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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166144
The national research foundation, through ithemba labs gauteng, requires the supply and delivery of one kitek DICT-03 universal ic tester or equivalent for everyday use in its accelerator facility. The tester must meet detailed technical specifications covering digital and analog ic testing capabilities. Bidders must be registered on the csd, submit a firm vat-inclusive price valid for 60 days, and complete the mandatory sbd 4 and sbd 6.1 Forms, with the 80/20 preference point system applying.
Closing: 25 August 2026 at 11:00 am, submitted by email to [email protected]; late proposals are not accepted.
Mandatory returnable documents: signed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, completed pricing schedule or official quotation, datasheets of the goods, and CSD Summary Report.
CSD registration is compulsory; bids from unregistered bidders are not considered, and tax compliance must be verifiable via CSD or a valid tax compliance PIN.
Prices must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date; payment terms are 30 days from invoice, with shorter terms requiring a payment guarantee or mutual agreement.
The 80/20 preference point system applies (80 points price, 20 points B-BBEE); if all bids exceed R1,000,000, the RFQ is automatically cancelled.
The tester must meet the full technical specification: test digital ICs (74 Series, 40/45 Series), microprocessors (8085, 8086, Z80) and listed peripherals, analog ICs (op-amps, 555 timers, ADC/DAC, etc.), have auto-search, two 40-pin DIP ZIF sockets, keypad, 16x2 LCD display, and operate on 230V AC.
Delivery is required to iThemba LABS Gauteng, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2050, within one week after the purchase order.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 11:00
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Supply and delivery of kitek DICT-03 universal ic tester or equivalent to ithemba labs gauteng.
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iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
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Description
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf19 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
25 Aug
2026
Closing Date
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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.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf
Supply and delivery of one Kitek DICT-03 Universal IC tester or equivalent to iThemba LABS Gauteng, including delivery charges to 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2050.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is the government's national agency for research and human capital development. iThemba LABS is a multi-disciplinary research laboratory with sites in the Western Cape and Gauteng, providing facilities for basic and applied nuclear physics research, radiation biophysics, and supply of accelerator-produced radioactive isotopes. The items are needed in the accelerator for everyday use.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 25 August 2026. Closing time: 11:00 am.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Technical enquiries: [email protected] or [email protected]. Supply Chain Management enquiries: [email protected]. Submission of RFQ: [email protected]. National Treasury CSD support: +27 (0) 12 406 9222 or [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Submit the RFQ to [email protected]. The RFQ must be received by the closing time; late proposals will not be accepted. The RFQ template and its terms and conditions must not be altered after closing. Mandatory returnable documents: signed and completed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), signed and completed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for local bidders), completed pricing schedule or official quotation, relevant datasheets of the goods, and CSD Summary Report. Failure to provide mandatory requirements may lead to disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory documents to submit: signed and completed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), signed and completed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for local bidders), completed pricing schedule or official quotation, relevant datasheets of the goods to be supplied, and CSD Summary Report.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Proposals evaluated by Supply Chain Management for administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status. Contract awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points, subject to section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA. If all bids received exceed R1,000,000, the request is automatically cancelled. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of one Kitek DICT-03 Universal IC tester or equivalent. The tester must:
Delivery address: iThemba LABS Gauteng, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2050. Goods required a week after purchase order.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdfPricing schedule: Item 1 – Kitek DICT-03 Universal IC tester or equivalent, quantity 1, price per unit and total (incl. VAT). Item 2 – Delivery charges to 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2050. Total (VAT inclusive) to be provided.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Prices quoted must be firm, inclusive of VAT, and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date. Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice received. If the bidder proposes shorter payment terms, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance may be required; alternatively, shorter payment terms of 7/14 days from delivery may be mutually agreed at the time of submitting the pricing proposal. For any advance payments, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance will be accepted. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Pricing schedule: item 1 – Kitek DICT-03 Universal IC tester or equivalent, quantity 1, price per unit and total (incl. VAT); item 2 – delivery charges to the delivery address; total (VAT inclusive) to be provided.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) – registration is compulsory and bids from unregistered bidders are not considered. A CSD Summary Report must be provided. Bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or a valid tax compliance status PIN. Bidders claiming preference points must submit a B-BBEE certificate accredited with SANAS or a sworn affidavit. The following forms must be completed and submitted: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) – discloses any relationship with state employees or other enterprises; SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) – claims preference points for specific goals.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE status. Bidders claiming specific goals must submit a B-BBEE certificate accredited with SANAS or a sworn affidavit. SBD 6.1 is used to claim preference points for specific goals.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdfThe RFQ is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other special conditions. Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice received. For advance payments, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance is required. If the bidder's payment terms differ (e.g., shorter), a payment guarantee may be required. Shorter payment terms of 7/14 days from delivery may be mutually agreed. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Late proposals will not be accepted. Changes to the RFQ template after closing will not be considered. Bidders failing to provide mandatory requirements may be disqualified.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice received. For any advance payments, a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance will be accepted. If the bidder's payment terms differ (e.g., shorter), a payment guarantee may be required. Shorter payment terms of 7/14 days from delivery may be mutually agreed. The RFQ is subject to the PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, GCC, and any other special conditions.
Requirements
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) – compulsory. A CSD Summary Report must be provided. Bidders must be tax compliant, verified via CSD or tax compliance status PIN. Prices quoted must be valid for at least 60 days from closing date, firm, and inclusive of VAT. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Late proposals will not be accepted. Changes to the RFQ template after closing will not be considered.
Section
Source: RFQ Supply and delivery of IC tester.pdfAll proposals evaluated by Supply Chain Management for administrative compliance, functionality, price, and B-BBEE. The 80/20 preference point system is used. Contract awarded to the tenderer scoring the highest points, subject to section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA. If all bids received exceed R1,000,000, the request is automatically cancelled.
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