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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169743
The state security agency requires quotations for the supply of an alm quality centre (qc) testing tool, quantity 10. The most consequential requirement is that the quotation must be submitted by email before 11:00 on 16 september 2026, and must include all mandatory returnable documents, or the bid will be invalid.
Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 11:00; submission by email to [email protected].
Bids must be on official forms (SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and include a quotation on company letterhead with physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT number (if VAT claimed), date and signature.
Valid Tax Clearance certificate (original for goods/services over R30,000) and CSD registration number are required; failure to provide invalidates the bid.
B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) must be submitted to claim preference points.
Certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable) and Health and Safety file (where applicable) must be submitted.
Quotation must be valid for 30 days; price inclusive of VAT; payment within 30 days of invoice.
Quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested (10 units) invalidates the quotation.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 - 11:00
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Email quotations/responses to [email protected]
Request for Quotation
Joe Nhlanhla Street 377-JR, Rietvlei, Pretoria - Musanda Complex - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)09 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Sept
2026
Closing Date
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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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RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf
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Detail spec for the tool.pdf
Procurement of an ALM Quality Testing Tool (ALM Quality Centre, OpenText) for the State Security Agency in Gauteng.
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The tender is for a software test management tool (ALM Quality Centre). The tool must manage the full software testing life cycle through a central application, supporting requirements, test cases, execution, defects, and reporting.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)No tender-specific submission instructions are provided beyond the returnable documents. The returnable documents list is empty; bidders should request the full tender document to confirm what must be submitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)No evaluation criteria are stated in the available material. No scoring split, preference points, or minimum thresholds are specified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)The tender is for an Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Quality Centre (QC) software test management tool.
Quality Management
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)The tool must be an enterprise-grade test management solution that stores and traces all test activity in a central repository. It must provide an audit trail for testing activities and ensure traceability from requirements through to defects.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements are stated in the available material.
Section
Source: Detail spec for the tool.pdf (unknown)no additional evaluation criteria are provided beyond general product awareness; no specific scoring or thresholds are stated.
Description
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Supply of ALM Quality Centre (QC) Testing Tool, quantity 10. Closing date 16 September 2026 at 11:00. Briefing session: N/A.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 16 September 2026 at 11:00. Briefing session: N/A (not applicable).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Contact person: Nonhlanhla Vilakazi, telephone 012 426 2331, email [email protected]. Responses may be emailed to [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Submit the quotation by email to [email protected] before the closing time. Bids must be on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and delivered by the stipulated time; late bids are not considered. The 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. Quoting on fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation. Returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 7 (Contract Form, to be signed by the successful bidder), valid Tax Clearance certificate, CSD registration number, B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit, certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable), and Health and Safety file (where applicable). Proof of authority (e.g. company resolution) must accompany the signed bid.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The following documents must be submitted: official quotation on company letterhead, valid Tax Clearance certificate, CSD registration number, SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit, certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable), and Health and Safety file (where applicable).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Quotations are evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. The 80/20 system applies to requirements with a Rand value up to R50,000,000 (all applicable taxes included). Points: 80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE status level of contribution. The lowest acceptable tender determines the accurate system once tenders are received. B-BBEE points are awarded per status 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 of B-BBEE status means no preference points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Supply of ALM Quality Centre (QC) Testing Tool, quantity 10. The offer must be strictly to specification.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Payment will be effected within 30 days on receipt of an original invoice and statement; price must be inclusive of VAT. The quotation must be valid for 30 days. A valid Tax Clearance certificate must be submitted on original for goods/services to the value of R30,000.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Where no TCS PIN is available, a CSD number must be provided. A valid Tax Clearance certificate is required for goods/services to the value of R30,000. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD); failure to provide the CSD number invalidates the bid. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members who are state employees. B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) must accompany the bid; omission leads to disqualification. Certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable) and Health and Safety file (where applicable) must be submitted.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs & QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points. Bidders claiming points must complete the relevant declaration and substantiate the claim with proof of B-BBEE status level.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Service providers must submit a Health and Safety file (where applicable).
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)The successful bidder must sign a written contract form (SBD7). Payment within 30 days on receipt of original invoice and statement, price inclusive of VAT. The offer remains binding and open for acceptance during the validity period indicated.
Requirements
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address; late bids are not accepted. All bids must be submitted on official forms provided (not to be re-typed). The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD7). Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations, submit a SARS PIN or CSD number, and provide a valid Tax Clearance certificate for goods/services to the value of R30,000. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are state employees. Quotations must be on company letterhead, valid for 30 days, and include physical address, telephone numbers, company registration number, VAT registration number, date and signature. Quoting on fewer items/quantities than requested will invalidate the quotation. All bids not accompanied by SBD 4 will be disqualified. Service providers must submit a certificate of good standing with the Workmen's Compensation Fund (where applicable) and a Health and Safety file (where applicable).
Section
Source: RFQ FOR ALM TOOL.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE status level. B-BBEE points per level: 1=20, 2=18, 3=14, 4=12, 5=8, 6=6, 7=4, 8=2, non-compliant=0. The lowest acceptable tender determines the accurate system once tenders are received.
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Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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Last checked
11 Sept 2026
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083-327-9165[email protected]Third Floor, Fourth Floor, Pencardia 2, 503 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002, South Africa
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