Supply of solidworks premium 2027 and mastercam 2027 software licences

Closing date: 9 September 2026

Closing time: 11:00

Briefing session: Non-compulsory (no date, time or venue specified)

Enquiries: Nonhlanhla Vilakazi

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 012 426 2331

Submissions to be e-mailed to the State Security Agency (specific email address for submissions not stated separately)

Submission method: Email the completed RFQ and all returnable documents to the State Security Agency (address not specified in the document).

Closing date and time: 9 September 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted with the quotation):

• Completed RFQ form (Parts A, B and C).
• Official quotation on company letterhead, stamped, showing physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT registration number (if VAT claimed), date and signature.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) — bids without it will be disqualified.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (original) for goods/services valued at R30 000.
• CSD registration number — failure to provide invalidates the bid.
• B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• Certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable).
• Health and Safety file (where applicable).
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).

Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Part A and provide proof if accredited representative in South Africa.

Quotation validity: 30 days.

Delivery period must be indicated on the quotation.

Offer must be strictly to specification; quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation.

All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided — not re-typed.

Returnable documents: Completed RFQ form (Parts A, B, C); Official quotation on company letterhead; SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure); SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form); Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (original); CSD registration number; B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit; Certificate of good standing with Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable); Health and Safety file (where applicable); Proof of authority to sign (company resolution).

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022) for contracts valued R30 000 – R50 000 000.

Price: 80 points (calculated using the standard 80/20 formula where Ps = 80

• (1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin)).

Specific Goals (B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor): 20 points maximum, allocated as follows:

• Level 1: 20 points
• Level 2: 18 points
• Level 3: 14 points
• Level 4: 12 points
• Level 5: 8 points
• Level 6: 6 points
• Level 7: 4 points
• Level 8: 2 points
• Non-compliant contributor: 0 points

A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted to claim points; failure to submit proof means points are not claimed. The organ of state reserves the right to substantiate any claim.

Software licences required (quantity 1 each):

1. SolidWorks Premium 2027 version
2. Master-Cam 3D Milling 2027 version
3. MasterCam Multi Axis 2027 version
4. MasterCam Lathe 2027 version

Quotation must be on company letterhead, stamped, and include physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT registration number (if VAT claimed), date and signature.

Quotation validity: 30 days.

Delivery period to be indicated on the quotation.

Offer must be strictly to specification.

Quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation.

Payment within 30 days on receipt of original invoice and statement; price inclusive of VAT.

Pricing: Firm prices inclusive of VAT. Quotation must reflect total bid price including VAT.

Payment terms: Payment within 30 days on receipt of original invoice and statement.

Quotation validity: 30 days.

No bid bond, performance guarantee or advance payment requirements stated.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• CSD registration number (failure to provide invalidates the bid).
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (original) or SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN for goods/services valued at R30 000. If no TCS PIN is available, a CSD number must be provided. Consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors: each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
• B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) — bids without it will be disqualified.
• Certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable).
• Health and Safety file (where applicable).
• Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution).
• No bids considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members who are persons in the service of the state.

Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire in Part A and provide proof if accredited representative in South Africa.

B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Preference points for B-BBEE status level: Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Failure to submit proof means points not claimed. Organ of state reserves right to substantiate any claim.

Health and Safety file must be submitted where applicable.

Bid subject to: Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000; Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2021/22; General Conditions of Contract (GCC); and any applicable Special Conditions of Contract. Successful bidder must fill in and sign written contract form (SBD 7). No bids considered from persons in service of the state, companies with directors who are persons in service of the state, or close corporations with members who are persons in service of the state.

Mandatory submission requirements: Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (original) for goods/services value R30 000; CSD registration number; SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) – bids without it will be disqualified; Certificate of good standing with Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable); Health and Safety file (where applicable); B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points; Proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution). Foreign suppliers must complete the questionnaire and provide proof if accredited representative in South Africa.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022) for contracts valued R30 000 – R50 000 000. Price: 80 points. Specific Goals (B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor): 20 points maximum. B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted to claim points. Non-compliant contributor scores 0 points. Points allocation per B-BBEE level: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0. Failure to submit proof means points not claimed. Organ of state reserves right to substantiate any claim.