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MBD 8 — Declaration of Bidder's Past SCM Practices (Companion Guide)
Companion guide for MBD/SBD 8 — declares whether your business has been involved in any past SCM misconduct, blacklisting or fraud.
This is a companion guide — not the official form.
BidBetter does not reproduce regulated South African Government forms. Always download and use the latest official version directly from National Treasury or the relevant authority.
Purpose of the form
MBD 8 — Declaration of Bidder's Past Supply Chain Management (SCM) Practices asks the bidder to confirm whether the entity, its directors or shareholders have:
- been listed on the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers (blacklisted)
- been listed as a tender defaulter under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act
- had a contract terminated in the past five years for poor performance
- abused the SCM system
- committed fraud or any other improper conduct in relation to such system
What bidders should review before answering
- Check the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers for both the company and individual directors.
- Check the Register of Tender Defaulters maintained by National Treasury.
- Review the past 5 years of contracts for any termination, settlement, or formal complaint.
- Confirm with directors whether any have served on a board of an entity that was blacklisted.
Common issues
- Bidders unaware that an old, dormant company they were directors of was blacklisted.
- Confusing dispute with termination for poor performance — only specific terminations need to be disclosed; check the wording.
- Marking NO without actually checking the register.
Integrity warning
A false MBD 8 declaration is treated as fraud. Penalties include:
- Disqualification from this tender
- Listing on the Database of Restricted Suppliers (10 years possible)
- Criminal sanction under the PFMA / Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act
Before you sign — quick checklist
- [ ] National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers checked
- [ ] Register of Tender Defaulters checked
- [ ] Past 5 years of contract performance reviewed
- [ ] All directors' histories reviewed
- [ ] Form signed by an authorised representative
- [ ] Date matches submission date
Not legal advice. When in doubt, disclose. It is far better to declare a borderline matter and explain it than to be caught omitting information.