Frequently Asked Questions — Supply and delivery of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit to NHLS

Question 1

What are the submission requirements for this tender (Ref: )?

Accepted Answer

Returnable Documents: 2 NB: Please note that the following documentation are to be submitted together with the quotation, 2.1.1 Completed pricing schedule.

Question 2

How will bids be evaluated?

Accepted Answer

1. EVALUATION: PRICE AND SPECIFIC GOALS The following will be considered in the evaluation SPECIFIC GOALS 20 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 Respondents are to note that NHLS will round off final pricing scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal places. (i) negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the highest points or cancel the RFQ; scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFQ; (iii) if the Respondent scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market related price with the Respondent scoring the third highest points or cancel the RFQ. ▪ If a market-related price is not agreed with the Respondent scoring the third highest points, NHLS must cancel the final evaluation stage if offered on an unconditional basis. 1.2 Specific Goals [Weighted score 20 points] Preference points for this bid sh Preference points for this bid shall be awarded for The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows No. Number of points Number of points claimed (80/20 system) The specific goals allocated (80/20 system) points in terms of this tender scorecard will be accepted) as per DTIC guideline]  Respondent’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with Specific Goals’ requirements as stipulated in Section 7 of this RFP (List all specific goals returnable document) Failure to submit the above stated documents will result in you scoring zero (0) points. the quality, quantity, specifications, prices, including methods, factors or formulas used to calculate prices, market allocation,

Question 3

What are the technical specifications?

Accepted Answer

• Primary Reagent A: 500 mL • Reagent B: 25 mL, 4% cupric sulfate • Minimum capacity: 2,500 microplate wells or 250 test tube assays • Included BSA standard: approximately 10 mL at 2 mg/mL • Microplate compatibility: 96-well format • Detection wavelength: 562 nm • BSA linear range: 20–2,000 μg/mL • Enhanced sensitivity: down to 5 μg/mL 1. EVALUATION: PRICE AND SPECIFIC GOALS The following will be considered in the evaluation: POINTS PRICE 80 SPECIFIC GOALS 20 Total points for Price and SPECIFIC GOALS 100 1.1. Price schedule: TOTAL PRICE OF Description of Item Item No ITEM Unit Quantity Rate [ZAR] 1 Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit TOTAL PRICE, exclusive of VAT: VAT 15% (if applicable) Delivery Lead-Time from date of purchase order: ____________________ [days/weeks] of 13 Request for Quotations – Scope of work Description: For the purchase of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit RFQ Number: 1921754 Respondents are to note that NHLS will round off final pricing scores to the nearest 2 (two) decimal places. Notes to Pricing: a) Respondents are to note that if the price offered by the highest scoring bidder is not market-related, NHLS may not award the contract to that Respondent. NHLS may- (i) negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the highest points or cancel the RFQ; (ii) if that Respondent does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market-related price with the Respondent scoring the second highest points or cancel the RFQ; (iii) if the Respondent scoring the second highest points does not agree to a market-related price, negotiate a market- related price with the Respondent scoring the third highest points or cancel the RFQ. ▪ If a market-related price is not agreed with the Respondent scoring the third highest points, NHLS must cancel the RFQ. b) All Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of VAT c) Any disbursement not specifically priced for will not be considered/accepted by NHLS. d) To facilitate like-for-like comparison bidders must submit pricing strictly in accordance with this price schedule and not utilise a different format. Deviation from this pricing schedule could result in a bid being disqualified. e) Please note that should you have offered a discounted price(s), NHLS will only consider such price discount(s) in the final evaluation stage if offered on an unconditional basis. 1.2 Specific Goals [Weighted score 20 points] Preference points for this bid shall be awarded for: (a) Price; (b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution; and (c) Any other specific goal determined in NHLS preferential procurement policy. The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows: No. Number of points Number of points claimed (80/20 system) allocated (To be completed by the tenderer) The specific goals allocated (80/20 system) points in terms of this tender (To be completed by the organ of state) 1. 51% Owned by black people 4 2. 51% Owned by Black people who 4 are women of 13 Request for Quotations – Scope of work Description: For the purchase of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit RFQ Number: 1921754 3. 51% owned by Black people with 2 disabilities 4. 51% Owned by Black people who 4 are youth 5. 51% Owned by black people living 2 in rural areas or underdeveloped areas or townships 6. Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) 4 and/or qualifying small enterprise (QSE) Total 20 2 NB: Please note that the following documentation are to be submitted together with the quotation: 2.1 Mandatory Returnable documents: 2.1.1 Completed pricing schedule. Failure to submit the above stated documents will result in your quotation been disqualified. 2.2 Essential Returnable documents: 2.2.1 SBD1 Form 2.2.2 RFQ Declaration and Breach of Law Form Failure to submit the above stated documents may result in your quotation been disqualified. 2.3 Returnable documents used for scoring: 2.3.1 Valid proof of Respondent’s compliance to the B-BBEE requirements  B-BBEE [ B-BBEE Certificate / Sworn- Affidavit / B-BBEE CIPC Certificate (in case of JV, a consolidated scorecard will be accepted) as per DTIC guideline]  Respondent’s valid proof of evidence to claim points for compliance with Specific Goals’ requirements as stipulated in Section 7 of this RFP (List all specific goals returnable document) Failure to submit the above stated documents will result in you scoring zero (0) points. 2.2.3 Protection of Personal Information Kindly note that if your company is interested in submitting a quotation then a response must be submitted on or before 2 October 2026 at 12h00pm. LATE TENDERS WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. Validity Period NHLS requires a validity period of 90 [Ninety] Business Days from the closing date of this RFQ, excluding the first day and including the last day. Bidders are to note that they may be requested to extend the validity period of their bid, on the same terms and conditions, if the internal evaluation process has not been finalised within the validity period.…

Question 4

What compliance and legal requirements must bidders meet?

