Dna extraction, pcr and sequencing services for 20 specimens

Opening date: 08 October 2026

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 16h00

Compulsory briefing / site visit: None

Compulsory briefing session / site visit: No.

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +27 (33) 345 1404

Organisation

• KwaZulu Natal Museum
• Physical address: 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
• Postal address: Private Bag 9070, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
• Website: www.nmsa.org.za

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 21 October 2026 at 16h00

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• CSD Supplier Number (MAAA-----)
• Tax Pin Certificate
• B-BBEE Certificate
• Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date (signed)
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): declares any employment by the state, relationships with procuring institution personnel, and interests in other enterprises; false disclosure disqualifies the bid

Disqualification risks:

• Incorrect or outdated CSD information
• Being listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers
• Submitting after the closing time

Preference point system: 80/20

Preference points are awarded for specific goals as follows:

• Black Ownership: 6 points
• Women Owned: 2 points
• Youth Owned: 2 points
• Disability Owned: 2 points
• Locality (Municipality): 8 points

Bidders must complete the number of points claimed in the supplier column.

Scope of work:

• DNA extraction, PCR and DNA sequencing services for 20 specimens
• Sequencing for COI, 16S and 28S (3 primers), i.e. 5 primer sets, forward and reverse
• Primer information will be provided
• Collection of specimens is included

Pricing schedule to be completed per item with unit price and total price, subtotal, VAT at 15% (where applicable) and total price.

Mandatory registrations and certificates:

• CSD registration (self-register at www.csd.gov.za)
• Tax Pin Certificate
• B-BBEE Certificate
• Declaration that CSD information is correct and up to date
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure)

Consequences of false information:

• The Museum may cancel the bid or contract and the supplier becomes liable for damages if a less favourable bid is accepted or less favourable arrangements are made.

If a business registered on the Central Suppliers Database is subsequently found to have supplied false or incorrect information, the Museum may cancel the bid or any contract awarded to that supplier, and the supplier becomes liable for damages if a less favourable bid is accepted or less favourable arrangements are made.

The RFQ creates no obligation on the part of the Museum. The Museum may amend, recall or revise the RFQ at any time. All RFQs submitted become the property of the Museum. The Museum is free to accept or reject, in whole or in part, all RFQs in its sole judgment and discretion, and reserves the right not to make an appointment.

All suppliers of goods and services to the State are required to register on the Central Suppliers Database; prospective suppliers self-register at www.csd.gov.za.

Preference points are awarded for specific goals under the 80/20 system, with points allocated as follows: Black Ownership 6, Women Owned 2, Youth Owned 2, Disability Owned 2, Locality (Municipality) 8. Bidders complete the number of points claimed in the supplier column.