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Summary
The csir is seeking quotations from accredited certification bodies to conduct iso 9001:2015 third‑party certification audits for a beneficiary company in kwazulu‑natal. Bidders must provide full accreditation proof, audit documentation and comply with csir’s submission and compliance requirements.
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technical scope
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financial capacity
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pricing
2 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
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evaluation
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experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
balance between cost of good quality vs. the cost of poor quality
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
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Important Dates
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Issue date: 06 February 2026.
First submission deadline (mentioned in the header, but superseded): 13 February 2026 @ 16:30.
Final closing date and time: 20 February 2026 @ 16:30 (strict deadline, no late submissions).
RFQ validity period: 90 calendar days from the closing date.
No site‑visit or briefing dates are stated in the document.
Contact Information
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Submit the quotation by e‑mail to [email protected]; use the RFQ number (6661/20/02/2026) and description as the e‑mail subject.
Deadline: 20 February 2026 at 16:30 (late submissions will be rejected).
Maximum total attachment size per e‑mail: 25 MB. Do not use cloud‑storage links (WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
File names must be short and simple; follow the naming convention indicated in the RFQ (e.g., “RFQ6661_Pricing.xlsx”).
All mandatory returnable documents (see Table 2) must be attached and marked “Yes/No”. Missing any mandatory document results in automatic disqualification.
Essential returnable documents (Table 1) – Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1 & SBD 4), Preference Points Award Form, latest CSD report, latest B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CVs and qualifications of lead auditors – must be completed, signed and uploaded.
Provide proof of ISO 17021 accreditation (recognised by SANAS) and attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
Lead auditors must hold ISO 17024 training and be registered with IRCA, SAACTA, Exemplar or equivalent.
Failure to submit any mandatory or essential document, or to comply with the email size/name rules, will lead to immediate elimination.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Phase 1 – Elimination Criteria (must be met before price is considered):
a) Not listed on the NT restricted‑supplier or tender‑defaulter database.
b) All mandatory returnable documents submitted and valid.
c) All required files uploaded as per paragraph 8.2.
d) Meets the technical specification requirements.
Phase 2 – Price and Preference Points Evaluation:
80 % of the total score is based on price (lowest acceptable price receives 80 points; other bids scored proportionally).
20 % of the total score is based on preference points (specific goals – Black ownership up to 15 points, Black‑women ownership up to 5 points).
Preference points are claimed using Annexure E; failure to submit proof means no points are awarded.
Bids eliminated in Phase 1 are not evaluated for price or preference points.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Scope of Work (Annexure A):
ISO 9001:2015 QMS Document Review.
Project inception meeting.
Pre‑audit document review.
Stage 1 certification audit.
Non‑conformance report (NCR) closure.
Stage 2 certification audit.
Final audit and certification recommendation.
Issuance of ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
Project duration: six (6) months from contract signing.
Audits to cover operational and strategic areas, cost of quality analysis, customer‑satisfaction measures, and product performance comparisons.
Deliverables include audit reports, NCR closure evidence, certification certificate, and any required follow‑up documentation.
Financial Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT) and any unconditional discounts.
Indicate any price escalation or exchange‑rate exposure, specifying the currency and rate of exchange used.
Quote must include all ancillary costs (freight, insurance, duties, travel, accommodation, etc.).
Use the Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) to present unit prices and totals; deviations must be explained in the quotation.
Payment will be made according to CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions (details not provided in the excerpt).
No mention of performance bonds or guarantees; if required, the CSIR may request them during due‑diligence (see Section 14.7).
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation_ISO 9001 Certification.pdf
Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number; CSIR will verify tax compliance via CSD.
Provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate (or TCS PIN) proving SARS compliance; non‑compliance leads to disqualification (Section 18).
Submit latest B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit; preference points are awarded based on Black ownership and Black‑women ownership (Annexure E).
Demonstrate ISO 17021 accreditation recognised by SANAS for certification bodies operating in South Africa.
Attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
Lead auditors must hold ISO 17024 training and be registered with IRCA, SAACTA, Exemplar or equivalent; provide their CVs and qualifications.
All documents must be signed by an authorised representative; include proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
Compliance with POPI Act and signing of the Mutual Non‑Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) is mandatory.
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Inferred operational need
9001:2015 quality management system specific requirements and processes
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
19Mandatory requirement
9001:2015 quality management system Certificate awarding 4 PRICING REQUIREMENTS 4.1 Pricing must be provided in South African Rand (including all applicable taxes less all unconditional discounts). 4.2 Prices that are subject to escalation and exchange rate fluctuations are to be clearly indicated, with the currency and ROE used in the quotation must be clearly indicated. 4.3 Price should include additional cost elements such as freight, insurance until acceptance, duty where applicable, etc. 4.4 Payment will be according to the CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions. 4.5 Please provide a detail pricing using a Pricing Schedule outlined under Annexure B. Bidders are to price their quotations using the Pricing Schedule. Explanatory notes must be provided in the quotation when deviating from the Pricing
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
20Inferred operational need
Provide ISO 17021 accreditation recognised by SANAS and attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
21Inferred operational need
Provide proof of ISO 17021 accreditation (recognised by SANAS) and attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
29Inferred operational need
Quote prices in ZAR, inclusive of VAT and all ancillary costs, using the Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) and indicate any escalation or exchange‑rate assumptions.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
30Mandatory requirement
File names must be short and simple; follow the naming convention indicated in the RFQ (e.g., “RFQ6661_Pricing.xlsx”).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Inferred operational need
detailed scope of work is outlined under Annexure A The overall objective of the project is to independently audit and certify the beneficiary company in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality management system. These include:
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
33Mandatory requirement
Submit all mandatory and essential returnable documents (Table 2 and Table 1) via email by 20 Feb 2026 16:30, adhering to a 25 MB attachment limit and simple file naming.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
34Inferred operational need
Meet the technical scope: document review, Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, NCR closure, final audit and issuance of the ISO 9001:2015 certificate within six months of contract signing.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UBICERT.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
35Inferred operational need
Submit the quotation by e‑mail to [email protected]; use the RFQ number (6661/20/02/2026) and description as the e‑mail subject.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
38Mandatory requirement
All mandatory returnable documents (see Table 2) must be attached and marked “Yes/No”. Missing any mandatory document results in automatic disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
48Inferred operational need
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database, provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate (or TCS PIN), and a valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit for preference points.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
49Mandatory requirement
Pass Phase 1 elimination criteria (no listing on restricted‑supplier or defaulter registers, complete mandatory documents, and compliance with technical specifications) before price and preference points are evaluated.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UBICERT as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 71400 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
50Mandatory requirement
Essential returnable documents (Table 1) – Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1 & SBD 4), Preference Points Award Form, latest CSD report, latest B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CVs and qualifications of lead auditors – must be completed, signed and uploaded.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.