Appointment of a suitable service provider for the supply, delivery and refill of laboratory and process gases for a period of thirty-six (36) months

Closing date: 11 September 2026 at 09:00 AM. No other dates stated.

Contact person: Mapule Msiza. Email: [email protected]. Delivery address: Technology Innovation Agency, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Amanzimtoti, 4126.

Submit quotations via email to [email protected] before the closing date and time. Quotations must include the completed and signed request for quotation form, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and proof of specific goals where applicable. Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered.

The 80/20 preferential point system will be used. Specific goals (maximum 20 points) are: 50% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report); 51% owned by black women (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report); at least one owner with a disability (5 points, proof: statement or letter from a physician/medical professional with practice number); at least one owner is a youth (5 points, proof: certified ID copy).

Supply, delivery and refill of laboratory and process gases for a period of 36 months, on an as-and-when-required basis. Gases support critical laboratory, analytical, research and bioprocessing activities. Specific gas types, cylinder sizes, quantities and purity requirements are specified in the request for quotation form.

Invoices are paid after goods and services delivery and within 30 days, as per the National Treasury Act. Price quotations must remain valid for 30 days after the closing date.

Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Quotations must be accompanied by SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) forms. Proof of specific goals must be submitted where applicable.

The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply, deliver and refill laboratory and process gases for 36 months, on an as-and-when-required basis, to support critical laboratory, analytical, research and bioprocessing activities. Gas types, cylinder sizes, quantities and purity requirements are specified elsewhere in the tender documents.

Closing date: 2026-09-11 at 09:00. No briefing or site visit mentioned.

Returnable documents: SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, completed and signed. Submission is via email only, as stated in the tender title. Quotations must be received by the closing date and time; late submissions are disqualified.

The applicable preference point system is the 90/10 system. Maximum 90 points for price and 10 points for specific goals. Specific goals and points: 50% owned by historically disadvantaged individuals (5 points), 51% owned by Black women (5 points), at least one owner with a disability (5 points), at least one owner who is a youth (5 points). Bidders must submit proof/documentation to claim these points; failure to do so means no preference points are claimed.

Supply, delivery and refill of laboratory and process gases for a period of thirty-six (36) months, on an as-and-when-required basis. Gases support critical laboratory, analytical, research and bioprocessing activities. Specific gas types, cylinder sizes, quantities and purity requirements are not detailed in the available document.

SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form: claims preference points for specific goals under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. Bidders must provide proof/documentation to support claimed specific goals.