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ESKOM requires the supply, delivery and installation of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units and batteries at its oil laboratories in bloemfontein, klerksdorp, port elizabeth and witbank. The work is governed by ESKOM specification 240-105658000 and the iso 9001 standard, with quality requirements applying both before and after contract award. Bidders must complete and sign form a (240-68099512 rev 10), selecting exactly one pre-contract quality category and indicating whether a site assessment applies. The most consequential consideration is that the tenderer's quality representative must sign the form and the bidder must accept eskom's supplier quality requirements; failure to do so may render the bid non-responsive.
Returnable OHS documents — all must be completed and submitted with the bid: - annexure b: signed acknowledgement of eskom's OHS legal and other requirements. - OHS plan: addresses the OHS risks of the scope of work and aligns with the health and safety specification. - Baseline OHS risk assessment (bra): identifies, assesses and manages safety, health and environmental risks, with the assessment methodology included. - Valid letter of good standing: coida or equivalent. - OHS policy: signed by the CEO and compliant with section 7 of the OHS act. - 37(2) ESKOM agreement: signed and submitted. - Acknowledgement form: life-saving rules.
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The national research foundation (nrf) is procuring replacement spare parts and maintenance services for ysi exo2 sonde water quality monitoring equipment across the expanded freshwater and terrestrial observation network (efteon) for a five-year period. Bidders must supply replacement components, calibration solutions, and testing reagents with minimum shelf-life requirements, along with a three-year warranty on all spare parts. The evaluation combines price (80 points) and b-bbee preference points (20 points) for a total score of 100, with strict eligibility requirements including central supplier database registration and tax compliance.
Submission channel and format - method: electronic submission by email or the national treasury e-tender portal - submission email: [email protected] - E-tender portal: www.etenders.gov.za - File format: pdf, password-protected, with signatures in pdf - folder structure: two folders — folder 1 for compliance and technical response, folder 2 for financial response - file naming: bid number, bidder details and folder number - passwords: communicated in a separate file, one minute after bid closure and NO later than two days after bid closure - one tender offer only per bidder, either as a single entity or as a member of a joint venture or consortium - joint venture or consortium members must each individually complete and submit the sbd returnable forms - all returnable documents and forms must be completed in full and returned - the bid document must be submitted in its entirety - late bids will not be accepted - bids must be submitted on the officially provided forms or in the manner prescribed - returnable forms - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page - sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): completed pricing schedule or official quotation on company letterhead - sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): disclosure of interest and connections to state employment - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claim for b-bbee preference points - sbd 7.2 (Contract form for rendering of services): to be signed by the successful bidder at award
The national metrology institute of south africa requires a quotation for the supply and delivery of an HVAC heater for building 7, under reference RFQ 12996. The only substantive requirement identified in the available documentation is the completion and submission of the sbd 4 bidder's disclosure form, which must be signed and returned with the quotation. Bidders listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers are automatically disqualified. The closing date is 9 november 2026 at 10:00, and late submissions will not be accepted.
Returnable forms: - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): used to claim b-bbee preference points; must be completed and submitted with the bid. Failure to submit proof of b-bbee status level means NO preference points are claimed. Disqualification risks: - not submitting the sbd 6.1 Form or the required b-bbee proof with the bid. - Any declaration found to be fraudulent on the sbd 6.1 Form, which may lead to disqualification, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, restriction from state business for up to 10 years, or criminal prosecution.
Research services to assess gender equality in the south african film industry, covering representation across production roles, barriers to entry, working conditions, the role of advocacy groups and benchmarking against selected international film industries, delivered as reports and a stakeholder workshop within 12 weeks of appointment. The national film and video foundation commissions the study and expects a mixed-methods design combining desktop review, surveys, focus groups or interviews. Bids close on 19 november 2026 at 11:00 and must reach the bid box at 87 central street, houghton, johannesburg in a two-envelope format. The decisive hurdle is functionality: bidders must score at least 70 of 100 points on company experience, project leader cv, methodology and reference letters before price and specific-goals points are considered.
