# TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL SEEKS THE SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED AND ACCREDITED B-BBEE VERIFICATION AGENCY (LEVEL ONE EME) TO CONDUCT A B-BBEE VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (12MONTHS), COVERING 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-10.

- **Reference:** RFQ202627/42
- **Issuer:** [Kwa-Zulu Natal - Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kwa-zulu-natal-trade-and-investment-kwazulu-natal.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-10 14:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE Verification Agency (Level One EME) to conduct a 12-month B-BBEE verification for Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (1 Apr 2025–31 Mar 2026).** The RFQ (RFQ202627-42) seeks an experienced agency to produce verification certificates, assist with B-BBEE Commission reporting, and strengthen B-BBEE implementation at TIKZN.

#### Requirements
- SANAS accreditation as a B-BBEE Verification Agency (Level One EME) is mandatory.
- Administrative/compliance: registration on CSD or SARS PIN; complete SBD4, SBD1, POPIA consent, and SBD6.1; provide tax/compliance proofs.
- Capability: detailed proposal with company profile, project team CVs, five client reference letters, work plan, and full budget with costings.
- Methodology and deliverables: inception report within 1 week of appointment; data collection and verification for 2025/2026 period; B-BBEE report, scorecards, certificates; final close-out report; quarterly updates to the B-BBEE Committee.
- Evaluation: minimum 70% on functionality; price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points) to follow PPPFA 2022; provide proof for specific goals (RDP, gender ownership, Black ownership).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 10 September 2026, 12:00. Submissions via email; include RFQ number in the subject line (quotations@tikzn.co.za). Late or incomplete submissions will be invalid. (RFQ details in RFQ202627-42 B-BBEE VERICATION AGENCY1.pdf)
- Documents to submit: completed SBD4, SBD1, SBD6.1; POPIA consent; CSD/MAAA reference; company quotation on letterhead; tax/compliance details; proof of SANAS accreditation; CVs and client references; detailed work plan and budget.
- Briefing session: none (N/A).
- If not attached, bid documents are provided in Annexes of the RFQ package; ensure all mandatory forms are completed and signed.

Notes: The RFQ requires evidence of SANAS accreditation, CSD/SARS status, and specific goals proof (e.g., RDP, women ownership, Black ownership). Attachments and forms referenced include SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, POPIA, and related declarations. (Referenced in RFQ202627-42 B-BBEE VERICATION AGENCY1.pdf)

## Description

TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL SEEKS THE SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED AND ACCREDITED B-BBEE VERIFICATION AGENCY (LEVEL ONE EME) TO CONDUCT A B-BBEE VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (12MONTHS), COVERING 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026.

TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL SEEKS THE SERVICES OF AN EXPERIENCED AND ACCREDITED B-BBEE VERIFICATION AGENCY (LEVEL ONE EME) TO CONDUCT A B-BBEE VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR (12MONTHS), COVERING 1 APRIL 2025 TO 31 MARCH 2026.

Delivery Location: 1 Arundel Close, Kingsmead Office Park - Durban - Durban - 4001

## Documents

- RFQ202627-42 B-BBEE VERICATION AGENCY1.pdf

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