Supply of laboratory monitoring equipment for DFFE

Name: Andiswa Charlie

Phone: 021 4937149

Email: [email protected]

Address for submission: Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, Nedbank Building, 63 Strand Street, Private Bag PO Box 4390, Cape Town 8000.

• Use the DFFE RFQ Form and submit the quotation on your company letter‑head.
• Include VAT per item (where applicable) and full banking details on the quotation.
• Email the completed quotation to [email protected] (attention: Andiswa Charlie) before the closing time.
• Closing date/time: 23 February 2026 at 12:00 (no later quotations will be accepted).
• Quotations are valid for 90 days from the closing date unless otherwise stated.
• Indicate delivery timelines and ensure no goods/services are delivered before an official order is received.
• All delivery costs and applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL) must be included in the quoted price.
• Failure to provide the required returnable documents (SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD number, banking details, etc.) will result in disqualification.

• Preference point system 80/20 applies to quotations up to R1 000 000:

– 80 points – price (lowest price scores highest).

– 20 points – specific goals (≥50 % ownership by Black people, women or persons with disability).

• To claim specific‑goal points, submit:

– Completed and signed SBD 6.1 form.

– SANAS/CIPC accredited B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

– Ownership certificate from CIPC.

– Medical certificate (if claiming disability points).

– CSD registration report or MAAA number.

• DFFE may request additional information to verify any claim.
• Prices must be firm until delivery; only exchange‑rate adjustments are permitted.
• Evaluation will consider compliance with mandatory requirements; non‑compliant bidders will be excluded.

Supply and deliver the laboratory equipment listed, including:

1. Bluetooth low‑energy pH & Temperature Data Logger (±0.10 pH, depth to 40 m).
2. Replacement electrodes for the above logger.
3. Maintenance kit & storage solution for the logger.
4. Anti‑biofouling copper guard for the logger.
5. Dissolved Oxygen Data Logger (±0.2 mg/L, RDO® Basic optical sensor).
6. USB interface for DO logger configuration.
7. Pro software (Mac & PC) for DO logger.
8. Calibrating solution (sodium sulphite) for DO logger (500 ml).

9‑10. Anti‑fouling guard and replacement sensor cap for DO logger.

11. Underwater temperature loggers (<5 cm, durable, depth 30.5‑300 m, ±0.2‑0.5 °C accuracy).

12‑13. USB interface and pro software for temperature loggers.

14. Assembled solar radiation shield for temperature loggers.
15. Handheld rugged multimeter (pH, conductivity, TDS, salinity, DO).
16. Courier costs for items that require courier delivery.

All items must meet the described performance specifications; equivalent brands are acceptable.

• Quote must be inclusive of all taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL) and delivery costs.
• Prices are to be firm until delivery; only exchange‑rate adjustments allowed.
• Include full banking details on the quotation.
• No bond or guarantee is mentioned; provide any required documentation if requested by DFFE.
• Quotation validity: 90 days from closing date.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number or MAAA number must be provided.
• Complete and sign SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms.
• Submit SANAS/CIPC accredited B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit and ownership certificate (CIPC).
• If claiming disability points, provide a medical practitioner’s certificate with practice number.
• Provide a valid SARS Tax Status PIN or CSD report.
• Maintain compliance with Income Tax Act and VAT Act for the contract duration.
• Submit Food Premises Certificate issued by the municipality in the name of the bidding company (mandatory).
• Professional registration is not required for this RFQ.