Television Commercial Production Services

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), an independent statutory body that investigates maladministration, corruption, and misuse of state assets and public money, has issued Request for Quotation RFQ 042 2026/27B for the end-to-end production of a television commercial (TVC). The service provider must produce one commercial of no more than one minute, along with various cutdowns for multiple media outlets. The commercial will focus on the impact of SIU investigations, specifically the end of the cycle of returning National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) funds and how this changes the circumstances of the beneficiary. The campaign aims to show South Africans the SIU's work and how recovered money can change lives. The scope includes casting and managing minimal on-screen talent with broadcast and digital usage rights, developing a production schedule aligned with SIU deadlines, and supplying crew, equipment, lighting, and sound for filming at one to two controlled locations. Limited vernacular translations are required, with subtitles preferred. The provider must also source and license royalty-free music and sound effects, edit and post-produce the footage, balance audio and voiceover, and deliver final masters for television, radio, and social media. A dedicated project manager must liaise with the SIU Communications team and ensure delivery within agreed timeframes.

Mandatory requirements include registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD), a compliant CSD tax status, proven experience in television commercial production, one or more signed reference letters from comparable projects, and two commercial productions supplied as links or copies. Bidders must also provide the project manager's contact details and a proven network of collaborating service providers. Statutory documents include director ID copies, CIPC registration, a SARS PIN, a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and fully completed SBD forms. Successful bidders must pass Security Agency vetting, sign a confidentiality agreement and an occupational health and safety agreement, and may be subject to screening by the SIU internal integrity unit. The SIU expects the final product to be delivered within four days of the purchase order being issued. Payment is made within 30 days of invoice, with no pre-payments. Evaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system, where 80 points are for price and 20 for B-BBEE status, and the quote must include VAT. The estimated value is up to R1,000,000 (VAT inclusive), which is a process threshold rather than the project budget. A non-compulsory briefing session takes place on 23 October 2026 from 09:00 to 10:00 via Microsoft Teams, and submissions must be emailed to RFQ@siu.org.za by 16:00 on 28 October 2026. The document contains some inconsistencies, including a 90-day validity period in one section and 30 days in another, and a 12-month contract value in the pricing schedule despite a once-off contract period. Bidders should clarify these points with the SIU before submitting.