Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Koch Street, Isibalo House - Salvokop - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172018
Statistics south africa requires the supply and delivery of office stationery under a request for quotation. The tender is evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with price weighted at 80 points and specific goals (black, woman, youth, and disability ownership) at 20 points. Bidders must complete and submit the sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form with supporting documentation to claim preference points, and must ensure all certified documents are not older than six months.
Closing date: 5 October 2026 at 16:00 (submission method and address not stated in the document).
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system; price scores a maximum of 80 points, specific goals score a maximum of 20 points.
Specific goals and maximum points: Black ownership 10, woman ownership 5, youth ownership 3, disability ownership 2.
To claim specific-goal points, submit with the bid: certified ID, certified company registration document, and CSD full detail report (for Black, woman, youth); for disability, a medical certificate from an HPCSA-registered practitioner.
CIPC and ID documents with certification stamps older than 6 months are invalid and will forfeit specific-goal points.
Complete and sign the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form; fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Contact: [email protected], +27 12 310 8911; physical address: ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002.
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Date & Time
Monday, 05 October 2026 - 16:00
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1 Koch Street, Isibalo House - Salvokop - Pretoria - 0002
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Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx29 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
05 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
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.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx
Statistics South Africa invites quotations for the supply of office stationery, as detailed in the pricing schedule (SBD 3.1). Bidders must submit their responses by email before the closing time on 5 October 2026.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf
Statistics South Africa requests quotes for the supply of office stationery, with delivery to Pretoria. The procurement is governed by standard National Treasury bidding conditions, including a mandatory disclosure of any employment relationship with an organ of state.
Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx
Statistics South Africa requires the supply of office stationery comprising 200 Energel rollerball pens (BL107-0.77) and 60 EL-334W desk calculators, with firm pricing valid for 60 days from the closing date.
Pen picture sample.pdf
Calculator picture sample.pdf
Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf
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The procurement is for the supply of office stationery to Statistics South Africa. The specific items are listed in SBD 3.1, which is not fully provided in the extracted text.
Important Dates
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Closing date: 05 October 2026 at 16:00
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Bidding procedure enquiries:
Technical enquiries:
Submission email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Submission method: email
Submission email: [email protected]
Closing time: 05 October 2026 at 16:00
Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) and delivered to the correct email address by the closing time. Late bids will not be accepted.
Returnable forms:
Failure to provide or comply with any of the above may render the bid invalid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Bids will be evaluated under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022. Preference points for B-BBEE are claimed via SBD 6.1. Bidders must be tax compliant and must not be persons in the service of the state, nor companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, nor close corporations with members who are persons in the service of the state.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Supply of office stationery as per the list on SBD 3.1. The specific items and quantities are not detailed in the provided document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD1).docx (unknown)Tax compliance: Bidders must submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or a CSD number. A printed TCS certificate may also be submitted. For consortia, joint ventures, or sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
B-BBEE: A B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) must be submitted to qualify for preference points.
State service: Bidders who are persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members who are persons in the service of the state, will not be considered.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Statistics South Africa
Address: Private Bag X44, Pretoria, 0001, South Africa
ISIbalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +27 12 310 8911
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation will consider:
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD4).pdfThe bidder must certify that the bid was prepared independently and without collusion, and that no consultations or agreements were made with competitors regarding the bid. The bidder must also certify that the terms of the bid have not been and will not be disclosed to competitors before the official bid opening or contract award. Any suspicious bids will be reported to the Competition Commission and may lead to administrative penalties, criminal investigation, or restriction from doing business with the state for up to 10 years.
Description
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docxThe procurement is for the supply of office stationery, specifically pens and desk calculators, as detailed in the pricing schedule.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx (unknown)Returnable documents: the completed and signed SBD 3.1 pricing schedule. The bid must be submitted by the closing time of 16:00 on 05 October 2026. No other submission instructions are stated in this document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx (unknown)The bid is evaluated on the basis of the firm prices submitted. Only firm prices will be considered; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will be rejected. VAT at 15% applies only to suppliers formally registered as VAT vendors with SARS. No other evaluation criteria (e.g., functionality, preference points) are stated in this document.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx (unknown)Supply and delivery of office stationery as per the following line items:
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx (unknown)Pricing must be firm and valid for 60 days from the closing date. All line-item prices must be exclusive of VAT, with the grand total inclusive of VAT. VAT at 15% is to be charged only by suppliers formally registered as VAT vendors with SARS.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD3.1) -Firm Prices.docx (unknown)No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in this document.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)General contact:
Physical address:
ISIbalo House
Koch Street
Salvokop
Pretoria, 0002
Postal address:
Private Bag X44
Pretoria, 0001
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
Submission method: Not stated in the document.
Submission address: Not stated in the document.
Closing time: Not stated in the document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Evaluation is based on the 80/20 preference point system (for requirements up to R50,000,000 including all applicable taxes).
Price points formula (80/20 system):
Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin) / Pmin)
Where:
Specific goals and maximum points (80/20 system):
Points for equity ownership are calculated as:
NEP = (NOP x EP) / 100
Where:
Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal. Failure to submit proof or documentation for specific goals with the bid means preference points for those goals are not claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The document is the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form for the supply of office stationery. No technical specifications, quantities, or delivery locations are provided in this document.
Financial Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)The applicable preference point system is the 80/20 system (for requirements with a Rand value up to R50,000,000 including all applicable taxes). No other financial requirements (bid security, guarantees, payment terms) are stated in this document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdf (TENDER)Bidders claiming preference points for specific goals must provide:
CIPC and ID documents with certification stamps older than 6 months are invalid and will result in forfeiture of points for specific goals.
Bidders must complete the declaration on the SBD 6.1 form, certifying that the points claimed are true and correct. Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from doing business with any organ of state for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Contractual Terms
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfDefinitions relevant to the tender include: 'all applicable taxes' (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies), 'tender', 'disability', 'functionality', 'price', 'rand value', 'youth' (ages 14-35, determined at closing date), 'tender for income-generating contracts', and 'the Act' (Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000). No specific contractual terms, duration, or penalties are stated in this document.
Section
Source: Standard Bidding Document(SBD6.1).pdfThe 80/20 preference point system applies. Price is allocated a maximum of 80 points; specific goals are allocated a maximum of 20 points. Specific goals and their maximum points: Black ownership 10, Woman ownership 5, Youth ownership 3, Disability ownership 2. Points for equity ownership are calculated as NEP = (NOP x EP) / 100. Bidders must provide proof for each specific goal claimed. Failure to submit proof means points for specific goals are not claimed.
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
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Last checked
29 Sept 2026
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