Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 4 June 2021. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
RFQ
Published
18 Jan 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-1269
Ithemba labs is seeking a qualified service provider to perform temperature calibration and mapping for 12 laboratory equipment units, including autoclaves, ovens, and incubators, over a three-year period. This contract is intended for service providers with proven technical expertise in calibration and compliance.
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Temperature Calibration.pdf
iThemba LABS is seeking a service provider for the temperature calibration and mapping of various laboratory equipment (autoclaves, ovens, freezers, and incubators) over a three-year period, from July 2021 to June 2024.
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Organization
National Treasury (OCDS)Matched by category & region
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Median Estimate
R 2 417 553
Range
Based on 25 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Important Dates
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfClosing date: 04 June 2021 at 11:00 am.
Contact Information
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfTechnical queries: Ms. Charisse Perrang or Ms. Rayana Anthony (021 843 1000, [email protected] / [email protected]). SCM queries: Mr. Luyolo Sabsana ([email protected]).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfSubmit the completed RFQ response via email to [email protected], [email protected], and [email protected]. Alternatively, deliver to the Tender Box, Main Security Gate, iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131. Documents should be submitted in PDF format.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfThe tender follows an 80/20 preference point system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Evaluation stages include administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. If all received bids exceed R500,000, the tender will be cancelled and re-issued.
Technical Specifications
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfThe scope includes temperature calibration and mapping for 12 specific pieces of equipment (autoclaves, ovens, freezers, fridges, incubators, and a furnace). Bidders must provide proof of SANAS and ISO accreditation and demonstrate experience with at least three prior projects, with preference given to experience in a pharmaceutical (GMP) environment. No sub-contracting is permitted.
Financial Requirements
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfPricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 30 days. Payment terms are 30 days from the date of invoice. Bidders must complete the provided pricing schedules for three years.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Temperature Calibration.pdfMandatory requirements: CSD registration (provide summary report), signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, and SBD 9. B-BBEE points require a valid SANAS-accredited certificate or sworn affidavit. Local content declaration (SBD 6.2) is required if applicable.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
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Data conflicts
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