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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
28 Wharhirst Road - Umbogintwini Industrial Complex 1 Dickens Road - Umbogintwini,Durban - 4120
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166772
The technology innovation agency is requesting quotations for UPS service and battery replacement. Bidders must submit a signed declaration of interest (sbd 4) and disclose whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department.
Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
Disclosure is mandatory; a false declaration disqualifies the bid
Bidders must submit a signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4)
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28 Wharhirst Road - Umbogintwini Industrial Complex 1 Dickens Road - Umbogintwini,Durban - 4120
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24 Aug
2026
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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.
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RFQ for UPS Durban.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency seeks a service provider to replace, install, and remove old UPS batteries for an APC MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS unit, including servicing filters, fans, and capacitors, at its Durban premises. The contract covers 4 APC SYBT4 battery modules and 16 APC SYBTU1 battery trays, with payment within 30 days after delivery.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docx
The Technology Innovation Agency requests quotations for the servicing of uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems and the replacement of batteries at its KwaZulu-Natal premises. The tender is a standard procurement under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, with preference points available for specific goals.
Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf
The Technology Innovation Agency seeks a service provider to replace and install UPS batteries and service the APC MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS unit, including filters, fans, and capacitors. The work is at 28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, Durban, with a non-compulsory site visit scheduled between 26 and 28 August 2026.
Document (SBD) 4_.doc
The document is a request for quotation for UPS service and battery replacement, issued by the Technology Innovation Agency in KwaZulu-Natal. It includes a declaration of interest form (SBD 4) that bidders must complete and sign.
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Description
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docxPreference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement regulations 2022
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docx (unknown)Returnable forms: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form). The form requires company registration number and type of company. The tenderer must indicate how they claim points for each preference point system.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docx (unknown)The 90/10 or 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender. The lowest/highest acceptable tender will be used to determine the accurate system once tenders are received. Points for this tender shall be awarded for: Price; and Specific Goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docx (unknown)The tenderer will be allocated points based on the goals stated in the tender. The specific goals allocated points in terms of this tender are: 50% Owned By Historically Disadvantaged Individuals, 51% Owned Black Women, At Least One Of The Owners Has A Disability/Disabilities, At Least One Of The Owners Is A Youth.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS o.docx (unknown)The tenderer must declare their ownership status to claim preference points. No other eligibility criteria (e.g., CSD registration, tax clearance, B-BBEE level) are stated in the available document.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)Closing date: 02 September 2026 at 11H00. Non-compulsory site visit: between 26 and 28 August 2026 at the premises indicated (28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban, 4120).
Contact Information
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)Email: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)Quotations must be submitted by 02 September 2026 at 11H00 to the delivery address: 28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban, 4120 (GPS -30.020745, 30.905836). Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered. The completed and signed request for quotation form must accompany the quotation, along with SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms and proof of specific goals where applicable.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)The 80/20 preferential point system will be used. Points are awarded for specific goals as follows: 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: statements or letters on a physician's / medical professional's letterhead with practice number confirming disability), at least one owner who is a youth (5 points, proof: copy of a certified ID card). Total specific goals points: 20.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)The Technology Innovation Agency requires a service provider for the replacement, installation and removal of old UPS batteries. The unit needs to be serviced including but not limited to filters, fans and capacitors. Specifications: APC MGE Galaxy 3500 UPS, 4 x Complete APC SYBT4 battery modules / 16 x APC SYBTU1 battery trays.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)Invoice paid after goods and services delivery and within 30 days as per the National Treasury Act.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ for UPS Durban.docx (unknown)Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Quotations must include SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) forms. Proof of specific goals where applicable.
Important Dates
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 2026-09-02T11:00:00.000Z. Optional non-compulsory site-visit between 26 and 28 August 2026 at 28 Wharhirst Road, Umbogintwini Industrial Complex, 1 Dickens Road, Umbogintwini, Durban, 4120 GPS -30.020745, 30.905836 for inspection of the unit.
Contact Information
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf (RFQ)No contact information is provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit their quotations to the address specified. The submission must include all mandatory requirements. Failure to comply with all stipulated mandatory requirements will result in the service provider being deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for further evaluation.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must include installation and delivery costs in their quotation. The evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated in the document.
Quality Management
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdfService Providers are invited to do a non-compulsory site-visit between 26 and 28 August 2026 at the premises indicated below for the inspection of the unit.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Bioprocessing Platform UPS Battery Replacement Servicing of the Unit.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements: Installation costs to be included; Delivery costs to be included; Servicing of Unit and other Parts to be included. Failure to comply with all stipulated mandatory requirements will result in the service provider being deemed non-responsive and not considered for further evaluation.
Description
Source: Document (SBD) 4_.docAny person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Document (SBD) 4_.doc (unknown)Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) - discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the department. Disclosure is mandatory; a false declaration disqualifies the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Document (SBD) 4_.doc (unknown)Bidders must submit a signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4). No other eligibility criteria are stated.
Technical Specifications
Source: Document (SBD) 4_.doc (unknown)Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Document (SBD) 4_.doc (unknown)No specific requirements found
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28 Wharhirst Road - Umbogintwini Industrial Complex 1 Dickens Road - Umbogintwini,Durban - 4120
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