The National Library of South Africa seeks to appoint a service provider for B-BBEE verification services.Closed

Overview

The National Library of South Africa seeks a service provider to perform B-BBEE verification and issue a B-BBEE Certificate for the NLSA for a 1-year engagement. Bidders should have B-BBEE verification capabilities, be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and be able to deliver a verified contributor status and certificate, plus present findings at a debrief. The RFQ requires evidence of qualifications, three reference letters, and a detailed technical and pricing proposal. Submissions are to be emailed to Quotations@nlsa.ac.za; bid closing is 27 July 2026 (11:00 per the TOR, 09:00 per metadata), with 60 days bid validity.

Requirements

• Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and meet technical/qualifications for B-BBEE verification (as per RFQ).
• Complete SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 bid documents (SBD 6.1: 80/20 or 90/10 preference; Black Owned details).
• Three contactable reference letters of similar work in the last 2 years.
• CV of a BEE Analyst with qualifications and certificates.
• Detailed technical approach: steps, scorecard, resources, and delivery timing.
• Pricing: VAT-inclusive quotation; alignment with 80/20/90/10 evaluation and specific goals (e.g., black ownership points).
• Quotations valid for 60 days; submission via email to the address above. (Documents referenced in attached SBDs and Terms of Reference).

How to Apply

• Deadline: Closing date 27 July 2026 11:00 (TOR); submission deadline 27 July 2026 09:00 (metadata).
• Submission method: Electronic submission via email to Quotations@nlsa.ac.za.
• Documents to complete/submit: Completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; pricing; CV; three references; detailed approach. (See attached: SBD4.pdf, SBD6.1 Black Owned.pdf, Terms for Reference - BEE VERIFICATION 2026.pdf).
• Registrations or pre-qualifications: Must be registered on the CSD.
• Briefing session: Not indicated in the documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ documents available in the attached zip (Request-for-quotation-BBBEE-Verification-services.zip).
• Additional notes: The RFQ requires adherence to standard bid documents and evaluation criteria; bids remain valid for 60 days. Enquiries to SCM Office (Lorraine Mongwe) at the listed email/phone.