Service provider appointment for inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment - cross-border road transport agency

C-BRTA requires a registered and experienced service provider to inspect and service firefighting equipment in its building for 24 months, ending 30 September 2028.

Background: additional firefighting equipment was installed during tenant installation beyond what the landlord maintains in common areas. The landlord services only foyer areas on both floors. Annual servicing of the additional equipment is C-BRTA's responsibility.

The IT data centre contains a fire suppression system requiring bi-annual servicing.

Closing date and time: 08 October 2026 at 11:00

Bid validity period: 60 working days from closing date

Service schedule:

• Firefighting equipment inspection and servicing: annually in September 2025 and September 2026
• Fire suppression system servicing: quarterly, commencing January 2027
• Contract period: 24 months, ending 30 September 2028

Correction periods:

• Non-tax compliance: 7 days to correct
• Standard Bidding Documents disclosure: 3 days to fully disclose

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

Note: No named contact person, telephone number, or physical submission address is stated in the document. The source text contains blank fields for contact person, telephone, and facsimile numbers.

Submission method: email only

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing: 08 October 2026 at 11:00

Bid validity: 60 working days from closing date

Returnable documents required:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed
• CSD Registration Report
• SARS Tax Compliance System PIN
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): completed and signed, with Annexure A
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): completed and signed
• Price quotation on company letterhead

Disqualification risks:

• Submission to any email address other than [email protected]
• Late submission
• Missing any mandatory document
• Unsigned or incomplete returnable forms
• State employees or directors in state service

Schedule 1: SBD 1 — completed and signed

Schedule 2: CSD Registration Report

Schedule 3: SARS Tax Compliance System PIN

Schedule 4: Sworn affidavit or valid B-BBEE certificate

Schedule 5: SBD 4 — Bidder's Disclosure, completed and signed

Schedule 6: Bidder's Disclosure Annexure A (related enterprises)

Schedule 7: SBD 6.1 — Preference Points Claim, completed and signed

Schedule 8: Price quotation on company letterhead

Evaluation system: 80/20 preference points (PPPFA 2022)

Maximum points: 100

Stage 1 — Mandatory compliance

• All mandatory documents must be submitted
• Non-submission of any mandatory item results in immediate disqualification
• Compliance with specification/terms of reference required
• Full pricing schedule required

Stage 2 — Price and specific goals (80/20)

Price points: 80 maximum

• Calculated using formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)
• Where Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price

Specific goals points: 20 maximum

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points (verified by certificate or sworn affidavit)
• Women-owned enterprise: 5 points (verified via CSD)
• Enterprise owned by disabled people: 5 points (verified by medical report)
• Total specific goals: D = A + B + C

Stage 3 — Administrative compliance

• SBD 1: complete and sign
• Tax status: CSD report
• SBD 4: complete and sign
• SBD 6.1: non-submission scores zero on specific goals

Note: Bidders must indicate points claimed for each specific goal category.

Scope: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment for C-BRTA building over 24 months

Personnel requirement

• Technicians must be registered with SAQCC Fire
• C-BRTA reserves the right to verify technician registration on-site before work commences

Firefighting equipment — annual servicing (2 services: September 2025 and September 2026)

• 18 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers
• 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher
• 9 × fire hose reels
• Deliverables: seals and labels on all serviced equipment (date of service, next service due); post-service report on extinguishers and hose reels with status and recommendations

Fire suppression system — quarterly servicing (7 services from January 2027)

• HFC227ea fire extinguisher system
• Deliverable: post-service report with status and recommendations

Repairs and replacement

• Required repairs/replacement provided if and when needed from annual assessment
• Fixed allocation: R5 000.00 for repairs and replacement (excluded from service fee)

Equipment locations

• First floor: Office of CEO, Executive Wing, Corporate Service and Stakeholder Relations
• Ground floor: Profiling, Client area, Regulatory services, RTI and IT
• Each area fitted with 2 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers and 1 × fire hose reel
• IT Data Centre fitted with 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher and fire suppression system

Technical approach requirements

• SAQCC Fire-registered technicians mandatory
• On-site registration verification by C-BRTA before work commencement

Execution plan

• Firefighting equipment: annual inspection and servicing in September 2025 and September 2026
• Fire suppression system: quarterly servicing beginning January 2027
• Post-service reporting with status and recommendations for all equipment
• Repairs and replacement as needed from annual assessments

Location coverage

• First floor: CEO office, Executive Wing, Corporate Service, Stakeholder Relations
• Ground floor: Profiling, Client area, Regulatory services, RTI, IT
• IT Data Centre: separate CO2 extinguisher and suppression system

