Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
8 SPARROW ROAD KOKSTAD MEDIUM CORRECTIONAL CENTRE - KOKSTAD - KOKSTAD - 4700
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
15 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170509
The department of public works and infrastructure (kokstad) requires the supply and delivery of safety boots. Bids will be evaluated in two stages: a mandatory compliance check (including csd registration) followed by a 80/20 price and b-bbee preference point evaluation. Bidders must submit an original and two copies of the bid in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description, along with all required sbd forms and a b-bbee certificate or affidavit. The most consequential consideration is ensuring all mandatory documents are included and the bid is submitted before the closing time, as failure to do so will result in disqualification.
Closing date and time: 22 September 2026 at 11:00 (submission method: sealed envelope placed in the tender box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Kokstad).
Mandatory documents: Complete and sign SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9, and provide a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit.
CSD registration: Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – proof required.
Bid validity: Bids must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Evaluation: Two-stage – Stage 1 mandatory compliance (all documents and CSD registration); Stage 2 price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points). Highest total points wins.
Pricing: Must be in South African Rand and include all costs; no bid security, retention, or guarantees specified.
Payment: The department will pay within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice; bidders may be asked to provide proof of financial capability.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 22 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
8 SPARROW ROAD KOKSTAD MEDIUM CORRECTIONAL CENTRE - KOKSTAD - KOKSTAD - 4700
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Contact Information
Source: KOK185-2026-27.pdf (unknown)SCM Contact: Mr. S. Dlamini, Supply Chain Management, Tel: 039 727 3000, Email: [email protected]. Technical Contact: Ms. N. Mkhize, Office of the Director, Tel: 039 727 3000, Email: [email protected]. Delivery Address: Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, 12 Main Street, Kokstad, 4700.
15 Sept
2026
Tender Published
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22 Sept
2026
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
KOK185-2026-27.pdf
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Submission Guidelines
Source: KOK185-2026-27.pdf (unknown)Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and description. The envelope must be placed in the tender box at the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure, Kokstad, before the closing time. Bidders must submit the original and two copies of the bid. The following forms must be completed and signed: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 8 (Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit. Bids must be valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: KOK185-2026-27.pdf (unknown)Bids will be evaluated in two stages. Stage 1: Mandatory compliance check - all required documents must be submitted and the bidder must be registered on the CSD. Stage 2: Price and preference points - 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status. The bidder with the highest total points will be awarded the contract, provided they meet all mandatory requirements. Minimum qualifying score: Not specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: KOK185-2026-27.pdf (unknown)Pricing must be in South African Rand and include all costs. No bid security is required. No retention or guarantees are specified. Payment terms: The department will pay within 30 days of receipt of a valid invoice. Bidders must be able to provide proof of financial capability if requested.
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
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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8 SPARROW ROAD KOKSTAD MEDIUM CORRECTIONAL CENTRE - KOKSTAD - KOKSTAD - 4700
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