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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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
3rd Floor South Towers, 4 Arundel Close, 2 Kingsmead Boulevard, Stamford Hill - Durban - Durban - 4001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
11 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170040
The kwazulu-natal growth fund agency (kzngfa) is procuring a service provider to render professional services, with a contract value estimated above r50 million (VAT inclusive), making the 90/10 preference point system applicable. The evaluation follows a two-stage process: first, a functionality assessment requiring a minimum 70% score (50 points available), and second, price and specific goals evaluation (90 points for price, 10 for specific goals). Bidders must submit all mandatory forms (sbd 1, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, And the specific goals claim form), provide a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, and register on the central supplier database (csd) with a tax compliance pin. The most consequential consideration is that failure to submit any mandatory documentation or achieve the 70% functionality threshold will render the bid non-responsive.
Mandatory forms: Submit completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and the specific goals claim form (SBD 6.1) — missing any of these makes the bid non-responsive.
Functionality threshold: Achieve a minimum of 70% (35 out of 50 points) in the functionality evaluation; the evaluation awards up to 50 points for company experience, qualifications, and reference letters (each letter on company letterhead, signed, dated, not older than 5 years).
Preference point system: The 90/10 preference point system applies (contract value above R50 million VAT inclusive); price is scored out of 90 points and specific goals out of 10 points.
B-BBEE evidence: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points; failure to submit means zero points for specific goals.
CSD and tax compliance: Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a tax compliance PIN; if not registered, submit the required SARS tax compliance status proof with the bid.
Joint ventures/consortia: Each party in a joint venture, consortium, or subcontracting arrangement must submit a separate CSD number or tax compliance certificate.
Declaration of interest: Complete and sign the declaration of interest form (SBD 4) — any false declaration leads to automatic disqualification.
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Date & Time
Friday, 25 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
3rd Floor South Towers, 4 Arundel Close, 2 Kingsmead Boulevard, Stamford Hill - Durban - Durban - 4001
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Source: Request for Quotation - AI-powered Productivity Tools SIGNED.pdf (RFQ)11 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 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.
Request for Quotation - AI-powered Productivity Tools SIGNED.pdf
KZN Growth Fund Agency requires quotations for the supply of AI-powered productivity tools, specifically a writing assistant (4 business licenses) and a meeting transcription/notetaking tool (15 business licenses), for a 12-month subscription period. Bidders must submit proposals by email before the closing deadline, and the contract will be awarded based on functionality, price, and specific goals.
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Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
2 Kingsmead Blvd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
031-372-3720[email protected]www.kzngrowthfund.co.za2 Kingsmead Blvd, Stamford Hill, Durban, 4025, South Africa
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