APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY BULK PREPAID AIRTIME SERVICES FOR A PERIOD COVERING TWENTY (24) MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF APPOINTMENTClosed

Overview

Statistics South Africa seeks a service provider to supply bulk prepaid airtime services for a 24-month period from appointment, targeted at prepaid airtime suppliers capable of bulk delivery and meeting government bidding requirements.

Requirements

• Administrative and compliance documents: SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; General Conditions of Contract; Terms of Reference and supporting documents; board resolution; CIPC registration; certified ID for owner/director; Central Supplier Database (CSD) details; SARS tax clearance or PIN; company profile/proposal; any other specification-related documents. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• Registrations and compliance: register on CSD; provide SARS TCS PIN or alternative; separate TCS/PIN/CSD for consortia or joint ventures; ensure tax matters are in order.
• Procurement rules: bid on official forms only; submission in one sealed envelope; 36-hour post-delivery deadline if sent by post; late bids not considered; price must be provided in RSA currency with VAT where applicable.
• Competition rules and sub-contracting: 80/20 preference framework (80 price / 20 specific goals); disclose any sub-contracting and the sub-contractor’s HDI-related eligibility if applicable.
• Pricing and terms: Non-firm prices with defined escalation formula; provide a price breakdown (D1, D2, etc. totaling 100%); include exchange-rate variations if relevant. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: submit by 16 July 2026 at 11:00. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• How to submit: one original bid proposal + one copy + electronic copy (USB) in a single sealed envelope; deposit into Statistics South Africa bid box at Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria 0002; ensure documents are handwritten where required. Bids deposited by post/courier must arrive 36 hours before closing. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• Documents to submit: all SBD forms (1, 3.2, 4, 6.1), GCC, Terms of Reference, board resolution, CIPC cert, ID copies, CSD (full detail), SARS TCS/PIN, company profile, and any other specification-related documents. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: register on CSD; obtain tax clearance; provide TCS/PIN if applicable; for joint ventures, each party submits separate proofs. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• Briefing: briefing details not specified in the attached documents; contact the Bid Office for guidance. Briefing venue listed in metadata: Isibalo House, Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)
• Documents location: bid documents are contained in the attached STATS SA 002/26.pdf; for questions, contact the Bid Office at Bidoffice@statssa.gov.za or 012-310-6978. (STATS SA 002/26.pdf)