RFQ for replacement of end-of-life system — SABC (RFQ/IT/2026/10253606/43)

Mandatory documents: Manufacturer Authorization, valid TV Licenses for all active Directors and Shareholders, valid Tax Clearance or SARS Pin, certified B-BBEE certificate, certified Company Registration, certified Shareholders' certificates, and certified ID copies of Directors/Members — missing any causes disqualification.

Submission: Electronic only, in a PDF format protected from modifications; financial/pricing information must be in a separate attachment from technical/functional response; bid must be submitted via email before the closing date and time — late emails are rejected.

Preference points: 80/20 system applies; specific goals include 5 points for 51% Black-owned, 3 points for 51% Black women-owned, 2 points for Black Youth — bidders not meeting goals score zero but are not disqualified.

Subcontracting: Cannot subcontract more than 30% of contract value to an enterprise with a lower B-BBEE status, and must not reduce local content below stipulated thresholds; prior approval required for any subcontracting.

Disqualification risks: Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified; false declarations or collusion lead to disqualification; SABC may not award to blacklisted bidders or those with poor past performance.

Enquiries: All enquiries must be emailed three days before the closing date; SABC reserves the right to clarify information with any bidder without informing others.

Closing date and time: Must be strictly observed — submissions after the deadline are considered late and not accepted; the RFQ reference is RFQ/IT/2026/10253606/43.