Technician registration: SAQCC Fire (South African Qualification & Certification Committee for Fire)

Verification: C-BRTA may verify on-site registration before work begins

Servicing standards

• All serviced equipment must receive seals and labels showing service date and next service due date
• Post-service reports required for all equipment, covering status and recommendations

Equipment inventory

• 18 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers
• 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher
• 9 × fire hose reels
• HFC227ea fire suppression system

Service frequency

• Firefighting equipment: annual (September 2025 and September 2026)
• Fire suppression system: quarterly from January 2027 (7 services total)

Repairs and replacement

• Provided as needed from annual assessment findings
• R5 000.00 fixed allocation for repair/replacement costs

Pricing components

• Firefighting equipment servicing (annual): 2 services
• Fire suppression system servicing (quarterly): 7 services
• Repairs/replacement allocation: R5 000.00 fixed amount

Pricing terms: firm prices, VAT 15%, valid 60 days from closing

Pricing format: firm prices, schedule of rates

VAT: 15%

Pricing components

• Item A: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment annually — 2 services (quantity: 18 × 4.5 kg DCP extinguishers, 1 × 5 kg CO2 extinguisher, 9 × hose reels)
• Item B: Inspection and servicing of fire suppression system quarterly — 7 services
• Item C: Repairs/replacement — as needed, fixed allocation R5 000.00 (VAT inclusive)

Bid validity: 60 days from closing date

Payment terms: not stated

Bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention: not stated

Turnover requirement: not stated

CSD registration

• Mandatory: bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database
• CSD registration report required as returnable document

Tax compliance

• SARS Tax Compliance System PIN required
• Alternative: printed TCS certificate
• Where no TCS PIN available but CSD registered: CSD number must be provided
• Joint ventures/consortia/sub-contractors: each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number
• 7 days allowed to correct non-tax compliance

B-bbee

• Specific goals points require B-BBEE Level 1–4 certificate or sworn affidavit
• Women-owned enterprises: 5 points (CSD verification)
• Enterprises owned by disabled people: 5 points (medical report required)
• Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero on specific goals

State interest exclusion

• No bids from persons in state service
• No bids from companies with directors in state service
• No bids from close corporations with members in state service

CIDB grading: not applicable (services, not construction)

Local content: not stated

Professional registrations: SAQCC Fire registration required for technicians

B-BBEE specific goals (20 points total under 80/20 system)

B-BBEE status level: 10 points maximum

• Levels 1–4: claim up to 10 points
• Evidence: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit

Women-owned enterprise: 5 points

• Verification: Central Supplier Database

Enterprises owned by disabled people: 5 points

• Evidence: medical report required

Calculation: total points = A + B + C

Non-submission of SBD 6.1 results in zero score for specific goals

Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business, and criminal prosecution

Contract form: SBD 7 to be completed and signed by successful bidder

General conditions: Government Procurement General Contract Conditions – July 2011

Special contract conditions: to be finalised during contracting

Fraud and misrepresentation consequences:

• Disqualification from tender process
• Recovery of costs, losses, damages
• Contract cancellation and damages claim
• Restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years
• Criminal prosecution referral

Restriction: bidders and agents may not issue news releases about this RFQ or resulting agreements without C-BRTA consent

Brand specification challenge: bidders believing specifications favour a specific brand must notify C-BRTA within 3 days of RFQ publication

Correction periods

• Non-tax compliance: 7 days to rectify
• Standard Bidding Documents disclosure: 3 days to fully disclose; failure to do so results in disqualification

State interest prohibition: automatic disqualification for state employees, directors in state service, or close corporation members in state service

News release restriction: bidders may not issue press releases about this RFQ or resulting agreements without C-BRTA consent

Mandatory eligibility

• CSD registration
• SARS tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number)
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points
• SAQCC Fire registration for technicians

Exclusions

• State employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are ineligible

Administrative requirements

• All returnable documents must be completed and signed
• Price quotation on company letterhead
• Disclosure of related enterprises (Annexure A to SBD 4)

Evaluation system: 80/20 preference points system (PPPFA 2022)

Price: 80 points maximum

• Formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)

Specific goals: 20 points maximum

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: up to 10 points
• Women-owned: 5 points
• Disabled-owned: 5 points

Evaluation stages

1. Mandatory compliance — disqualification for missing documents or non-compliance
2. Price and specific goals scoring
3. Administrative compliance verification

Maximum total: 100 points

C-BRTA requires a registered and experienced service provider to inspect and service firefighting equipment for 24 months, ending 30 September 2028. The landlord services only common-area equipment; C-BRTA is responsible for additional equipment installed during tenant fit-out. The IT data centre fire suppression system requires separate bi-annual servicing.

