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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7100
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-169134
The national research foundation, through its ithemba labs business unit in faure, western cape, is procuring waste storage containers and consumables for storing radioactive waste generated from the nmd HVAC project. The RFQ covers 20 jumbo bulk bins with lids, bulk bags, clear plastic sheeting, pallet shrink wrap, and a delivery fee. Bidders must be registered on the csd, submit a signed sbd 4 and sbd 6.1, And comply with the 80/20 preference point system; the RFQ is automatically cancelled if all bids exceed r 1 000 000.00.
Closing date and time: 11 September 2026 at 16:00; submit by email to [email protected]. Late proposals are not accepted.
Compulsory CSD registration: bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database and submit a CSD Summary Report; bids from unregistered bidders are not considered.
Returnable documents: signed and completed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit if claiming points, a completed pricing schedule or official quotation, and a datasheet for the product quoted.
Pricing: prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date; a firm delivery period must be indicated.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (80 points price, 20 points B-BBEE); the contract is awarded to the highest-scoring bidder; if all bids exceed R 1 000 000.00, the RFQ is automatically cancelled.
Tax compliance: bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or a valid tax compliance status PIN; non-compliant bidders will not be awarded.
Payment terms: 30 days from date of invoice; shorter payment terms require a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance, or a mutually agreed 7/14-day payment from delivery.
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Date & Time
Friday, 11 September 2026 - 04:00
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Request for Quotation
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7100
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Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf04 Sept
2026
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11 Sept
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 for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf
Supply and delivery of waste storage containers and consumables for the HVAC project at iThemba LABS, a business unit of the National Research Foundation. The goods include jumbo bulk bins, lids, bulk bags, plastic sheeting, and pallet shrink wrap, with delivery to Faure, Western Cape.
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The procurement is for waste storage containers and consumables to store radioactive waste generated from the NMD HVAC project at iThemba LABS. The NRF is the contracting entity, and iThemba LABS is the research laboratory requiring the goods.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Date issued: 04 September 2026. Closing date: 11 September 2026. Closing time: 16:00. Goods or services required: the week after the purchase order.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries: [email protected]. Supply Chain Management enquiries: [email protected]. General contact: Tel 021 843 1000, Fax 021 843 3525, Email [email protected], website http://www.tlabs.ac.za. National Treasury CSD support: +27 (0) 12 406 9222 or [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Submit the RFQ by email to [email protected] before the closing time. Late proposals will not be accepted. Changes made to the RFQ template or its terms after closing will not be considered. The following must be submitted: a completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), a completed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit if claiming points, a completed pricing schedule or official quotation, a datasheet for the product quoted, and a CSD Summary Report. Failure to provide mandatory requirements may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Proposals are evaluated by Supply Chain Management for administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status. The contract is awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points. If all bids received exceed R 1 000 000.00, the request is automatically cancelled. Bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or a valid tax compliance status PIN. Bidders on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of waste storage containers and consumables for storing radioactive waste generated from the NMD HVAC project. Items and quantities:
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdfThe pricing schedule lists the following items with quantities: Jumbo Bulk Bin – Solid – 1000 kg (20), Jumbo Bulk Bin – Lid (20), Bulk bags (2), Clear plastic sheeting roll (5), Pallet shrink wrap – extended core hand roll (5), and Delivery fee to iThemba LABS (1). Prices must be quoted per unit and total, inclusive of VAT, and a total amount must be provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date. Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice. If shorter payment terms are offered, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance is required. Alternatively, shorter payment of 7 or 14 days from delivery may be mutually agreed at the time of submitting the pricing proposal. A firm delivery period must be indicated. The pricing schedule must show price per unit and total (incl. VAT) for each line item, plus a total amount.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Registration on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory; bids from unregistered bidders are not considered. A CSD Summary Report must be submitted. Bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or a valid tax compliance status PIN. Submit a signed and completed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure). Submit SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with a SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit if claiming specific goals. The RFQ is subject to the PPPFA, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdfPayment terms are 30 days from date of invoice. If shorter payment terms are offered, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance is required. Alternatively, shorter payment of 7 or 14 days from delivery may be mutually agreed at the time of submitting the pricing proposal. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Late proposals will not be accepted. Bidders failing to provide mandatory RFQ requirements may be disqualified. Changes to the RFQ template or its terms after closing will not be considered. The RFQ is subject to the PPPFA, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any applicable special conditions.
Requirements
Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) to do business with the NRF. Registration is compulsory and bids from unregistered bidders are not considered. National Treasury CSD contact: 012 406 9222 or [email protected].
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Source: RFQ for Waste Storage Containers 1.pdfProposals are evaluated for administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status. If all bids received exceed R 1 000 000.00, the request is automatically cancelled. The contract is awarded to the bidder scoring the highest points. Bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or a valid tax compliance status PIN.
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