# PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ADVERTORIALS IN PROVINCIAL CITY NEWSPAPERS

> This tender closed on 2026-08-11.

- **Reference:** RFQ 072 2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Special Investigation Unit](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/special-investigation-unit.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-11 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Advertising and market research](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M73.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of media buying services for the placement of advertorials in nine provincial city newspapers.** This RFQ is open to media buying/advertising agencies with proven media buying capability. Key prerequisites include CSD registration, tax compliance, BBBEE documentation, and a prior media buying reference. The estimated value supports an 80/20 evaluation, with a maximum overall value around R1,000,000 (VAT incl.). No briefing session is listed. Submissions due by 11 August 2026, 10:00. (RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Eligibility/mandatory
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Tax compliant (CSD tax status compliant)
- Quote aligned to Scope of Work
- One contactable reference letter for past media buying work
- Administrative documents: IDs for company directors, CIPC registration, SARS PIN, BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit
- Fully completed RFQ including SBD4 and SBD6.1
- Price schedule reflecting total cost including VAT

- Administrative and contractual
- BBBEE verification to qualify for preference points
- Compliance with to-be-signed forms and potential SIU vetting
- No pre-payments; payments within 30 days of invoice
- Proof of publication and coordination with newspapers required per scope of work
- The contract is a once-off engagement, subject to SIU terms and SLA if applicable

- Scope-specific requirements (from attached RFQ)
- Place one full-color A4 advertorial in each newspaper (The Witness, Mafikeng Mail, Capricorn Voice, Bloemfontein Koerant, DFA, Daily Dispatch, Mpumalanga News, Cape Argus, The Citizen)
- Publication date: 27 August 2026; general news section only
- SIU to provide final artwork; bidder to manage bookings and provide post-publication proofs
- Nine newspapers across nine provinces; all VAT-inclusive pricing

(Source: RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 11 August 2026 at 10:00; submit to RFQ@siu.org.za (NB: only submissions to this address will be considered). (RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf)
- Submission method: email; no briefing session listed (venue None)
- Documents to submit (where applicable): fully completed RFQ with SBD4 and SBD6.1; BBBEE verification; CSD and tax compliance proof; detailed pricing schedule with VAT; one media buying reference; company registration documents; IDs for directors; proof of publication plan
- Pre-qualification/registrations: CSD registration; SARS tax compliance status; BBBEE status; potential vetting by SIU
- Briefing session: not applicable (None)
- Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ document (RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf)

Notes: Claimed preference points follow PPPFA 80/20 (or 90/10 as applicable); the tender value and evaluation emphasize best value and integrity screening. The successful bidder may sign a contract (SBD7) and enter into an SLA.

## Description

PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ADVERTORIALS IN PROVINCIAL CITY NEWSPAPERS

PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ADVERTORIALS IN PROVINCIAL CITY NEWSPAPERS

Conditions: RFQ@siu.org.za

NB: Only submissions sent to and received from this correct email address on or before closing date and time will be considered.

## Documents

- RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf..pdf
- RFQ DOCUMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF MEDIA BUYING SERVICES.pdf

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