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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1Dr Lategan road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
09 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169736
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) invites quotations for the supply and delivery of electrical supplies, including lamps, led tubes, multi-plugs, lead extensions and padlocks. Bidders must submit their quotations by email before 14 september 2026 at 11:00 AM and include the csd registration report, a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, sbd 4 and sbd 6.1 Forms, and a signed non-disclosure agreement. The contract will be evaluated on the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points available for specific goals, and quotations must remain valid for 120 days.
Closing date and time: 14 September 2026 at 11:00 am; no late submissions accepted.
Submission method: email to [email protected]; PDF files only (compressed zipped folder if necessary), maximum size 14 MB; links or WeTransfer not accepted.
Returnable documents: CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 Bidder's Disclosure, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, and Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement.
Preference points: 80/20 system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals) per the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; specific goals include black ownership, black women ownership, and disability ownership thresholds as claimed on SBD 6.1.
Quotation validity: 120 days from closing date; SABS may extend by 60 days in writing without bidder consent.
No advance payment will be made; payment only in accordance with agreed delivery of goods.
Enquiries: direct all enquiries by email to [email protected] or call 012 428 6044; contacting other SABS personnel or canvassing may result in disqualification.
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Date & Time
Monday, 14 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
1Dr Lategan road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0002
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Description
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)09 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
14 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender 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 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf
Supply and delivery of electrical supplies including lamps, plugs, extensions, and padlocks is being procured by the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) in Gauteng. Quotations are invited under RFQ 202070 with a closing date of 14 September 2026 at 11:00 AM. The evaluation follows the 80/20 preference points system and requires submission of specific documents including CSD registration, B-BBEE certificate, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is the national standardization institution mandated to develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards, and render conformity assessment services. This RFQ is for the supply and delivery of electrical supplies.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ){"name":"Dr Lategan","email":"[email protected]","phone":"012 428 6044","department":null,"address":"al - Solid Brass with satin finish"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)Submit a written quotation by the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted. The quotation must be all-inclusive of VAT and must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date. Bidders cannot amend their quotations after submission. Include the following with the quotation: Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report, and any other documents specified in the RFQ. The quotation should cover the total cost all-inclusive of VAT; where foreign currencies are involved, make provision for forward cover.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)Preference points: 80/20 system — 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. The lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable system. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and
continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national
standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:
SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Established in terms of Section 2 of the Standards Act, 1945, as amended
Gauteng Head Office West Coast Region East Coast Region
1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof Liesbeek Park Way, Rosebank 15 Garth Road,
Private Bag X191 PO Box 615, Rondebosch, Waterfall Park
Pretoria, 0001 Cape Town, 7701 PO Box 30087,
Tel +27 (0) 12 428 7911 Tel +27 (0) 21 681 6700 Mayville, 4058
Fax +27 (0) 12 344 1568 Fax +27 (0) 21 681 6701 Tel +27 (0) 31 203 2900
Fax +27 (0) 31 203 2907
This RFQ serves as an invitation to submit a quotation for Supply and delivery of electrical supplies,
subject to the SABS Standard Terms and Conditions, of which a copy is available on www.sabs.co.za,
accessible through the link: https://www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp
The Bidder is requested to supply its quotation, in writing, by the specified date. Should the Bidder
require any clarification, the clarification should be submitted by e-mail to the Procurement Specialist
identified in this document.
By submitting a quotation in response to this RFQ or participating in this RFQ process, the Bidder accepts
that it is subject to and bound by all the terms and conditions contained in this RFQ document.
This document may not be used for any purpose by the Bidder other than for developing their response
to it, and all reasonable efforts must be taken by the Bidder to ensure confidentiality of any information
provided. This document and any other information of a confidential nature provided to the Bidder
during RFQ process are and will be covered by the non-disclosure agreement to be signed between the
SABS and the Bidder.
Bidders shall note that this RFQ does not commit the SABS to any course of action resulting from the
receipt of quotations and the SABS may, at its discretion reject any submission which does not conform
to instructions and specifications which are contained herein or select a Bidder based upon its own
unique set of criteria. SABS also reserves the right not to select a bidder.
Nothing in this document shall be construed as a contract between the SABS and the Bidder, and no
communication, whether verbal or written, by the SABS personnel or agents during this process shall
create such a contract in respect of the requirements specified in this RFQ.
The SABS reserves the right to discontinue the RFQ evaluation process at any time and will not be
responsible for any losses incurred by the Bidder because of discontinuation of the RFQ process
The Bidder’s quotation shall remain valid for a period of one hundred and twenty (120) days from the
closing date. The SABS may at any time prior to the expiry of the bid validity period, extend the above
validity period by sixty (60) days by written notice to the Bidders. In that event, the SABS will not require
any consent from the Bidders, and bidders will not be required or permitted to amend any of their
quotations.
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SABS retains the right, but is under no obligation, to request Bidders to extend the validity periods of
their quotations, prior to expiry thereof, if it has already invoked the extension referred to above and it
is in the SABS’ interest to further extend the bid validity period. Such a request shall be in writing. The
Bidder is not obliged to extend the validity period. Also, bidders will not be required or permitted to
amend any of their quotations.
20 Pan Wax Collar Seal
25 Multi Plug 6 Way
25 Lead Extension 5m X 2 Plug
10 Lead Extension 10m cable X 2 Plug
50 Lamp 18W mini-Twist (Globes)
50 Lamp LED 9W ES OSRAM Pin (Globes) or equivalent
250 Lamp 4ft LED Cool White OSRAM
250 Lamp 6ft LED 1.8m or equivalent
225 Lamp Fluorescent LED Cool/w 8ft 1 Pin 2.4m
15 Lock Padlock:
Material - Solid Brass with satin finish
Height - 27mm
Shackle Diameter - 5mm
Weight - 0.1kg
Milestones date and e-mail address
Closing Date and Time 14 September 2026 @ 11:00 am
No late submissions will be accepted.
