Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
Armaments Corporation of South Africa (ARMSCOR)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
21 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Armscor Dockyard, ColePoint Road - Simonstown - Cape Town - 7995
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172154
Supply and installation of acoustic soundproofing for the motor pump test house and adjacent offices at armscor dockyard in simon's town, western cape, covering the section manager's office, conference room and control room. The work comprises genesis acoustic ceiling panels, 50mm 60d acoustic insulation, flexible noise barrier (mlv), 12mm acoustic board sealed with green glue, and replacement double-glazed windows in aluminium frames, in response to fan-testing noise measured at 79–81 db inside the test house. Only bidders holding CIDB grade 3 gb or higher who attend the compulsory site briefing on 13 october 2026 at 11:00 can bid, and quotations close on 21 october 2026 at 11:00 by email only.
Compulsory site briefing — 13 October 2026 at 11:00 at Armscor Dockyard, Simon's Town, Western Cape; RSVP by 12 October 2026; the attendance register must be completed and signed, and non-attendance fails qualifying Criterion 1.
CIDB registration — Grade 3 GB or higher as a General Building contractor with a unique CIDB CRS number, valid on the closing date; in a joint venture every member must be CIDB registered and the lead partner must hold 3 GB or higher.
Closing and submission — 21 October 2026 at 11:00 by email only to [email protected], as a PDF protected against modification; pricing must be a separate attachment from the technical response; late or incomplete quotations are invalid.
Automatic disqualifier — emailing, copying or blind-copying any other Armscor official disqualifies the quotation with no option to correct it.
Evaluation split — 80/20 system: 80 points for price using Ps = 80 (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin) and 20 points for specific goals, awarded at 20, 18, 16 or 10 points to EME or QSE bidders that are 100%, 51%, 35% or 25% black-owned respectively.
B-BBEE and ownership evidence — a sworn affidavit deposed and commissioned on the same day (certified copies are not accepted) or a CIPC or SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate based on the latest financial year end, plus CIPC registration documents, the latest CIPC beneficial ownership declaration and signed share register and share certificates for the bidder and any subcontractors.
Compliance and quotation format — CSD registration and a SARS PIN or original tax clearance certificate valid throughout the contract and checked at evaluation, order placement and payment; security registration on the Armscor website ([email protected]); quotation on company letterhead showing item description, unit of measure, quantities, unit price, the VAT-exclusive subtotal, VAT and VAT-inclusive total, valid 90 days, with payment 30 days after invoice.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Armscor Dockyard, Simonstown
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Categories
Request for Quotation
Armscor Dockyard, ColePoint Road - Simonstown - Cape Town - 7995
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Description
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf30 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Oct
2026
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.
RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf
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Armscor requires a service provider to render soundproofing services for a building at its Dockyard facility in Simon's Town, Western Cape.
Deliverables:
Submission requirements:
Pricing must show: subtotal excluding VAT, VAT, and total including VAT
Important Dates
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)RFQ issue date: 30 September 2026
Compulsory site briefing:
Closing date and time: 21 October 2026 at 11:00
Enquiries deadline: at least three working days before closing (approximately 16 October 2026)
Contact Information
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Enquiries and submission:
Security registration:
Delivery address:
Armscor Dockyard
Transit Store
Cole Point
East Yard
St George's Street
Simon's Town
Western Cape
Submission Guidelines
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email only
Packaging and marking:
Disqualification risks:
Returnable forms and documents:
Security registration:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages:
Scoring system: 80/20 preference points system
Price formula: Ps = 80 (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)
Specific goals – RDP Programme: Promotion of SMMEs (black ownership thresholds):
Objective criteria (disqualification grounds):
Armscor reserves the right to:
Technical Specifications
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Scope: Soundproofing of the Motor Pump Test House (MPTH) and surrounding areas at Armscor Dockyard, Simon's Town, Western Cape
Background: The MPTH is a testing facility for electrical motors, mechanical pumps, fans and motor-pump systems. Fan testing generates noise pollution that disturbs adjoining offices and the conference room, creating health hazards and a poor working environment. The objective is to reduce noise transmitted to the conference room and section manager's office.
Measured noise levels (three trials):
Section manager's office – scope of work and supply:
Ceiling (13m x 3.48m):
Walls (two sections):
Windows (five units):
Conference room – scope of work and supply:
Ceiling (13m x 3.48m):
Walls (two sections: 3.45m x 2.97m and 3.39m x 2.97m):
Control room – scope of work and supply:
Ceiling (3m x 3.12m):
Walls (2.47m x 5.04m):
Windows (four units):
Critical criteria: refer to Annexure A (not provided in extracted text)
Quality Management
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdfEvaluation phases:
Project background: Motor Pump Test House (MPTH) at Main Electrical Workshop, Operations division. Facility tests electrical motors, mechanical pumps, fans and motor-pump systems. Fan load testing produces noise pollution affecting adjoining conference room and section manager's office, causing health hazards and poor working conditions.
Noise test results (three trials using decibelMeter app):
Mandatory site inspection at Armscor Dockyard, Simon's Town; attendance register must be signed
Pricing Schedule
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdfElectronic submission requirements:
Required documents checklist:
Financial Requirements
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Pricing format:
Payment terms: 30 days after service rendered and invoice submitted
Bid validity: 90 days from closing date
No bid security, bond, guarantee, retention or insurance requirements stated in the document
No financial capacity or turnover threshold stated
Compliance Requirements
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdf (RFQ)Mandatory registrations and status:
B-BBEE requirements:
Company documentation:
Local content and production:
Locality:
Verification:
Health & Safety
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdfNoise pollution from fan testing in the Motor Pump Test House creates disturbance in adjoining offices and conference room, resulting in health hazards and poor working environment.
Primary objective: reduce noise pollution emitted to conference room and section manager's office
Noise measurements recorded at three locations across three trials
Top view of MPTH and surrounding area referenced in document (Figure 1)
Contractual Terms
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdfB-BBEE status must reflect latest financial year-end information.
CIPC requirements:
Local content and production:
Locality verification:
Armscor reserves right to verify any bidder or subcontractor claim at any stage
Armscor may: reject non-compliant bids, select based on greatest benefit not lowest cost, negotiate with preferred bidders, clarify information confidentially, award to one or more bidders, accept in part or full, cancel bid or any part thereof
Section
Source: RR69055-26_27 (Soundproofing).pdfEvaluation follows five phases: mandatory requirements, critical criteria/functionality (paper-based), functionality (presentation/demonstration/site inspection), price and specific goals, and objective criteria.
Scoring: 80/20 preference points system
Specific goals – black ownership thresholds for EME/QSE entities:
B-BBEE evidence requirements:
Local content: annexures C, D, E plus DTIC exemption and manufacturer letter where designated sectors apply
Locality proof: municipality bill or councillor letter under 3 months old
Armscor rights: reject non-compliant bids, negotiate with preferred bidders, clarify with individual bidders, award in part or full, cancel bid
Objective criteria: poor performance exclusion, blacklist exclusion, financial stability requirement, abnormally low price exclusion
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Act 3 of 2000
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Act 107 of 1998
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Armscor Dockyard, ColePoint Road - Simonstown - Cape Town - 7995
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