Closing date and time: 8 October 2026 at 11:00

Compulsory briefing session: 8 October 2026 at 11:00 (same as closing)

Note: The document lists the briefing session as compulsory with date 8 October 2026 and time 11h00, identical to the closing date and time. Bidders should verify whether this is a physical briefing or if the fields were completed incorrectly, as a compulsory briefing at the same time as closing is unusual.

RFQ validity period: 60 working days from official closing date

Brand challenge deadline: within 3 days after RFQ publication

Tax compliance correction period: 7 days after submission

SBD disclosure correction period: 3 days after submission

Compulsory briefing: 8 October 2026 at 11:00. Venue not stated. Note: identical date and time to closing; bidders should confirm details with C-BRTA.

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

Note: No named contact person, telephone number, or physical submission address is stated in the document. All enquiries and submissions go to the same email address.

Submission method: email only

Submission address: [email protected]

Closing: 8 October 2026 at 11:00

Offer validity: 60 working days from closing date

Returnable documents required:

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed
• CSD Registration Report
• SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number where no TCS PIN is available
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): completed and signed, with Annexure A
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): completed and signed; non-submission scores zero on specific goals
• Price quotation on company letterhead

Disqualification risks:

• Submission to any email address other than [email protected]
• Late submission
• Missing any mandatory document
• Unsigned or incomplete returnable forms
• Non-disclosure of required information on SBD documents within 3 days
• State employees or their companies bidding
• Failure to submit proof of authority to sign (e.g. company resolution)

Evaluation system: 80/20 preference points (PPPFA Regulations 2022)

Stage 1 — Mandatory compliance

• Compliance with specification/terms of reference
• Complete pricing schedule submitted
• Missing any mandatory item results in immediate disqualification

Stage 2 — Price and specific goals (80 points price, 20 points specific goals)

Price formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)

Where Pt = bid price, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price

Specific goals (20 points total):

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points (verified by B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit submitted with bid)
• Women-owned enterprises: 5 points (verified via CSD)
• Enterprises owned by disabled people: 5 points (verified by medical report)
• Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero on specific goals

Stage 3 — Administrative compliance

• SBD 1 completed and signed
• Tax status proof (CSD report)
• SBD 4 completed and signed
• SBD 6.1 completed and signed

Contract period: 24 months, ending 30 September 2028

Scope: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment at C-BRTA premises

Personnel requirement:

• Technicians must be registered with SAQCC Fire
• C-BRTA reserves the right to verify technician registration before work commences

Firefighting equipment — annual servicing (2 services: September 2025 and September 2026):

• 18 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers
• 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher
• 9 × fire hose reels
• All serviced equipment must have seals and labels showing service date and next service due date
• Post-service report required on extinguishers and hose reels, with status and recommendations

Fire suppression system — quarterly servicing (7 services, commencing January 2027):

• HFC227ea fire extinguisher system in IT data centre
• Post-service report required, with status and recommendations

Repairs and replacement:

• Required repairs/replacement to be provided as needed from annual assessment
• Fixed allocation: R5 000.00 for repairs and replacement (excluded from service fee, utilised only if required)

Equipment locations:

First Floor: Office of CEO, Executive Wing, Corporate Service and Stakeholder Relations

Ground Floor: Profiling, Client area, Regulatory services, RTI and IT

• Each area fitted with 2 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers and 1 × fire hose reel

IT Data Centre: 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher and fire suppression system

Annual servicing in September for firefighting equipment (18 × 4.5kg DCP, 1 × 5kg CO2, 9 × hose reels). Quarterly servicing from January 2027 for HFC227ea fire suppression system. Repairs and replacement provided as needed from assessment, with R5 000.00 fixed allocation. Equipment located across first floor (CEO, Executive Wing, Corporate Service, Stakeholder Relations), ground floor (Profiling, Client area, Regulatory services, RTI, IT), and IT Data Centre.

Technicians must be SAQCC Fire registered; C-BRTA may verify registration before work starts. All serviced equipment must carry seals and labels with service date and next due date. Post-service reports required for extinguishers, hose reels, and fire suppression system, covering status and recommendations.

Firm prices inclusive of 15% VAT. Three line items: (A) annual firefighting equipment servicing — 2 services covering 18 × 4.5kg DCP extinguishers, 1 × 5kg CO2 extinguisher, 9 × hose reels; (B) quarterly fire suppression system servicing — 7 services from January 2027; (C) repairs/replacement — as needed, fixed R5 000.00 allocation. Bidders must submit unit prices and totals VAT-exclusive and VAT-inclusive.

