# Appointment of a service providers to provide eBooks and hard-copy books

> This tender closed on 2026-07-17.

- **Reference:** RFQ09/07/2026
- **Issuer:** [Science & Technology](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/science-technology.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-17 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to supply eBooks and hard-copy books to the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI).** The contract covers library resources for the Knowledge Resource Centre, including both digital and physical titles (e.g., African Origins of Civilisation, African Philosophy, Ubuntu-focused works; see ToR-Books.docx). Suitable bidders are those with library procurement capabilities, eBook content delivery, printing/distribution of physical books, cataloguing experience, and compliance with South Africa’s public-sector procurement rules (SARS tax clearance, CSD registration, BBBEE).

#### Requirements
- Registration and compliance: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration or SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; separate TCS/CSD for joint ventures/sub-contractors.
- Documentation: Completed and signed SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1); POPIA/privacy consent documentation; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for specific-goals scoring).
- Capability: Detailed company profile showing relevant knowledge/experience and accreditation; ability to supply both eBooks and hard-copy books as specified.
- Compliance: VAT where applicable; no disqualifications due to state-employment rules; compliance with GCC and any applicable special conditions.
- Evaluation criteria: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points) under the 80/20 framework, with potential preference for EMEs/QSEs and ownership-based goals (as detailed in SBD6.1/PP Regulations 2022).

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 17 July 2026 at 11:00. (RFQ reference: RFQ09/07/2026)
- Submission method: Email bids to charlotte.nukeri@dsti.gov.za (0) SBD 1, 4, 6.1; or deposit documents in the bid box at the specified DSTI address. (see documents listed)
- Documents to submit: Signed SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD registration or SARS TCS details; tax/compliance documents; detailed company profile; POPIA consent documents; price proposal including VAT.
- Scope reference: ToR-Books.docx details the required books and note that eBook links will be embedded in the library page.
- Other notes: Proposals may be subject to compliance screening and may require documentary proof for specific-goal claims; contact details for queries are in the tender docs (Charlotte Nukeri).

Documents referenced: ToR-Books.docx; 0) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (80-20).docx; SBD 6.1 POPI notice.

## Description

Appointment of a service providers to provide eBooks and hard-copy books

Appointment of a service providers to provide eBooks and hard-copy books

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- 0\) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (6.1 in terms of PPR 2022)80-20.docx..docx
- ToR-Books.docx..docx
- 0\) SBD 1, 4, 6.1 and POPIA (6.1 in terms of PPR 2022)80-20.docx

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [eTenders OCDS API](https://www.etenders.gov.za/Home/opportunities?id=1)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md

---

> Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/appointment-of-a-service-providers-to-provide-ebooks-and-hard-copy-books-64df6ca9