Accepted Answer

[A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE B-BBEE ACT] of 13 Request for Quotations – Scope of work Description: For the purchase of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit RFQ Number: 1921754 ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED ARE YOU A FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE BASED SUPPLIER FOR IN SOUTH AFRICA Yes No THE GOODS /SERVICES FOR THE GOODS Yes No /WORKS OFFERED? /SERVICES [IF YES, ANSWER QUESTIONAIRE /WORKS [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] BELOW] OFFERED? QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE (SARS) AND IF NOT REGISTER AS PER 1.3 BELOW. PART B TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR BIDDING TAX COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS 1.1 BIDDERS MUST ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR TAX OBLIGATIONS. 1.2 BIDDERS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR UNIQUE PERSONAL IDENTIFICA 1.3 TION NUMBER (PIN) ISSUED BY SARS TO ENABLE THE ORGAN OF STATE TO VERIFY THE TAXPAYER’S PROFILE AND TAX STATUS. 1.4 APPLICATION FOR TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS (TCS) PIN MAY BE MADE VIA E-FILING THROUGH THE SARS WEBSITE WWW.SARS.GOV.ZA. 1.5 BIDDERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT A PRINTED TCS CERTIFICATE TOGETHER WITH THE BID. 1.6 IN BIDS WHERE UNINCORPORATED CONSORTIA / JOINT VENTURES / SUB-CONTRACTORS ARE INVOLVED, EACH PARTY MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE TCS CERTIFICATE / PIN / CSD NUMBER. 1.7 WHERE NO TCS IS AVAILABLE BUT THE BIDDER IS REGISTERED ON THE CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE (CSD), A CSD NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED. NB: FAILURE TO PROVIDE / OR COMPLY WITH ANY OF THE ABOVE PARTICULARS MAY RENDER THE BID INVALID. SIGNATURE OF BIDDER: ................................................... CAPACITY UNDER WHICH THIS BID IS SIGNED: ................................................... (Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution) DATE: of 13 Request for Quotations – Scope of work Description: For the purchase of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit RFQ Number: 1921754 Points Allocation: 20 points B-BBEE Details: ELEPHONE NUMBER TELEPHONE NUMBER FACSIMILE NUMBER FACSIMILE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS clayton.losper@nhls.co.za E-MAIL ADDRESS clayton.losper@nhls.co.za SUPPLIER INFORMATION NAME OF BIDDER POSTAL ADD2RESS STREET ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBER CODE NUMBER CELLPHONE NUMBER FACSIMILE NUMBER CODE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS VAT REGISTRATION NUMBER SUPPLIER TAX UNIQUE REGISTRATION REFERENCE COMPLIANCE COMPLIANCE CENTRAL NUMBER: ............................................ STATUS SYSTEM PIN: OR SUPPLIER .............................. DATABASE MAAA: .................................................. B-BBEE STATUS TICK APPLICABLE BOX] B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL [TICK APPLICABLE BOX] LEVEL SWORN AFFIDAVIT VERIFICATION Yes No Yes No CERTIFICATE [A B-BBEE STATUS LEVEL VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE/ SWORN AFFIDAVIT MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR PURPOSES OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE B-BBEE ACT] of 13 Request for Quotations – Scope of work Description: For the purchase of Bicinchoninic Acid (BCA) Protein Assay Kit RFQ Number: 1921754 1. ARE YOU THE ACCREDITED 2. ARE YOU A FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE BASED SUPPLIER FOR IN SOUTH AFRICA Yes No THE GOODS /SERVICES FOR THE GOODS Yes No /WORKS OFFERED? /SERVICES [IF YES, ANSWER QUESTIONAIRE /WORKS [IF YES ENCLOSE PROOF] BELOW] OFFERED? QUESTIONNAIRE TO BIDDING FOREIGN SUPPLIERS IS THE ENTITY A RESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA (RSA)? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A BRANCH IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE A PERMANENT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE RSA? YES NO DOES THE ENTITY HAVE ANY SOURCE OF INCOME IN THE RSA? YES NO IS THE ENTITY LIABLE IN THE RSA FOR ANY FORM OF TAXATION? YES NO IF THE ANSWER IS “NO” TO ALL OF THE ABOVE, THEN IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT TO REGISTER FOR A TAX COMPLIANCE STATUS SYSTEM PIN CODE FROM THE SOUTH AFRICAN REVENUE SERVICE

Question 5

What are the important dates and deadlines for this tender?

Accepted Answer

{"closingDate":"2 October 2026","closingTime":"12h00pm"}

Question 6

Who should be contacted for queries about this tender?

Accepted Answer

{"name":null,"email":"Clayton.Losper@nhls.ac.za","phone":null,"department":"Quantity Rate [ZAR]","address":"ssay Kit."}

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