Submission method - two-envelope system: envelope 1 for the technical proposal, envelope 2 for the financial proposal. - Submit one original plus one copy of both envelopes on a USB stick. - Place both in a single sealed envelope endorsed with the bid reference rft08 2026-2027, the closing date, the bidder's name and the return address. - Deposit in the bid box at 87 central street, houghton, johannesburg, 2116. The box is accessible 24 hours a day. - Courier deliveries: the bid description must be marked on the delivery note or courier packaging so the parcel reaches the bid box. - Bids sent by email, fax, telegram, telex or similar means will not be accepted. Bids not in the box at the closing time are late and will not be considered. - Amended bids must arrive with the original bid in an envelope marked "amendment to bid"; an amendment without the original is rejected. Returnable documents (all mandatory; omission may lead to disqualification) - sbd 1 invitation to bid: bidder identification and contact particulars, signed as the offer. - Sbd 2 tax clearance certificate: original and valid certificate; certified copies are not accepted. - Sbd 3.3 Pricing schedule (professional services): completed and signed, or a separate financial proposal. - Sbd 4 declaration of interest: discloses state employment or relationships involving directors, shareholders or the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 Preference points claim: claims the 20 specific-goals points and records any sub-contracting. - Sbd 8 declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. - Sbd 9 certificate of independent bid determination: certifies the price was set without collusion. - Company profile showing the company structure. - Total bid price for the full project duration, showing VAT, deductibles and miscellaneous costs. - Company registration documents: cm1 and ck1, cm9 change of name (if applicable), cm22 latest registered address, cm29 and ck2 current register of directors. - Csd registration report. - VAT registration certificate, if applicable. - Certified identity documents for all current shareholders or members. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit. Formatting rules - complete documents in blue or black ink; typed or re-typed documents are not permitted. - NO correction fluid; strike out changes and sign next to each one. - Certified copies must be recent — company registration documents NO older than 3 months at closing, other certified documents within 6 months. Previously certified copies may cause automatic disqualification. - Bind the bid or place IT in a lever arch file; loose documents are submitted at the bidder's risk. - All documentation must be in english.
The south african medical research council (samrc) is seeking market information on commercially available high-capacity cryogenic storage systems that can maintain all stored biological samples below −150°c during normal operation without connection to an external liquid nitrogen (ln2) supply and without routine ln2 replenishment. The target application is dry vapour-phase storage of at least 30,000 2 ml cryovials, with emphasis on demonstrated operational autonomy, temperature performance, monitoring, and total cost of ownership. This is a request for information only — responses are not evaluated as bids and confer NO advantage in any future procurement. The single most consequential consideration is that only systems requiring NO external ln2 supply and NO routine ln2 replenishment during normal operation meet the mandatory requirement.
Submission channel: email to [email protected]. Closing time: 17 november 2026 at 11:00 (sast). A complete response must include: - part a – service provider information (legal name, manufacturer/platform, capacity, country, company reg, SA presence, contact details). - Part b – service provider confirmation (authority to submit, confidentiality declarations). - Proposed system overview and technical description. - Functional and operational capability information. - Infrastructure, monitoring and integration information. - Implementation, qualification and training approach. - Support, maintenance and lifecycle information. - Market assessment and relevant references. - Appendix a – functional requirements matrix. - Appendix b – commercial response schedule. - Supporting technical and commercial documentation (brochures, datasheets, validation/qualification docs, references). Separate appendix a and appendix b schedules are required for materially different systems or configurations. Where applicable, provide evidence of manufacturer authorisation and describe local supply, technical support and maintenance arrangements.
The samrc is gathering market information on commercially available high-performance ion chromatography (hpic) platforms and associated services for polysaccharide and polysaccharide-conjugate vaccine work — analytical development, characterisation, process development, stability studies, quality-control testing and data that may support regulatory submissions. Manufacturers, authorised distributors, service providers and system integrators are asked to complete a functional requirements matrix (appendix a) and a commercial response schedule (appendix b) covering indicative year 1, 3-year and 5-year total cost of ownership. Responses close on 10 november 2026 at 11:00 sast by email to [email protected]. The most consequential point is that this is a non-binding information request: responses are not scored as bids, NO preference points apply, and participation confers NO advantage in any future procurement.
Submission channel - email: [email protected] (Supply chain management, samrc) - closing: 10 november 2026 at 11:00 sast - NO physical delivery address, portal, or number of copies is specified. Response must contain - main response: provider information, solution overview, analytical and application capability, it/data/security/integration detail, implementation and qualification approach, support and lifecycle information, market assessment, references and supporting evidence. - Part a (service provider information): legal name, platform proposed, capacity (manufacturer, authorised distributor, service provider, system integrator or other), country of registration, company registration number, south african presence, primary contact, position, telephone, email, website. - Part b (service provider confirmation): signed by an authorised representative, confirming the information is accurate, the signatory may bind the provider, the response is not a bid, participation confers NO advantage, samrc may seek clarification, the provider bears all response costs, and confidential material is flagged with reasons. - Appendix a (functional requirements matrix): one completed matrix per platform or materially different configuration. - Appendix b (commercial response schedule): indicative costs and total cost of ownership. - Supporting documentation where available: datasheets, brochures, application notes, published literature, validation and qualification records, certifications, regulatory and data-integrity documentation, cybersecurity documentation, references. Disqualification - NO mandatory disqualification rules are set; participation is voluntary and the exercise is non-binding.
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