Pricing format: firm prices, all-inclusive VAT at 15%

Pricing schedule structure:

• Item A: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment annually — 2 services
• Item B: Inspection and servicing of fire suppression system quarterly — 7 services
• Item C: Repairs/replacement — as needed, fixed allocation R5 000.00 (VAT inclusive)

Bid validity: 60 working days from closing date

No bid security, performance bond, retention, or guarantee requirements are stated.

No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold is stated.

CSD registration: mandatory — bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database

Tax compliance:

• SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN required, or printed TCS certificate
• Where no TCS PIN is available, CSD number must be provided
• For joint ventures/consortia/sub-contractors: each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number
• 7 days allowed to correct non-tax compliance after submission

B-bbee:

• Specific goals under 80/20 system: B-BBEE Level 1–4 (10 points), women-owned (5 points), disabled-owned (5 points)
• Evidence: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero on specific goals

Other mandatory requirements:

• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): disclose state employment, relationships with C-BRTA staff, interests in related enterprises
• SBD 9 equivalent declaration: independent bid determination, no collusion (contained within SBD 4 and bidder disclosure)
• Proof of authority to sign required (e.g. company resolution)

CIDB: not applicable (services, not construction)

Local content: not stated

Professional registration: SAQCC Fire registration required for technicians

Specific goals under 80/20: B-BBEE Level 1–4 (10 points, verified by certificate or sworn affidavit); women-owned enterprises (5 points, verified via CSD); enterprises owned by disabled people (5 points, verified by medical report). Maximum 20 points. Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero on specific goals.

Contract period: 24 months ending 30 September 2028. Subject to Government Procurement: General Contract Conditions (July 2011) and Special Contract Conditions. Successful bidder must sign SBD 7 written contract form. RFQ validity: 60 working days from closing. Late bids rejected. No news releases without C-BRTA consent.

Technicians must be SAQCC Fire registered. Bidders must be CSD-registered. Tax compliance via SARS TCS PIN or CSD number. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for preference points.

80/20 preference points system under PPPFA Regulations 2022. Three-stage evaluation: mandatory compliance, price and specific goals, administrative compliance. Price: 80 points via comparative formula. Specific goals: 20 points — B-BBEE Level 1–4 (10 points), women-owned (5 points), disabled-owned (5 points). Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero on specific goals.

C-BRTA requires a registered and experienced service provider to inspect and service firefighting equipment for 24 months ending 30 September 2028. The landlord services only common-area equipment; C-BRTA must service additional equipment installed during tenant fit-out. The IT data centre fire suppression system requires separate quarterly servicing.

Closing date and time: 8 October 2026 at 11:00

Offer validity: 60 working days from closing date

Note: The document lists the same date and time for both closing and a briefing session. No separate briefing venue or platform is stated.

Date and time stated as 8 October 2026 at 11:00. No venue or platform specified. Same date and time as closing; likely an error in the document.

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]

No named contact person, telephone number, or physical submission address is stated in the document.

Submission method: email only

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing: 8 October 2026 at 11:00

Offer validity: 60 working days from closing date

Returnable documents (all mandatory):

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): completed and signed
• CSD Registration Report
• SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number if no TCS PIN available
• Sworn affidavit or valid B-BBEE certificate
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): completed and signed, with Annexure A
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): completed and signed; non-submission scores zero on specific goals
• Price quotation on company letterhead

Disqualification risks:

• Late submission
• Submission to any email other than [email protected]
• Missing any mandatory document
• Non-disclosure or false disclosure on SBD 4
• State employment of bidder, directors, shareholders or members
• Listing on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
• Failure to correct non-tax compliance within 7 days of request
• Failure to disclose Standard Bidding Document information within 3 days of request

SBD 1 (signed), CSD report, TCS PIN or CSD number, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 with Annexure A, SBD 6.1, price quotation on company letterhead.

Preference point system: 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points specific goals)

Evaluation stages:

1. Mandatory compliance — immediate disqualification for non-submission of any mandatory item or failure to meet specification requirements
2. Price and specific goals (80/20)
3. Administrative compliance

Price formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin)

Where Ps = points scored, Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price

Specific goals (20 points total):

• B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points (verified by B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit submitted with bid)
• Women-owned enterprises: 5 points (verified via Central Supplier Database)
• Enterprises owned by disabled people: 5 points (verified by medical report)

Non-submission of SBD 6.1 results in zero score on specific goals.

