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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1 MARK SHUTTLEWORTH STREET - Lynnwood - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157626
The water research commission (wrc) seeks a service provider to lease, supply, deliver, install, commission, maintain, and decommission two x-ray baggage scanning machines and two walk-through metal detectors for its new office premises over a three-year period. This tender is open to compliant suppliers with valid tax, b-bbee, and technical certifications.
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Date & Time
Monday, 29 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
WRC PREMISES/BUILDING AT SITE EB3, THE INNOVATION HUB, 1 MARK SHUTTLEWORTH STREET, LYNNWOOD, PRETORI
Important: Attendance at this briefing session is mandatory. Bids from suppliers who do not attend may be disqualified.
Compulsory site visit briefing session details: date: 09 june 2026 - time: 11:00 place: wrc premises/building at site eb3, the innovation hub, 1 mark shuttleworth street, lynnwood, pretoria
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1 MARK SHUTTLEWORTH STREET - Lynnwood - Pretoria - 0002
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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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TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdf
The Water Research Commission (WRC) invites bids for the leasing (supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and decommissioning) of two X-ray baggage scanning machines and two walkthrough metal detectors for its new office premises in Gauteng. The contract duration is three years, with a bid validity of 120 days. Submissions must be made online via the National Treasury eTender Portal by 29 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC. The estimated bid value does not exceed R50,000,000, and the evaluation follows the 80/20 PPPFA principle (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE and specific goals).
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Important Dates
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfClosing date: 29 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Compulsory site briefing: 09 June 2026 at 11:00 at WRC Premises, Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street, Lynnwood, Pretoria. Deadline for written queries: 22 June 2026 at 11:00. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date.
Contact Information
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfSCM Enquiries: The SCM Manager, Supply Chain Management. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 012 761 9300. Fraud Hotline: 0800 214 777 or [email protected]. Submission address: Online via eTender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
Submission Guidelines
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfSubmit bids exclusively online via the National Treasury eTender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/) by 29 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. No physical submissions accepted. Tutorial for uploading: https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM. Required documents: SBD1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD6.1 (Preference Claim Certificate), Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD Compliance History Report, B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs), business registration (e.g., CK1 or CIPC), and fully completed pricing schedule. Every page of the bid must be initialed and signed in black ink. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Compulsory site briefing: 09 June 2026 at 11:00 at WRC Premises, Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street, Lynnwood, Pretoria. Queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by 22 June 2026 at 11:00. No other WRC staff may be contacted for information.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfEvaluation follows the 80/20 PPPFA principle: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals. Mandatory requirements: Complete bid via eTender Portal before deadline, tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number), valid B-BBEE status (certificate or affidavit), no listing on National Treasury’s restricted suppliers database, compliance with all mandatory bid conditions (e.g., no state employees as directors/members), attendance at compulsory site visit/briefing session. Preferential points: 20 points for businesses owned by women, youth, or people with disabilities (30%+ ownership). Higher B-BBEE status levels earn additional preference points per PPPFA regulations. Disqualification risks: Late or incomplete submissions, fraudulent/misleading information (e.g., fake B-BBEE certificates), failure to meet tax compliance or COIDA requirements, non-compliance with mandatory bid conditions or specifications.
Technical Specifications
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfScope: Lease (supply, deliver, install, commission, maintain, and decommission) 2 X-ray baggage scanning machines and 2 walk-through metal detectors for WRC’s new office premises for 3 years. X-ray machines must meet: valid Hazardous Substances Act licence, SABS-registered technicians, colour monitor, conveyor belt, remote operation (5m), max height 1400mm, max X-ray voltage 75kV, operate in 0°C–40°C and 95% humidity, steel base, discharge rollers, 24-hour conveyor belt, max dimensions 800mm (W) x 2000mm (L), 230V/50Hz power, <5A current, detect 0.16mm wire, 256+ grey shades, 448+ detectors, 25mm steel penetration, radiation leakage <0.5 mR/h, film safety for 1000 ASA. Walk-through metal detectors must meet: free-standing frame, multi-zone detection, ferrous/non-ferrous detection, tamper-proof, 2m walk-through height, 230V/50Hz, battery backup (1h), 50+ persons/min throughput, self-test button, LED bar graph + audible alarm, modular design, no pacemaker/magnetic media interference. Both systems must include: installation, commissioning, training (operational + troubleshooting), preventive maintenance (2x/year), 24/7 support, 4-hour response time, 24-hour repairs, temporary replacement if downtime >48h, decommissioning at contract end. Manuals (operating + technical) and brochures required. Service delivery address: Site EB3, The Innovation Hub, 1 Mark Shuttleworth Street, Lynnwood, Pretoria, 0087.
Financial Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfPricing: Fixed total bid price (ZAR) inclusive of VAT, all taxes, and price fluctuations for 3 years. Overheads may increase annually per CPI. Bid validity: 120 days. Payment terms: Invoices paid by last day of the month following receipt of correct, original invoice. Monthly statements due by the 5th of each month. No penalty interest for late payment compliance. All costs (preparation, presentation, demonstrations) are for the bidder’s account. Contract spend capped at approved amount; no excess payments.
Compliance Requirements
Source: TENDER DOCUMENT WRC-003-2026-27 - RENTAL OF X-RAY AND WALKTHROUGH METAL DETECTOR MACHINES.pdfMandatory: Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN (via SARS eFiling) or CSD Compliance History Report (www.csd.gov.za). Bidders must submit: TCS PIN/CSD number, B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate (or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs), SBD4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD6.1 (Preference Claim). COIDA registration and 'good standing' with Compensation Fund required. Consortia/JVs: Each party must submit separate TCS/CSD and B-BBEE certificates. Foreign suppliers: Must confirm RSA residency/branch/permanent establishment or tax liability; if none, no TCS PIN required. Sub-contracting >25% to lower B-BBEE entities may disqualify unless subcontractor is an EME. Bidders listed on National Treasury’s restricted suppliers database are disqualified. No bids accepted from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who are state employees, or close corporations with members who are state employees.
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Address
Lynnwood Bridge Office Park, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
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High source confidence
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+27 12 761 9300[email protected]www.wrc.org.zaLynnwood Bridge Office Park, 4 Daventry St, Lynnwood Manor, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
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