Method of submission. Responses should be submitted via email
Maximum size 14 MB, Proposals/ Bids must be submitted
on PDF Files (compressed zipped folder if necessary),
Proposals/Bids submitted via a link and/or “we transfer”
will not be accepted
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the quotation
is received on time by SABS.
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the quotation
is received on time by SABS.
Only Bidders who meet the specification requirements will be evaluated further on 80/20 preference
points system of 2022. (Pricing and Specific Goal)
The quotation should include but not be limited to the following:
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cover.
All enquiries regarding this RFQ must be e-mailed/directed to [email protected] and 012
428 6044. Bibbers must not contact any other SABS personnel regarding this RFQ, as it may lead to the
Bidder’s disqualification. Also note that any canvassing by Bidders/Suppliers regarding this RFQ will
result in disqualification.
The SABS will not make an upfront or advance payment to a successful Bidder. Payment will only be made
in accordance with the delivery of service or goods that will be agreed upon by the SABS and the successful
Bidder.
Under no circumstances shall the SABS be responsible for any of the Bidder’s costs associated with the
preparation and/or submission of its quotation, including any costs incurred by the Bidder prior to the
signature, by both parties, of an agreement resulting from a successful bid.
The SABS will not be bound by any legal or contractual terms as may be included in the Bidder’s quotation,
in response to this RFQ.
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Bidder’s disclosure
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:
................................................................................................
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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................................................................................................
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:
........................................................................................
........................................................................................
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)Quotation: The quotation should include but not be limited to the following: Total cost all-inclusive of VAT; Cost breakdown per deliverable; Transportation cost (If applicable); Disbursement(If applicable); Fixed price, where foreign currencies are involved, bidders should make provision for forward cover.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
Please note the following
▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure
▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement
Bidder’s disqualification. Also note that any canvassing by Bidders/Suppliers regarding this RFQ will
result in disqualification.
Points Allocation: 90 points
B-BBEE Details: 070: SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES
Dear Bidder
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) hereby invites you to submit a quotation for Supply and
delivery of electrical supplies.
The details of the service to be provided are in the attached Request for Quote, RFQ 202070.
Please note the following:
▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
▪ A valid BBBEE certificate/Sworn Affidavit (Specific Goal point
claim)
▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure
▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement
Regulation 2022
▪ Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement
The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and
continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national
standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:
SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Established in terms of Section 2 of the Standards Act, 1945, as amended
Gauteng Head Office West Coast Region East Coast Region
1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof Liesbeek Park Way, Rosebank 15 Garth Road,
Private Bag X191 PO Box 615, Rondebosch, Waterfall Park
Pretoria, 0001 Cape Town, 7701 PO Box 30087,
Tel +27 (0) 12 428 7911 Tel +27 (0) 21 681 6700 Mayville, 4058
Fax +27 (0) 12 344 1568 Fax +27 (0) 21 681 6701 Tel +27 (0) 31 203 2900
Fax +27 (0) 31 203 2907
Health & Safety
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)▪ Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
▪ A valid BBBEE certificate/Sworn Affidavit (Specific Goal point
claim)
▪ SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure
▪ SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement
Regulation 2022
▪ Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement
The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. ) and
continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. ) as the national
standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:
SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS – Established in terms of Section 2 of the Standards Act, 1945, as amended
Maximum size 14 MB, Proposals/ Bids must be submitted
on PDF Files (compressed zipped folder if necessary),
Proposals/Bids submitted via a link and/or “we transfer”
will not be accepted
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the quotation
is received on time by SABS.
It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the quotation
is received on time by SABS.
property, capital, efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.
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and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No or any other applicable legislation.
I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN PARAGRAPHS 1, 2 and 3 ABOVE IS CORRECT.
I accept that the state may reject the bid or act against me in terms of paragraph 6 of
PFMA SCM instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the supply
4.3. Name of company/firm...............................................................................
4.4. Company registration number: .....................................................................
4.5. Type of company/ firm
□ Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
□ One-person business/sole propriety
□ Close corporation
□ Public Company
□ Personal Liability Company
□ (Pty) Limited
□ Non-Profit Company
□ State Owned Company
[Tick applicable box
4.6. I, the undersigned, who is duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm, certify that the
points claimed, based on the specific goals as advised in the tender, qualifies the company/ firm
for the preference(s) shown and I 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 paragraphs
1.4 and 4.2, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof to the satisfaction
of the organ of state that the claims are correct.
iv) If the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the
conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other
remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the tendering 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.
(d) recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or
only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be
restricted 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
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has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.
..............................................
Signature(s) of tenderer(s)
Surname and name: ................................................................
Date: ...............................................................
Address: ...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
...............................................................
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Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)to it, and all reasonable efforts must be taken by the Bidder to ensure confidentiality of any information
provided. This document and any other information of a confidential nature provided to the Bidder
during RFQ process are and will be covered by the non-disclosure agreement to be signed between the
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(a) the Supplier can show had been lawfully received by it prior to disclosure under this agreement.
(b) is in the public domain or becomes so otherwise than through breach of this agreement.
(c) was disclosed to the Supplier by a third party who was under no obligation of confidence in respect
thereof.
Section
Source: RFQ 202070 Supply and delivery of electrical supplies..pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Points are allocated: 80 for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.
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.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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.
Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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Contact
012-428-6157[email protected]www.sabs.co.za1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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