B-BBEE preference points calculator
Pick your B-BBEE status level and the PPPFA threshold that applies to the tender, and see your preference points instantly — free, no signup.
Your B-BBEE preference points
20 / 20
| B-BBEE status level | 80/20 (up to R50m) | 90/10 (above R50m) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | 20 | 10 |
| Level 2 | 18 | 9 |
| Level 3 | 14 | 6 |
| Level 4 | 12 | 5 |
| Level 5 | 8 | 4 |
| Level 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Level 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Level 8 | 2 | 1 |
| Non-compliant / no B-BBEE status | 0 | 0 |
This scores your B-BBEE component only.
A real bid lives or dies on more than preference points. Industrial Hub checks B-BBEE alongside your CIDB grade, CSD registration and tax status, per tender, against the live feed.
Check full readiness on a live tenderWhich system applies: 80/20 or 90/10?
This is a rule set by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations, not by Industrial Hub or any tender platform. The threshold is the estimated Rand value of the contract:
- 80/20 — contracts with an estimated value up to R50 million. 80 points are awarded for price, 20 for B-BBEE status.
- 90/10 — contracts with an estimated value above R50 million. 90 points are awarded for price, 10 for B-BBEE status.
The tender document states which system it uses — always check the actual bid pack rather than assuming from the contract size.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 80/20 and 90/10 split?
They are the two price/preference point systems set by the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) regulations, not by Industrial Hub. Tenders with an estimated value up to R50 million use 80/20 (80 points price, 20 points B-BBEE); tenders above R50 million use 90/10 (90 points price, 10 points B-BBEE).
How are B-BBEE preference points worked out?
A bidder’s B-BBEE status level (1 to 8, or non-compliant) maps to a fixed number of points on each system’s scale — up to 20 points on 80/20, up to 10 points on 90/10. A Level 1 contributor gets the maximum; a non-compliant bidder gets zero.
Does this calculator check my whole tender readiness?
No. It scores the B-BBEE component only. A real bid also depends on your CIDB grade, CSD registration and tax compliance status, per tender — Industrial Hub checks all of those together against the live South African tender feed.
Do I need to sign up to use this?
No. The calculator and the full points table are free to use with no signup and no email required.
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