similar projects of similar value. Phase 3 – Specific goals: 80/20 preference points (Price 80, Specific Goals 20). Specific goal: 100% Black Ownership / Military Veterans (20 points) with Sworn Affidavit proof. All returnable forms (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 7, Authority to Sign, CSD Declaration) must be completed, signed, and submitted. No person in service of the state may bid.
Section
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 document.pdfEvaluation follows three phases: (1) Administrative compliance – CSD registration, tax compliance, document correctness; (2) Mandatory requirements – three reference letters for similar projects of similar value; (3) 80/20 preference point system – Price 80 points (formula Ps = 80(1 – (Pt – Pmin)/Pmin)), Specific Goals 20 points for 100% Black Ownership / Military Veterans (Sworn Affidavit required). No minimum functionality score or threshold stated. Failure to submit proof for specific goals = points not claimed.
Description
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdfThe KZN Department of Public Works & Infrastructure: Head Office invites bids for the supply of equipment and professional setup for the Communications Unit and the Office of the MEC Studio.
Important Dates
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 02 September 2026 at 11h00.
Contact Information
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Bid document enquiries: Ms L Ngcobo, 033 355 5440. Technical enquiries: Ms S Dlangalala, 082 314 9402.
Submission Guidelines
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on the official tender document issued by the department; retyping or redrafting the document is prohibited. Late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Bidders must download the tender document free of charge from the departmental website www.kznworks.gov.za. Proof of payment is required when collecting a bid document in person at O.R. Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3200. The department will conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award. Bidders must refer to the terms of reference/specification in Section L of the bid document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Preference point system is 80/20: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals. The specific goals for this project are not stated in the available text.
Technical Specifications
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)The service required is the supply of equipment and professional setup for the Communications Unit and the Office of the MEC Studio. No further technical details are provided in the available text.
Compliance Requirements
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit bids on the official tender document issued by the department. No other specific compliance requirements are stated in the available text.
Special Conditions
Source: ZNQ 50-26-27 advert.pdf (TENDER)Bids must be submitted on the official tender document issued by the department; retyping or redrafting is prohibited. Late, faxed or e-mailed bids will not be accepted. Bidders must download the tender document free from www.kznworks.gov.za. Proof of payment is required for collection at O.R. Tambo House, 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. The department will conduct a detailed risk assessment prior to award. Bidders must refer to Section L of the bid document for terms of reference/specification.
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