Language Editing and Translation ServicesClosed

Overview

Appointment of a service provider for Language Editing and Translation Services (English-Afrikaans) for the Land Bank. The contract covers translation of 20,000 words and editing of 30,000 words over 12 months for marketing collateral and related materials. Bidders should be experienced translation/editing service providers with strong English-Afrikaans capabilities and relevant compliance credentials. The RFQ uses a two-stage evaluation (mandatory requirements, then price plus specific goals) and requires a 120-day validity.

(Reference: RFQ - Translation and Editing Services _1.pdf)

Requirements

• Submit a detailed quotation on the official forms.
• Proof of SARS good standing (via CSD or SARS e-filing PIN).
• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Completed SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Form) with BBBEE proof.
• Tax compliance status PIN or CSD number; if in a joint venture/consortium, each party must provide separate TCS/CSD.
• Vendor Accreditation and related supplier information forms completed and signed.
• Maintain confidentiality; sign a confidentiality agreement if required.
• Compliance with PPPFA and related GCC/Special Conditions; provide required evidence for specific goals (e.g., BBBEE).
• Undergo due diligence, KYC/POPI checks as part of final award process.

(From: RFQ document sections A–E; references in RFQ PDF)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 23 October 2026 at 16:00; late bids not accepted.
• Submission method: Electronic submissions via ALegwale@landbank.co.za and quotations@landbank.co.za (see RFQ).
• Documents to submit: Detailed quotation; pricing schedule for 20,000 English-Afrikaans translation and 30,000 words editing; SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; Tax/BBBEE documents; CSD/SARS records; Vendor accreditation; confidentiality as required.
• Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance PIN (or SARS TCS), CSD registration, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Briefing: Not explicitly detailed in the text; a briefing address is listed in metadata (see RFQ) but no session details are specified. Refer to the attached RFQ for briefing session information if any.
• Obtain bid documents: See attached RFQ document (RFQ - Translation and Editing Services _1.pdf). Pricing and forms are within that document.
• Note: The RFQ requires adherence to SBD forms and pricing rules; prices exclude VAT and must cover all delivery costs.

(Submission details and document requirements are described in the RFQ PDF; see filename in metadata)