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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 Ruth First Street - Lotus Gardens - Pretoria West - 0183
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155305
DENEL (pty) ltd seeks a qualified service provider to supply 5.56mm Berdan m514a2 primers, a critical component for 5.56mm Ammunition. The tender requires strict adherence to technical, performance, and documentation standards, including ballistic testing of samples.
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1 Ruth First Street - Lotus Gardens - Pretoria West - 0183
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06 May
2026
Tender Published
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15 May
2026
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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.
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Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdf
SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF 5.56MM BERDAN PRIMERS.pdf
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Submission Guidelines
Source: SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF 5.56MM BERDAN PRIMERS.pdfSubmit an original specification sheet for the primers, including the manufacturer's name and address. If you are not the manufacturer, declare the manufacturer's details. Disclose in writing any inability to meet technical requirements. If your specification sheet is accepted, you must provide an 800-primer sample for ballistic evaluation and testing before any order is placed.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF 5.56MM BERDAN PRIMERS.pdfEvaluation is based on the submitted specification sheet. If accepted, a sample of 800 primers must be provided for ballistic evaluation and testing. Non-manufacturers must declare the intended manufacturer’s details, which will be subject to the same documentation and testing requirements.
Technical Specifications
Source: SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF 5.56MM BERDAN PRIMERS.pdfSupply 5.56mm Berdan M514A2 primers, a mechanical primer with: brass cup (70/30), brass anvil, Lead Styphnate-based non-corrosive priming composition, and a paper closing disc sealed with lacquer/varnish. Physical characteristics: outside diameter 4.47±0.03mm, overall length 2.95±0.25mm. Performance: must function when a 112±0.6g ball is dropped from 200mm (sensitivity) and must not function when dropped from 125mm (insensitivity). Shot time (T4) and ignition delay time (T2) must not exceed 1.5ms at +21°C, -54°C, and +52°C. Lot size ≤500,000, with each lot identified by lot number, type, and calibre. Primers must be free from major/minor defects (e.g., mixed types, no anvil, deformed caps, corrosion). Packaging must ensure no spillage or damage, with clear, accurate markings.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SPECIFICATION FOR THE SUPPLY OF 5.56MM BERDAN PRIMERS.pdfSubmit an original specification sheet with the manufacturer’s name and address. Provide a Certificate of Conformance (COC) stating the consignment was inspected and tested per the specification by the original manufacturer. Include test results with the COC. Provide a priming mass record upon request. Declare any non-compliance in writing during the tender phase.
Important Dates
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfClosing Date: 15 May 2026 at 12:00. Enquiries deadline: 12 May 2026.
Contact Information
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfTechnical enquiries: A. Nel, [email protected], +27 12 318 1016. Bidding procedure enquiries: Reneilwe Mojela, [email protected], +27 87 356 1332.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfSubmit one original and one electronic copy for each of the two evaluation envelopes. Envelopes must be clearly marked: Envelope 1: 'Qualifying and Functional Evaluation' and Envelope 2: 'Price and Preference Points'. Deliver to Denel PMP Main Admin Reception, 1 Ruth First Street, Lotus Gardens, Pretoria West. Access hours: Monday-Thursday 07:30-15:30, Friday 07:30-12:00. Initial every page of the document. Do not re-type forms.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfEvaluation occurs in three stages: 1. Administrative Compliance (must meet all requirements). 2. Functional Evaluation (minimum threshold of 70 points required). 3. Price and Preference Points (80/20 system). Functional criteria include: Agent appointment letter (10%), Manufacturer proof (15%), Delivery lead time (25%), Specification sheet (15%), and Certificate of Conformance (35%).
Technical Specifications
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfSupply of 4,000,000 units of 5.56mm BERDAN M514A2 Primers. Successful bidder must provide a free sample of 800 primers from the same batch for evaluation. Late delivery penalties apply: 1% of order value per week of delay, capped at 10%.
Financial Requirements
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfFixed price in South African Rand. Prices subject to confirmation will be disqualified. Payment made only after acceptance at PMP. No reimbursement for tender preparation costs.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Re-publishing Tender 3-66691 Supply of 5.56mm Berdan Primers.pdfMust provide: CSD report, SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN, CIPC registration documents, SAPS license to trade in ammunition, current bank letter, shareholder certificates, and shareholder agreements. B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required for preference points.
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Website
www.denel.co.za/
Address
R1 Building, Denel Aviation, Atlas Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
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012-671-1680[email protected]www.denel.co.zaR1 Building, Denel Aviation, Atlas Road, O.R. Tambo, Kempton Park, 1619, South Africa
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