Contract period: 24 months, ending 30 September 2028

Scope: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment at C-BRTA premises

Personnel requirement:

• Technicians must be registered with SAQCC Fire (South African Qualification & Certification Committee for Fire)
• C-BRTA reserves the right to verify technician registration on-site before work commences

Firefighting equipment — annual servicing (2 services: September 2025 and September 2026):

• 18 × 4.5 kg DCP (STP) fire extinguishers
• 1 × 5 kg CO2 fire extinguisher
• 9 × fire hose reels
• All serviced equipment must receive seals and labels showing service date and next service due date
• Post-service report required on extinguishers and hose reels, stating status and recommendations

Fire suppression system — quarterly servicing (7 services, commencing January 2027):

• HFC227ea fire extinguisher system in IT data centre
• Post-service report required, stating status and recommendations

Repairs and replacement:

• Required if and when identified during annual assessment
• Fixed allocation: R5 000.00 for repairs and replacement of fire equipment (excluded from service fee)

Equipment locations:

• First floor: Office of CEO, Executive Wing, Corporate Services, Stakeholder Relations (2 × 4.5 kg DCP extinguishers and 1 × hose reel per area)
• Ground floor: Profiling, Client area, Regulatory Services, RTI, IT (2 × 4.5 kg DCP extinguishers and 1 × hose reel per area)
• IT Data Centre: 1 × 5 kg CO2 extinguisher and fire suppression system

SAQCC Fire-registered technicians required. Annual servicing of 18 × 4.5 kg DCP, 1 × 5 kg CO2, 9 × hose reels with seals, labels, and reports. Quarterly HFC227ea suppression system servicing from January 2027 with reports. Repairs/replacement as needed from R5 000.00 allocation.

Technician registration: SAQCC Fire mandatory, with on-site verification by C-BRTA before work starts. Servicing standards: seals and labels on all equipment showing service date and next due date. Reporting: post-service reports required for fire extinguishers, hose reels, and fire suppression system, each stating status and recommendations.

Firm prices VAT inclusive. Item A: 2 annual services. Item B: 7 quarterly services. Item C: R5 000.00 repairs/replacement as needed.

Pricing format: firm prices, VAT inclusive

VAT rate: 15%

Pricing schedule:

• Item A: Inspection and servicing of firefighting equipment annually — 2 services (18 × 4.5 kg DCP, 1 × 5 kg CO2, 9 × hose reels)
• Item B: Inspection and servicing of fire suppression system quarterly — 7 services
• Item C: Repairs/replacement — as needed, fixed allocation R5 000.00

Bid validity: 60 days from closing date

No bid security, performance bond, retention, or turnover threshold is stated.

Mandatory registrations and status:

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: required for all bidders
• SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN: required; application via eFiling at www.sars.gov.za
• If no TCS PIN available, CSD number must be provided
• For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors: each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number

B-bbee:

• Specific goals require B-BBEE Level 1–4 for maximum 10 points
• Evidence: valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• Additional points: women-owned (5 points), disabled-owned (5 points)

Disqualification grounds:

• State employment of bidder, directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons
• Listing on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
• False declaration on SBD 4 or SBD 6.1

Foreign suppliers:

• If not resident, with no branch, permanent establishment, income source, or tax liability in South Africa, TCS PIN is not required
• Must complete foreign supplier questionnaire if applicable

Maximum 10 points for B-BBEE Level 1–4. Evidence: B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Additional 5 points for women-owned (CSD verified), 5 points for disabled-owned (medical report). Non-submission of SBD 6.1 scores zero.

Contract form: SBD 7 to be completed and signed by successful bidder. Contract duration: 24 months ending 30 September 2028. General Conditions of Contract: Government Procurement General Contract Conditions July 2011, plus Special Contract Conditions to be finalised during contracting. Fraudulent preference claims may result in disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.

No news releases about the RFQ or award without C-BRTA consent. Brand-specific specification concerns must be raised within 3 days of publication. Non-tax compliance correction: 7 days. SBD disclosure: 3 days.

CSD registration mandatory. SARS TCS PIN or CSD number required. Separate TCS/PIN/CSD for each joint venture or consortium party. State employees and their companies excluded. Seven days to correct tax non-compliance; three days to disclose SBD information.

80/20 system: 80 points price, 20 points specific goals. Formula: Ps = 80 × (1 − (Pt − Pmin) / Pmin). Specific goals: B-BBEE Level 1–4 (10), women-owned (5), disabled-owned (5).