The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INDEPENDENT LEGAL AND TAX OPINION ON THE INCOME-TAX TREATMENT OF PURPOSE-SPECIFIC DTIC GRANTS. P

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INDEPENDENT LEGAL AND TAX OPINION ON THE INCOME-TAX TREATMENT OF PURPOSE-SPECIFIC DTIC GRANTS. Procurement method: Request for Quotation. Delivery location: 1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001. Province: Gauteng. A briefing session is held for this tender on 09 September 2026 12:00 UTC. Venue: Microsoft Teams. Bids close on 14 September 2026 11:00 UTC.

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RFQ 202057: FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR INDEPENDENT LEGAL AND

TAX OPINION ON THE INCOME-TAX TREATMENT OF PURPOSE-SPECIFIC DTIC GRANTS Dear Bidder The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) hereby invites suitably qualifie d service providers for the appointment independent legal and tax opinion on the income -tax treatment of purpose -specific dtic grants The details of the service to be provided below.

Please note the following:

o Scope of services specified on page 4 o Closing date specified on page 10 o SABS Procurement terms and conditions (accessed on the sabs website) o Bidders must submit the following documents with the quotations:

• National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
• A valid copy of BBBEE certificate/ Sworn Affidavit (to claim specific goals)
• SBD 4 Bidders Disclosure Form
• SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the Preferential Procurement

Regulations 2022 OUR REF RFQ 202057 ENQUIRIES Ntobeko Mweli

TELEPHONE: [contact details removed]

DATE 07 September 2026 PAGE 2 of 21

1. Background

The SABS is a statutory body established in term of Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. 24 of 1945) and continues to operate in terms of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008) as the national standardization institution in South Africa, mandated to:

• develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards.
• promote quality in connection with commodities; and
• render conformity assessment services and matters connected therewith.

2. Request for Quotation (RFQ)

This RFQ serves as an invitation to submit bids the appointment of a service provider for independent legal and tax opinion on the income-tax treatment of purpose-specific DTIC grants subject to the SABS Standard Terms and Conditions, of which a copy is available on www.sabs.co.za, accessible through the link:

https: //www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp

The Bidder is requested to supply its quotation, in writing, by the date specified. Should the Bidder require any clarification, the clarification should be submitted by e -mail to the Procurement Specialist identified in this document. …

OCID: ocds-9t57fa-169334

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