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Ppecb requires a three-year contract for the supply and delivery of 31 laboratory chemicals, including solvents, acids, bases, salts and indicators, with annual volumes ranging from 1 to 242 units per product. Bidders must price every item on the annexure a schedule in south african rand including VAT for each of the three years, with year 1 pricing held firm for 12 months. The schedule is the core returnable and an incomplete or incorrectly priced schedule risks disqualification.
Submission method: dual submission — one signed hard copy delivered to the ppecb tender box and one electronic copy submitted via microsoft onedrive. Closing: 09 december 2026 at 11:00; NO late bids will be considered. Hard copy: seal the technical and pricing envelopes separately, place them in a sealed outer envelope marked tender: RFP/LAB/CHEMICALS/2026/06/R, and deliver to the tender box at ppecb head office, main reception, 45 silwerboom avenue, plattekloof, cape town, 7500. Electronic: share via microsoft onedrive with [email protected] And [email protected]; Technical documents in pdf and the pricing matrix in unencrypted ms excel, structured in the same sequence as the physical submission. Two-envelope format: envelope 1 – technical proposal (NO pricing; inclusion of pricing results in automatic disqualification); envelope 2 – pricing proposal (NO technical information). Submit one signed original and one electronic copy of each envelope. Returnable forms and documents: - sbd 1 – invitation to bid: bidder and contact details, signed offer cover page. - Sbd 3.3 – Pricing schedule: completed pricing schedule or schedule of rates. - Sbd 4 – declaration of interest: disclosure of state employment or connections to the institution. - Sbd 6.1 – Preference points claim form: claim for specific goals under the 80/20 system. - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (eme/qse). - Non-disclosure agreement (annexure a). - Tax compliance status pin certificate. - Bidder’s cover letter on company letterhead and table of contents. - Specification document declaration section, completed and signed. - Proof of authority to sign, such as a board resolution. - Csd master registration number (maaa number) included in sbd1. - For joint ventures or consortiums: signed joint venture agreement with work and rand value split, tax compliance of each member, proof of ownership or shareholder certificates or ID copies, and company registration certificates. Disqualification risks: late submission; pricing in envelope 1; technical information in envelope 2; failure to quote on all components; deviation from the prescribed pricing schedule; unsigned or omitted returnable forms; non-compliance with packaging and marking instructions.
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The technology innovation agency requires the servicing and calibration of a mettler toledo top-loader weighing balance at its umbogintwini industrial complex in amanzimtoti, kwazulu-natal. The quotation covers one unit and must be submitted by 10 november 2026 at 17:00. Bidders must be registered on the central supplier database and submit sbd 4 and sbd 6.1 Forms together with proof of specific goals. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points available for specific goals, so bidders should ensure all ownership evidence is included to maximise their score.
Closing: 10 november 2026 at 17:00; late quotations will not be considered. Submission: deliver to technology innovation agency, umbogintwini industrial complex, 1 dickens road, umbogintwini, amanzimtoti, 4126. Mandatory registration: central supplier database (csd) registration is required. Returnable documents: completed and signed RFQ form, sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), and proof of specific goals where applicable. Specific goals (20 points): 50% HDI ownership (5 points, share register/csd report), 51% black women ownership (5 points, share register/csd report), owner with disability (5 points, physician's letter with practice number), youth owner (5 points, certified ID card). Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system; price and specific goals determine the award. Price validity: quotations remain valid for 30 days after the closing date; payment within 30 days after delivery.
Supply and delivery of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (ahf) to the south african nuclear energy corporation for a 12-month period, with the chemical required to meet a fixed purity specification of more than 99.95% M/m and tightly capped impurity levels. Bidders must be able to supply product conforming to the referenced product specification, including limits on hexafluorosilicic acid, sulphuric acid, water, sulphur dioxide and arsenic. The product carries an indefinite shelf life. The most consequential consideration is proving that the offered ahf meets the stated purity and impurity thresholds, since non-conforming product cannot be accepted.
Submission method: deposit in bid box at necsa gate 3, r104 elias motsoaledi street (church street west ext), pelindaba late bids: not accepted for consideration returnable forms: sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department; disclosure is mandatory sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims preference points under the 80/20 or 90/10 system sbd 7.1 (Contract form): to be signed by successful bidder sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies NO collusion or price disclosure b-bbee: status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim preference points csd registration and valid tax compliance status pin required
This tender invites bids for the supply, delivery, and off-loading of chemicals for water and wastewater treatment over a 36-month period. The tender is issued by gamagara municipality in the northern cape and requires a compulsory briefing session. Interested suppliers in the chemical manufacturing industry should attend the briefing and submit a bid before the closing date.
