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Overview

Procurement of PLUGINS (software plugins) by Statistics South Africa via a Request for Quotation (RFQ-112636). Bidders should be software/IT providers capable of supplying and pricing plugins under firm pricing, with BBEEE considerations and compliance with SA tender forms.

• Relevant bidders: software/plugin suppliers, integrators, or IT service firms with experience in plugin delivery.
• Key framework: 80/20 preference points (price 80, specific goals 20) and required pre-qualification/compliance documents.

Requirements

• Use of 80/20 preference point system; maximum 100 points (80 for price, 20 for specific goals).
• Specific goals and proof:
  • Black ownership: up to 10 points
  • Woman ownership: up to 5 points
  • Youth ownership: up to 3 points
  • Disability: up to 2 points
  • Provide documented proof (IDs, company registrations, CSD reports, HPCSA certificate where required) per annexure rules.
• Declarations and attestations:
  • Complete and sign the bidder’s declaration (ownership, independence, non-collusion).
  • Certification requirements for ownership documents (certified IDs, company registrations not older than 6 months).
• Compliance documents:
  • Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS or CSD number; VAT status as applicable.
  • B-BBEE status: certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs may have specific requirements).
• Pricing and procurement rules:
  • Firm prices only (no exchange-rate-based variations); prices exclusive of VAT except where VAT-registered.
  • Pricing schedule must be provided for all items (plugins).

Documents referenced in the tender:

• Annexure D (SBD 6.1) – Preference Points Claim Form (80/20) and required proof for Specific Goals (see documents in attachments).
• Annexure A (SBD1) – Invitation to bid, tax/compliance requirements, and submission instructions.
• Annexure A (SBD1) – Bid submission and tax compliance details (see attached SBD1 documents).
• SBD4 Annexure A – Bidder’s Disclosure (conflicts of interest, state employees, etc.).
• SBD3.1 – Pricing Schedule (Firm Prices) for Plugins.

Specification details: attached Specification.pdf (content not provided in text).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 October 2026 at 16:00 (closing time). Email submissions to quotations@statssa.gov.za (SBD1).
• Submission method: Email bids with all required forms and pricing schedules (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4 Annexure A, SBD6.1 Annexure D) as attachments. Include the pricing schedule and all compliance documents (SARS PIN/TCS or CSD, B-BBEE).
• Documents to complete/submit (from attached docs):
  • SBD1 Annexure A (Invitation, submission details, tax compliance)
  • SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule (Firm Prices)
  • SBD4 Annexure A (Bidder’s Disclosure)
  • SBD6.1 Annexure D (Preference Points Claim Form)
  • Any proof for Specific Goals (Black, Woman, Youth, Disability)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications:
  • Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS or CSD number
  • B-BBEE status: certificate or sworn affidavit
  • IDs and company registrations for ownership proof (within validity window)
• Briefing session: Address listed as 1 Koch Street, Isibalo House, Salvokop, Pretoria (briefing details not explicitly time/date in the text).
• Where to obtain bid documents: Documents are provided in attached standard bidding documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, Annexure D) and Specification.pdf; otherwise, access through the tender portal as noted in attachments (e.g., etenders.gov.za).

Notes:

• Specific details about intermediate deadlines or mandatory briefing are not explicit beyond the briefing address; refer to attached SBDs for exact conditions. (See: SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, Annexure D)