The appointment of a service provider to supply, deliver, installation and commissioning of engineering machinery and equipment for walter sisulu university.

Submit one original hard‑copy bid in a sealed envelope (with PDF copy optional) by 11:00 am on 20 Feb 2026; late bids will be rejected.
Provide all mandatory returnable documents, tax clearance (or SARS PIN/CSD), and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Meet the technical specifications for the five listed equipment items and deliver, install, commission and train users at Walter Sisulu University’s Postdam Campus.
Achieve the minimum functionality score and obtain at least 80 points for price plus up to 20 points for B‑BBEE specific‑goal criteria (black, women, youth ownership, local content, Eastern Cape‑based).
Follow the payment schedule: 50 % on contract signing, 45 % on successful commissioning, and 5 % on final report approval, with proof of functionality required before the second payment.
Provide warranties (12 months), operation manuals, calibration and compliance certificates (ISO/SABS) and adhere to all safety and occupational health regulations.

Issue of tender: 30 January 2026 08:00 am
Briefing (compulsory): 09 February 2026 11:00 am – Walter Sisulu University, Postdam Campus (R102 Berlin Road)
Closing date & time: 20 February 2026 11:00 am
Bid box open hours: weekdays 08:00 – 16:30

Name: Mr Bongani Nyikana

Department: Procurement (AIDC‑EC)

Phone: 041 393 2100

Email: [email protected]

Address: 70 Prince Alfred Road, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, North End, Gqeberha, 6001

Submit one original hard‑copy bid in a sealed envelope labelled with the bid reference (AIDC-EC_B06/2025) and subject.
Include all mandatory returnable documents and annexures fully completed and signed as per Table 1.
Use permanent black ink; no alterations or correction fluid allowed (initial corrections only).
One original signed hard copy must be accompanied by a PDF soft copy on a flash drive/disc (soft copy optional, will not cause disqualification).
Bids must be placed in the bid box at the address shown below no later than 11:00 am on 20 February 2026.
Bid box is open weekdays 08:00 – 16:30.
Late submissions will be rejected and returned unopened where possible.
Bidders may withdraw their bid in writing before the evaluation date.

Total score = 100 points: Price = 80 points, Specific Goals = 20 points.
Specific‑goal points are awarded for: 2 points local content, 10 points ≥51 % black‑owned, 2 points Eastern Cape‑based, 3 points ≥51 % women‑owned, 3 points ≥51 % youth‑owned.
To claim specific‑goal points, bidders must complete SBD 6.1 and provide documentary proof of location and ownership.
Minimum qualifying score (functionality) must be achieved; bids below the threshold are disqualified.
Evaluation stages: 1) compliance check, 2) functional scoring, 3) price and specific‑goal scoring, 4) final ranking.
Preference point system applied is 80/20 (value ≤ R50 million).

Scope: Supply, deliver, install and commission engineering machinery and equipment for Walter Sisulu University (Postdam Campus). Equipment list:

Centre Lathe Machine – swing over bed Ø 500 mm, swing over carriage Ø 310 mm, max workpiece length 1500 mm, spindle speed 9‑1600 rpm, motor 7.5 kW, net weight 3000 kg, etc.
CNC Horizontal Lathe – same core specifications as above (detailed dimensions provided).
Electric Car Battery Management System (BMS) Training Board – safe, interactive platform for EV battery education, includes diagnostics, charging/discharging functions, software licences.
3D Printer – FFF/FDM, SLA/MSLA or metal printing options, dual extruder, build volume ≥ 330 × 240 × 240 mm, nozzle up to 300 °C, heated bed 110 °C, Wi‑Fi/Ethernet/USB, HEPA filter, safety interlocks.
3D Scanner – ultra‑fast scanning with 30 blue lasers, accuracy 0.020 mm, scanning area 410 × 400 mm, USB 3.0 interface, output formats include STL, OBJ, STEP.

Deliverables include full installation, electrical/mechanical connections, commissioning tests, commissioning report, user training (3 participants per machine), operation & maintenance manuals, warranty (12 months), calibration certificates, compliance certificates (ISO/SABS).

Payment schedule:

50 % of contract value on signing of the agreement (to secure procurement and scheduling).
45 % on successful commissioning and acceptance by Walter Sisulu University.
5 % on submission and approval of the final project report (as‑built documentation, manuals, training records, warranty details).
Proof of functionality must be submitted pre‑shipment to trigger the 45 % payment.

No specific bond or guarantee is mentioned in the extracted text.

Tax Clearance Certificate (or valid SARS PIN and CSD number) required for all bidders; foreign bidders must also provide tax compliance proof.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration mandatory.
B‑BBEE specific‑goal points require proof of: ≥51 % black ownership, ≥51 % women ownership, ≥51 % youth ownership, Eastern Cape‑based operation, and local content ≥ 51 %.
Submission of SBD 6.1 (declaration of location) is required to claim specific‑goal points.
All suppliers must comply with applicable safety regulations, occupational health and safety requirements of Walter Sisulu University, and provide certificates of compliance with relevant standards (ISO, SABS).
No additional CIDB, CIPC, or professional registration requirements are stated.

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