Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157582
The national research foundation (nrf) via ithemba labs seeks quotations for the supply of wetrok mepol hx (10l) floor polish and remat (5l) deep cleaner/stripper (or equivalent) as and when required over a 3-year period. This RFQ is open to registered suppliers on the central supplier database (csd) with valid b-bbee certification.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 - 11:00
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Request for wetrok mepol hx (10l) and remat (5l) or equivalent as and when required over period of 3 years
Request for Quotation
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
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30 May
2026
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03 Jun
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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdf
The National Research Foundation (NRF), through iThemba LABS, requests quotations for the supply of WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L) or equivalent floor care chemicals over a 3-year period. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet the technical specifications, administrative compliance, and B-BBEE requirements. The evaluation will use an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Quotations must be submitted by 3 June 2026, 11:00 AM UTC, with delivery required within 1 week of purchase order issuance.
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R 1 422 064
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Important Dates
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfClosing date: 3 June 2026. Closing time: 11:00 am. Goods/services required within 1 week after Purchase Order issuance.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfTechnical contact: Aurelia Genu, Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1314. Supply Chain Management contact: Khanyisa Maqwara, Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1379. Submission email: [email protected]. Postal address: PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa. General NRF contact: Tel: 021 843 1000, Fax: 021 843 3525, Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za. National Treasury CSD support: Tel: +27 (0) 12 406 9222, Email: [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfSubmit via email to [email protected] by 3 June 2026 at 11:00 am. Late submissions will be disqualified. Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure, signed and completed), CSD Summary Report (from www.csd.gov.za), B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or Sworn Affidavit (if claiming specific goals), Pricing Schedule (completed with quantities, unit prices, and totals per year), Datasheet for WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L). Optional: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Do not alter the RFQ template or its terms and conditions after submission. Failure to provide mandatory documents may result in disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfEvaluation stages: Administrative compliance (mandatory documents), functionality (product specifications), price, and B-BBEE. Scoring: 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE). Price scoring uses the formula Ps = 80
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfSupply WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L) or equivalent over a 3-year period. Product specifications: WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) must be highly polished, largely resistant to alcohol-based hand disinfectants, form a polishable and water-resistant protective film (polymer/wax-based), and be suitable for hard and elastic floor coverings. WETROK REMAT (5L) must be a high-performance deep cleaner and stripper for alkali-resistant floors and Strip & Seal Services. Delivery address: iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road. Quantities per year: Year 1: 10 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Year 2: 15 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Year 3: 15 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Include a delivery fee to iThemba LABS for each year in the pricing schedule.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfPricing must be valid for 60 days from the closing date, firm, and inclusive of VAT. Payment terms: Standard is 30 days from invoice receipt date. If proposing shorter payment terms (e.g., 7 or 14 days from delivery date), a Payment Guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance is required. Advance payments require a Payment Guarantee. Pricing must be submitted in ZAR. Indicate a firm delivery period for each item. Complete the pricing schedule with quantities, unit prices (incl. VAT), and totals for each year. Include delivery fees separately.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdfMandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (www.csd.gov.za) – bids from unregistered suppliers will be disqualified. Submit CSD Supplier Number. Mandatory documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure, signed and completed), B-BBEE Certificate (SANAS-accredited) or Sworn Affidavit (if claiming specific goals), Pricing Schedule, Datasheet for WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L). Optional: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Compliance with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 is required. Suppliers must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidder must declare no conflicts of interest or collusion (certified in SBD 4).
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Act 54 of 1972
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Act 56 of 2001
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iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
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