Returnable documents: disqualification of the tender., 1.4.6.2 Tax clearance certificate, (a) a copy of a tax compliance status pin and a tax compliance certificate, printed, tax compliance status pin and a tax compliance certificate, printed from the SARS, (c) if a bid is not supported by a tax compliance status pin and a tax compliance, (d) the tax compliance status pin will be verified by the municipality on the SARS, (a) a copy of the bidder’s (in the name of the company and/or lease agreement)
ESKOM requires the supply and delivery of laboratory chemicals on an as-and-when-required basis for a five-year period, with the contract located in mpumalanga. Bidders must complete and sign form a (category 2, rev 9) to acknowledge and accept eskom's supplier quality requirements as set out in specification 240-105658000 and the iso 9001 standard. The most consequential consideration is that the bidder must be able to comply with eskom's quality management requirements, including pre-contract award quality assessments and post-award quality performance monitoring.
Returnable documents: - annexure b (ESKOM acknowledgement form for OHS legal and other requirements, template identifier 240-77471499 rev 4): must be signed by the company's CEO, director or managing director and witnessed, acknowledging access to and understanding of the applicable OHS documents and the consequences of non-compliance.
The gert sibande district municipality seeks to appoint a panel of service providers to collect, transport, treat and dispose of chemical waste from its water quality laboratory in ermelo, on an as-and-when-required basis for 36 months. The scope covers approximately 48 listed chemical items including acids, heavy metals, mercury-containing cod solution, and various reagents in quantities from 25 ml to 34 litres. Bidders must hold both a hazardous waste transporter certificate and a waste management licence under the national environmental management: waste act to pass the 40-point functionality threshold. The tender uses the 80/20 preference-points system, with bids evaluated on price and gsdm-specific goals after functionality.
Submission method: sealed envelope deposited in the tender box at the main reception, gert sibande district municipality, corner of joubert and oosthuise streets, ermelo, 2351. Envelope must be clearly marked with the tender number, title, and closing date. Bids must be submitted on official forms (not re-typed) and include the company profile. All pages must be initialled; the bidder particulars page must be signed in full. Bids must be signed by an authorised agent. Telegraphic, telephonic, telex, facsimile, e-mail and late bids will not be accepted. Bids received after closing time will not be considered. Bidders may not submit more than one conforming bid. Bid sum may not be altered after opening. Returnable documents (all must be completed and submitted): - mbd1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and signature. - Mbd4 (declaration of interest): disclose any state employment or connection. - Mbd6.1 (Preference points claim): claim b-bbee points. - Mbd6.2 (Declaration for local production and content): if applicable. - Mbd7 (contract form): to be signed by successful bidder. - Mbd8 (declaration of past SCM practices): disclose any prior misconduct. - Mbd9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certify NO collusion. - Authority to sign / board resolution: authorise the signatory. - Form l (bill of quantities / pricing schedule): complete pricing. Failure to complete all returnable documents and mdb forms will lead to disqualification.
The csir requires safety systems and upgrades for a lithium-ion laboratory environment at its stellenbosch campus. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session, which requires submission of a completed and signed NDA to receive details. This RFQ is suited to contractors with experience in laboratory safety systems and chemical manufacturing environments.
• Compulsory briefing attendance (NDA required for briefing details) • provision of safety systems and upgrades for lithium-ion laboratory environment • work to be executed at csir campus in stellenbosch, western cape
The agricultural research council seeks a service provider to formulate, manufacture, test and commercialise a fungal biopesticide using beauveria bassiana isolate ppri 26695 for biological control of the two-spotted stink bug (bathycoelia distincta) in south african macadamia orchards. The scope spans mass production, formulation, two-season large-scale field trials across multiple climatic conditions, product registration under the fertilizers, farm feeds, seed and remedies act, and eventual commercialisation. The arc retains ownership of proprietary material while the service provider acts as dossier owner. The single most consequential consideration is the requirement for demonstrable experience in biological control product development — bidders must submit proof of own formulated products or client reference letters, and must achieve minimum 60% scores in both functionality (48/80 points) and presentation (12/20 points) to progress to price and b-bbee evaluation.
Submission method: email only submission address: [email protected] Closing date and time: 10 november 2026 at 11:00 returnable forms and documents: - sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment and related-party connections; false disclosure disqualifies. - Sbd 9 (certificate of independent bid determination): certifies independent pricing with NO collusion. - Expression of interest form (attached at end of document): must be completed for commercialisation process. - Valid SARS tax pin. - Current csd report. - Company registration documents from cipc. - List of formulated biological control products produced by the company. - All standard bidding documents: must be completed and signed. Disqualification risks: - listed on register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers. - Failure to disclose all csd-registered active companies linked to directors. - Failure to meet mandatory requirements. - Failure to achieve minimum 48/80 (60%) for functionality. - Failure to achieve minimum 12/20 (60%) for presentation. - Collusive bidding, price disclosure to competitors, or false declarations. - Unsigned or omitted returnable forms. - Submissions after closing time.
The city of tshwane is procuring specialized chemical and microbiological analyses services on an as-and-when-required basis over a three-year period. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the sap ariba portal and also deposit a supplementary hard copy at tshwane house before the closing time. The 80/20 preferential point system applies, and bidders must be registered on the national treasury central supplier database.
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