Supply of spectrophotometer and glass cuvettes for johannesburg water laboratory

• Primary technical contact: Kgopolo Kgomo – [email protected] (phone not listed).
• Procurement/SCM contact: Tlangelani Nkuna – [email protected] (phone not listed).
• Physical address: Turbine Hall, 65 Ntemi Piliso, Newtown, Johannesburg.
• Postal address: P O Box 61542, Marshalltown 2107.
• e‑Tender help‑desk: +27 (0)12 406 9222 / 012 406‑9229 / 012 312‑5000, [email protected].

• Submit the quotation exclusively via the e‑Tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/); email submissions are not accepted.
• Use your own company letterhead – do NOT use the Johannesburg Water RFQ template.
• The quotation must be uploaded as a PDF (Word, Excel or image files are not allowed).
• Include a brochure or data sheet for the spectrophotometer and cuvettes.
• The quotation must be signed, show the supplier’s email address, and be valid for 60 days.
• Prices must be quoted per unit, exclusive of VAT; the total value must include VAT where applicable.
• Late submissions (after 16 Feb 2026 14:00) will be rejected.
• Quotes without required brand names will be rejected.
• For portal issues contact the eTenders Help Desk: +27 (0)12 406 9222 / 012 406‑9229 / 012 312‑5000 or [email protected].
• For content queries contact the JW procurement officer Tlangelani Nkuna ([email protected]).

• Scoring follows an 80/20 system (PPPFA 2022):

– 80 points awarded to the lowest compliant price (price points calculated as per the 80/20 formula).

– 20 points awarded for the specific goal of black‑ownership:

• Supplier must be an EME or QSE with ≥51 % black ownership.
• Proof required: valid B‑BBEE certificate (SANAS‑accredited verifier or DTI/CIPC certificate) or a sworn affidavit meeting the B‑BBEE Practice Guide.
• Failure to provide acceptable proof = 0 points for the specific‑goal component.
• Overall award will consider both price points and specific‑goal points; the highest total (out of 100) wins, subject to compliance with Johannesburg Water’s Supply Chain Policy.

• Supply of a spectrophotometer meeting the specifications outlined in the tender document.
• Supply of 4 glass cuvettes, path‑length 50 mm, compatible with the spectrophotometer.
• A brochure or data sheet for the spectrophotometer and cuvettes must accompany the quotation.
• Brand names must be stated where required; quotations without brand names will be rejected.
• No additional technical standards or service‑level requirements are specified beyond the above items.

• Price must be quoted per unit, exclusive of VAT; the total quotation value must include VAT where applicable.
• Prices will be scored using the 80/20 price‑point formula.
• Quotation must remain valid for 60 days from the closing date.
• No mention of performance bonds, guarantees, or payment terms in the extracted text.

• Supplier must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of CSD registration/MAAA supplier number.
• Mandatory returnable documents:

1. Valid Tax Clearance Certificate / SARS PIN.
2. Valid B‑BBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit (non‑compliant affidavits score zero).
3. Municipal rates and taxes statement (not older than 90 days in arrears).
4. Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4).
5. Declaration of past supply‑chain management practices (MBD 8).
6. Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
7. Preference‑points claim form (MBD 6.1).
8. Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.

• Declarations required on the MBD forms regarding:

– Presence on the Treasury’s Restricted Suppliers database.

– Listing on the Register of Tender Defaulters.

– Convictions for fraud or corruption in the past five years.

– Outstanding municipal rates/taxes over three months.

– Prior contract terminations for non‑performance.

• All documents must be submitted as PDFs; other file types are not allowed.