This tender has been awarded to METROHM SA for R 4 392 753 44.
Awarded
Award Information
Award Value
R 4 392 753 44
Winning Supplier
METROHM SA
Type: GEN
Telecommunications
Human Health Activities
RFB118-25-26: outright purchase of two (2) automated flouride analysers with a fluoride ion selective electrode for fcl pretoria including installation, qualification and operational performance and service and maintenance for a period of five (5) years.
RFB118-25-26: outright purchase of two (2) automated flouride analysers with a fluoride ion selective electrode for fcl pretoria including installation, qualification and operational performance and service and maintenance for a period of five (5) years.
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The national health laboratory service (nhls) seeks bids for the outright purchase of two automated fluoride analysers with fluoride ion‑selective electrodes for its pretoria laboratory, including installation, qualification, operational performance and a five‑year service and maintenance contract. The tender is open to all qualified suppliers and requires full, vat‑inclusive pricing and compliance with strict technical and mandatory requirements.
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Provide two fully automated fluoride analysers meeting all mandatory technical specifications (autosampler configuration, automatic rinse, waste discharge, Windows 11 software, LIMS integration, etc.).
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
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Important Dates
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
Closing date and time: 27 January 2026, 11:00 am (UTC).
Offer validity: 180 days from the closing date.
No other briefing, site‑visit or clarification dates were extracted – check the original tender notice for any additional dates.
No phone number, physical address or additional contacts were extracted – verify the tender document for full contact details.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
Submit a complete bid package including the pricing schedule (Annexure B) with the total bid price clearly indicated and identical to the price in the pricing schedule.
All prices must be VAT‑inclusive, quoted in ZAR and firm/fixed from the closing date for the contract duration.
Include audited financial statements for the consortium or joint‑venture partners.
Use the provided costing template; deviation will lead to disqualification.
Include all costs (installation, delivery, site preparation, waste disposal, exchange‑rate linked portions, any additional costs) and ensure they are clearly itemised.
No price adjustments based solely on exchange‑rate fluctuations are allowed.
Submit the bid before 11:00 am on 27 January 2026 to the address specified in the tender notice (address not extracted – verify in the original tender document).
Ensure all mandatory returnable documents (technical substantiation, compliance declarations, etc.) are attached; missing documents will result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
Mandatory Requirements – any non‑compliance or unanswered mandatory question results in automatic disqualification.
Technical Functionality – weighted items (e.g., processor speed 20 %, storage 20 %, sensors 20 %, status indicators 20 %, temperature sensor range 20 %).
Minimum threshold – a bidder must achieve at least 75 % overall technical score to proceed to the next evaluation stage.
Scoring is based on the substantiation provided (brochure, specification sheet, commitment letter) for each requirement.
No separate preference points are mentioned; compliance with mandatory and functional criteria is the sole basis for evaluation.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
Scope:
Supply of two (2) automated fluoride analysers with fluoride ion‑selective electrode for the FCL Pretoria laboratory, including installation, qualification, operational performance, service and maintenance for five (5) years.
Autosampler configurable for two rack types (200 × 17 mm × 100 mm tubes; 120 × 28 mm × 80 mm bottles).
Automatic rinse after each sample run.
Ability to pipette/aspirate ≥1 ml sample into reaction vessel.
Automatic dispensing of solution into reaction vessel.
Reaction vessel capacity ≥50 ml with provision for thermometer (Pt1000 or NTC).
Reaction vessel accommodates two electrodes and mixing/stirring.
Automatic waste discharge.
Single‑computer control with software that performs quantitative analysis, interfaces with existing LIMS/Trakcare, provides diagnostics, error logs and user privileges.
Computer must run Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365 and licensed antivirus for 5 years.
Capability to analyse fluoride in biological samples (blood).
Software must include pre‑configured methods for fluoride analysis.
Technical Functionality (scored items, each 20 %):
Processor speed/RAM (e.g., 16 GB = 20 %).
Internal storage (e.g., 2 TB = 20 %).
Sensors on both waste and rinse bottles.
Status indicators for running/standby/off.
Temperature sensor range (‑10 °C to 50 °C = 20 %).
Overall technical threshold: ≥75 % required to advance.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
Provide total bid price (VAT inclusive) in the pricing schedule; it must match the amount indicated in the bid cover page.
Prices must be firm and fixed from the closing date for the contract term.
Include all delivery costs, installation, site preparation, and any other ancillary costs in the total price.
No price adjustments based solely on exchange‑rate variations are permitted.
Indicate any portion of the price linked to exchange‑rate fluctuations and provide substantiation.
Submit audited financial statements for all consortium/joint‑venture partners.
Offer must remain valid for 180 days after the closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB118_25-26_Bid document_Reviewed.pdf
No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B‑BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content) were extracted from the document. Verify the original tender for any such obligations.
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
Submit a complete, VAT‑inclusive bid with total price matching the pricing schedule and covering delivery, installation, site preparation and all ancillary costs.
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 METROHM SA.
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.
3Mandatory requirement
All prices must be firm and fixed for the contract duration; no adjustments based solely on exchange‑rate fluctuations are allowed.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
4Inferred operational need
Include audited financial statements for any consortium or joint‑venture partners and ensure offer validity for 180 days after the closing date.
Threshold: 180 days
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
5Inferred operational need
Meet the evaluation criteria: achieve at least 75 % overall technical score, with weighted functional items such as processor speed, storage, sensors and temperature range.
Threshold: at least 75 % overall technical score
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
6Mandatory requirement
Attach all mandatory returnable documents (technical substantiation, compliance declarations, etc.) before 11:00 am on 27 January 2026.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
7Inferred operational need
Verify any additional compliance obligations (CSD, B‑BBEE, CIDB, tax clearance, etc.) in the original tender notice.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
8Inferred operational need
Submit a complete bid package including the pricing schedule (Annexure B) with the total bid price clearly indicated and identical to the price in the pricing schedule.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
12Inferred operational need
Include all costs (installation, delivery, site preparation, waste disposal, exchange‑rate linked portions, any additional costs) and ensure they are clearly itemised.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
14Inferred operational need
Submit the bid before 11:00 am on 27 January 2026 to the address specified in the tender notice (address not extracted – verify in the original tender document).
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
15Mandatory requirement
Ensure all mandatory returnable documents (technical substantiation, compliance declarations, etc.) are attached; missing documents will result in 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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
22Inferred operational need
Supply of two (2) automated fluoride analysers with fluoride ion‑selective electrode for the FCL Pretoria laboratory, including installation, qualification, operational performance, service and maintenance for five (5) years.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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
Single‑computer control with software that performs quantitative analysis, interfaces with existing LIMS/Trakcare, provides diagnostics, error logs and user privileges.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
49Inferred operational need
No specific compliance requirements (e.g., CSD, tax clearance, B‑BBEE, CIDB, CIPC, professional registrations, local content) were extracted from the document. Verify the original tender for any such obligations.
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 METROHM SA as appointed for this tender.
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.
APPOINTMENT OF THE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR PROVISION OF HYGIENE CARE SERVICES FOR 2 YEARS (24 MONTHS) AT THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION PREMISES IN PRETORIA, BRUMMERIANRF/ CORP EM 65 /2025-26