Supply and deliver of laboratory consumables

• Supply and delivery of laboratory consumables required for the Marine and Bioversity Lab in 2026.
• Specific items listed include EXO1 sensors, calibrators, turbidity standards, vials, dyes, pipettes, formalin, ethanol, and hinged vials.

• Closing Date: 20 July 2026.
• Closing Time: 11:00.

• Submission/Enquiries Contact: Andiswa Charlie.
• Email: [email protected].
• Phone: 021 493 7149.
• Physical Address for delivery: Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town.
• Postal Address: Nedbank Building, 63 Strand Street, Private Bag PO Box 4390, Cape Town, 8000.

• Submit your quotation using the official RFQ form.
• Quotation must be on company letterhead, include VAT per item (where applicable), correct banking details, item descriptions, validity period, contact details, and CSD MAAA number.
• Submit via email to [email protected]. Quotations received after the closing date and time will not be considered.
• Quotations are deemed valid for 90 days from the RFQ closing date unless otherwise stated.
• You must duly complete and sign the SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms.
• Failure to comply with mandatory requirements will result in disqualification and no further evaluation.
• Do not deliver any goods/services before receiving an official order from the Department.

Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) with valid MAAA number. Tax compliant with SARS (Income Tax Act, VAT Act). For preference points: >50% ownership by Black people, Women, or People with disabilities (requires B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit, CIPC ownership certificate, medical certificate for disability). Not listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. No conflict of interest with DFFE employees. Joint ventures require consolidated B-BBEE certificate.

• Supply and delivery of laboratory consumables for the Marine and Bioversity Lab.
• Required items include:

1. EXO1 pH module sensor replacement kit, guarded (1 item).
2. EXO1 Conductivity/Temperature sensor (1 item).
3. EXO1 Turbidity Sensor (1 item).
4. Conductivity Calibrator 10,000 µhos/cm – 1.5L (1 item).
5. Turbidity 12.7 NTU, 12.4 NTU – 2L (1 item).
6. Turbidity 1000 NTU, 1000 NTU – 2L (1 item).
7. Vial pill No 3 (18x59 mm; 12 ml), per box of 100 (50 boxes).
8. Phloxine B dye powder, 25g (2 items).
9. Pipette Disposable (Pasteur Pipette), per box of 500 (1 box).
10. Formalin buffered neutral, 10% - 20L (2 items).
11. 96% Ethanol, 20L (2 items).
12. 100ml Hinged Vial (100 Pack) (10 boxes).

• Note: Pictures/brand names are for illustration; equivalent specifications are acceptable.
• All delivery costs and applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies) must be included in the bid price.

• Prices must be firm until delivery, with no adjustments except for exchange rate variations.
• All costs (delivery, VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills development levies) must be included in the bid price.
• DFFE reserves the right to negotiate prices with preferred tenderers.

• Mandatory: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report or MAAA number must be provided.
• Tax Compliance: You must be compliant with all applicable tax legislation (Income Tax Act, VAT Act) for the entire contract term. Provide SARS Tax Status Pin or CSD report.
• B-BBEE: Submit a SANAS/CIPC-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim specific goal points.
• Ownership: Submit CIPC ownership certificate if claiming ownership points.
• Disability: Submit a medical certificate signed by a practitioner with a practice number if claiming disability points.
• SBD Forms: Complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification.
• You must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.

• DFFE reserves the right to request additional information to validate bidder submissions, including preference points.
• Prices must be firm until delivery, with no adjustments except for exchange rate variations.
• No goods/services should be delivered before an official order is received from the Department.
• Failure to deliver within agreed timelines may result in order cancellation and possible inclusion on the National Treasury Database of Restricted Suppliers.
• The Department reserves the right not to appoint any tenderer and to perform due diligence during evaluation.

• Mandatory requirements apply; failure to comply results in disqualification.
• Complete SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) declaring state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, and other interests.
• Declare any conflicts of interest and confirm independent bidding without collusion.
• Acknowledge that false declarations may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, restrictions from public sector business, or criminal prosecution.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Points are awarded for Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
• Specific Goals: More than 50% ownership by Black people, Women, or People with Disabilities (20 points each).
• Submit SBD 6.1 and supporting documents (B-BBEE certificate, CIPC ownership certificate, medical certificate for disability, CSD report) to claim points.
• The organ of state reserves the right to verify claims.