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.
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Issuing Organization
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
02 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
27 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-167215
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) invites quotations for a 12-month renewal of genesys contact-centre licences and associated services, including migration from the existing provider, hosted contact-centre services, on-premise base package (20 licences), mcp recording connector, local support, sip and quality management licences. The single most consequential requirement is that bidders must provide genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation; without IT the bid is disqualified.
Closing date and time: 02 September 2026 @ 11:00 AM; submissions via email to [email protected] only, PDF format, maximum 14 MB (zipped if necessary), no links or WeTransfer.
Mandatory returnable documents: CSD registration report; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure); SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form); Appendix A (Non-Disclosure Agreement); Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation.
Mandatory technical requirement: bidder must hold Genesys reseller/partner accreditation — failure to provide proof disqualifies the bid.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference points system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022) — Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points; only bidders quoting per the full scope of work are evaluated.
Specific Goals points claimed via SBD 6.1 and supported by B-BBEE certificate/affidavit: black ownership (10/8/6/4/2/0), black women ownership (6/4/2/0), ownership by persons with disabilities (4/2/0).
Quotation must be a fixed price including delivery to SABS Groenkloof, transportation cost, and forward cover for any foreign currency; validity 120 days from closing date (extendable by 60 days by written notice).
No advance payment; payment only on agreed delivery; SABS not bound by bidder's contractual terms and not liable for bid preparation costs.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 02 September 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf27 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Sept
2026
Closing Date
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These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites quotations for the renewal of Genesys software licenses and associated services for a 12-month period. The scope includes 20 Genesys Engage on Premise base packages with multiple modules, 20 MCP Recording Connectors, 20 local support units, a base package renewal covering 20 inbound voice, email, and chat licenses each, one SIP Communication license, and one Quality Management license. A mandatory requirement is the submission of relevant Genesys reseller or partner accreditation documentation.
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SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) is a statutory body established under the Standards Act, 1945 (as amended) and operating under the Standards Act, 2008 as the national standardisation institution. Mandate: develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards; promote quality in connection with commodities; render conformity assessment services. This RFQ invites quotations for Genesys License Renewal for a 12-month period, subject to SABS Standard Terms and Conditions. Clarifications must be submitted by email to the Procurement Specialist identified in the document. By submitting a quotation, the bidder accepts all terms and conditions in this RFQ.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 02 September 2026 @ 11:00 AM (compulsory). Non-compulsory briefing session: Not Applicable. Quotation validity period: 120 days from closing date. SABS may extend validity by 60 days by written notice.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries: Ntobeko Mweli. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 012 428 6691. Bidders must not contact any other SABS personnel regarding this RFQ — may lead to disqualification. Canvassing by bidders/suppliers will result in disqualification. Submission address: email to [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]. Format: PDF files only, maximum 14 MB (compressed zipped folder if necessary). Submissions via links or WeTransfer will not be accepted. Closing date and time: 02 September 2026 @ 11:00 AM. No late submissions accepted. Bidder is responsible for ensuring the quotation is received on time. No compulsory briefing session. Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation): CSD registration report; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for specific goal points); SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure); SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022); Appendix A (Non-Disclosure Agreement); Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation (mandatory requirement).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference points system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022). Price: 80 points. Specific Goals: 20 points. Only bidders who submit quotations as per the scope of work will be evaluated further. Mandatory requirement: Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation — bidders who do not meet this will be disqualified. Specific goals points are claimed via SBD 6.1 and supported by a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Points for specific goals: 100% black ownership = 10; 75-99% = 8; 60-74% = 6; 51-59% = 4; 0-25% = 2; 0% = 0. 100% black women ownership = 6; 51-99% = 4; 30-50% = 2; 0% = 0. 100% owned by persons with disabilities = 4; 51-99% = 2; 0-50% = 0. Failure to submit proof for specific goals means points are not claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Genesys License Renewal for 12 months. Items: 1) Genesys System Migration from Existing Service Provider to New Service Provider; 2) Genesys Hosted Contact Center Services; 3) Genesys Engage on Premise Base Package (20 licences, 12 months) inclusive of Infomart Reporting, Infomart HA, Interactive Insights, CIM Platform, CIM HA, Workspace, Softphone, SIP Interaction, SIP Interaction HA, Qualification & Parking, Qualification & Parking HA, Email, Genesys Chat; 4) MCP Recording Connector (20 licences, 12 months); 5) Local Support (20 licences, 12 months); 6) Genesys Engage Base Package Renewal: 20 Inbound Voice, 20 Email, 20 Chat; 7) SIP Comm License (1 licence, 12 months); 8) Quality Manage License (1 licence, 12 months). Delivery to SABS Groenkloof. Mandatory: Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdfPricing requirements: Fixed Value quotation. Must include delivery to SABS Groenkloof and transportation cost. Fixed price — where foreign currencies are involved, bidders must make provision for forward cover. No pricing schedule or bill of quantities provided in the document; the scope lists licence quantities and terms for each item. Payment terms: no advance payment; payment only upon agreed delivery of service/goods.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Quotation must include: Fixed Value; Delivery to SABS (Groenkloof); Transportation cost; Fixed price — where foreign currencies are involved, bidders should make provision for forward cover. No advance or upfront payment — payment only upon agreed delivery of service/goods. SABS not responsible for bidder's preparation/submission costs. SABS not bound by any legal/contractual terms included in bidder's quotation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory compliance documents: CSD registration report; valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for specific goal points); SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) — declares no conflict of interest, state employment, or collusive practices; SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) — claims specific goals points per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; Appendix A (Non-Disclosure Agreement) — signed; Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation (mandatory requirement — failure to provide disqualifies the bid).
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdfContractual terms: RFQ subject to SABS Standard Terms and Conditions (available at https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp). RFQ does not constitute a contract; SABS reserves the right to reject any non-conforming submission, select a bidder based on its own criteria, or not select any bidder. SABS may discontinue the evaluation process at any time without liability for bidder losses. Quotation validity: 120 days from closing date, extendable by 60 days by written notice. Confidentiality: all information provided under this RFQ is covered by the Non-Disclosure Agreement (Appendix A) — obligations last 12 months from signature. SABS retains ownership of intellectual property rights on all material and processes relating to the service. No advance payment — payment only upon agreed delivery. SABS not responsible for bidder's costs. SABS not bound by bidder's contractual terms included in the quotation. Canvassing or contacting other SABS personnel leads to disqualification.
Section
Source: RFQ 202060 Genesys License Renewal.pdfEvaluation criteria: 80/20 preference points system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022). Price: 80 points. Specific Goals: 20 points. Only bidders submitting quotations as per scope of work are evaluated. Mandatory pre-qualification: Genesys reseller/partner accreditation documentation — non-submission leads to disqualification. Specific goals points claimed via SBD 6.1 with supporting B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit. Points allocation: Black ownership (100%=10, 75-99%=8, 60-74%=6, 51-59%=4, 0-25%=2, 0%=0); Black women ownership (100%=6, 51-99%=4, 30-50%=2, 0%=0); Ownership by persons with disabilities (100%=4, 51-99%=2, 0-50%=0). Failure to submit proof for specific goals = points not claimed. SABS may require substantiation of claims at any time.
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