Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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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
30 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157582
The national research foundation (nrf) via ithemba labs requests quotations for the supply of wetrok mepol hx (10l) floor polish and remat (5l) deep cleaner/stripper (or equivalent) over a 3-year period. This RFQ is open to registered suppliers on the central supplier database (csd) and targets compliant, high-performance floor maintenance products for research facilities.
Submit via email to [email protected] by 3 June 2026 at 11:00 am. Late submissions will be disqualified. Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure, signed), CSD Summary Report, B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit, Pricing Schedule, Datasheet for WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L). Optional: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Do not alter the RFQ template or terms after submission. Ensure all mandatory documents are included to avoid disqualification.
Request for wetrok mepol hx (10l) and remat (5l) or equivalent as and when required over period of 3 years
Request for Quotation
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RFQ - Wetrok Mepol polish and stripper.pdf
The National Research Foundation (NRF), through iThemba LABS, requests quotations for the supply of WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L) or equivalent floor care chemicals over a 3-year period. The tender is open to suppliers who can meet the technical specifications, administrative compliance, and B-BBEE requirements. The evaluation will use an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE). Quotations must be submitted by 3 June 2026, 11:00 AM UTC, with delivery required within 1 week of purchase order issuance.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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30 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
RÂ 1Â 680Â 212
Range
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Supply WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) and REMAT (5L) or equivalent over 3 years. Specifications: WETROK MEPOL HX (10L) must be highly polished, resistant to alcohol-based hand disinfectants, form a polishable/water-resistant protective film (polymer/wax-based), and be suitable for hard/elastic floor coverings. WETROK REMAT (5L) must be a high-performance deep cleaner and stripper for alkali-resistant floors and Strip & Seal Services. Deliver to iThemba LABS, Old Faure Road. Year 1: 10 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Year 2: 15 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Year 3: 15 x 10L Mepol HX, 5 x 5L Remat. Include delivery fee per year.
Pricing must be valid for 60 days from closing date, firm, and inclusive of VAT. Payment terms: 30 days from invoice receipt date. If shorter payment terms (e.g., 7/14 days) are proposed, a Payment Guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance is required. Advance payments require a Payment Guarantee. Pricing must be submitted in ZAR. Indicate firm delivery periods. Complete the pricing schedule with quantities, unit prices, and totals for each year.
Mandatory: Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (www.csd.gov.za) – bids from unregistered suppliers will be disqualified. Submit CSD Supplier Number. Mandatory documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure, signed), B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for specific goals), Pricing Schedule, Datasheet for products. Optional: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). Compliance with Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and Regulations (2022) is required. Suppliers must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Point Allocation Breakdown
Closing date: 3 June 2026. Closing time: 11:00 am. Goods/services required within 1 week after Purchase Order issuance.
Technical contact: Aurelia Genu, Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1314. Supply Chain Management contact: Khanyisa Maqwara, Email: [email protected], Tel: 021 843 1379. Submission email: [email protected]. Postal address: PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa. General NRF contact: Tel: 021 843 1000, Fax: 021 843 3525, Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za.
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
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Organization
National Research FoundationContact Person
Khanyisa Maqwara
Phone
021-201-1621
[email protected]
Address
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
29 May 2026
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