Supply and delivery of mcfarland reference standards to ithemba labs, cape town

• Supply and delivery of one McFarland Reference Standard set to iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
• The set is used for standardizing bacterial suspension densities in microbiological testing.
• iThemba LABS is a multi-disciplinary research laboratory providing facilities for nuclear physics research, radiation biophysics, and isotope production.

• Closing date: 21 July 2026.
• Closing time: 16:00.
• Date issued: 13 July 2026.
• Goods/services required: As soon as possible.

• For submission and general enquiries: Email [email protected].
• Telephone: 021 843 1000.
• Fax: 021 843 3525.
• International code: +27.
• Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za.
• Delivery/Submission address: iThemba LABS, Att: SCM Department, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131.

• Submit your quotation/proposal via email only to [email protected].
• Closing time is 16:00 on the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• You must complete and submit the following mandatory returnable documents:

• SBD 4 – Bidder’s Disclosure, signed and completed.
• SBD 6.1 – Preference Points Claim (for South African companies only), signed and completed.
• Your B-BBEE Certificate (accredited by SANAS) or a sworn affidavit if claiming specific goals.
• CSD Summary Report (download from www.csd.gov.za).
• Completed pricing schedule or an official formal quotation.
• Product datasheets and technical literature proving the goods meet the minimum RFQ specifications.

• Do not alter the RFQ template or its terms and conditions. Changes will not be considered after closing.
• Failure to provide mandatory requirements may lead to disqualification.

• Mandatory documents to submit:

• SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) – completed and signed.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) – completed and signed, with supporting B-BBEE certificate/affidavit.
• CSD Summary Report.
• Completed pricing schedule or formal quotation.
• Product datasheets/technical literature meeting specifications.

Eligible bidders must: (1) Be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za - unregistered bidders will not be considered; (2) Be tax compliant (verified via CSD and tax compliant PIN); (3) Submit all mandatory returnable documents (SBD 4, pricing, product datasheets); (4) For preference points, submit B-BBEE Certificate accredited with SANAS or Sworn Affidavit; (5) Not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; (6) Not have any controlling interest held by state employees without disclosure; (7) Provide a firm delivery period; (8) Not be disqualified for failing to provide mandatory RFQ requirements. Local South African companies may claim preference points via SBD 6.1 for B-BBEE status (Levels 1-3: 8 points; Levels 4-6: 6 points; Levels 7-8: 2 points) and ownership categories (51% Black-owned: 3 points; 51% Black female-owned: 3 points; 51% Black youth-owned: 1 point; 51% owned by People with Disabilities: 1 point; EME or QSE: 4 points).

• Supply and delivery of one McFarland Reference Standard set.
• Product: McFarland Equivalence Turbidity Standard Set.
• Intended use: Standardization of bacterial suspension densities for microbiological procedures.
• Material: Electrically charged polystyrene microparticles suspended in a special buffer.
• Available standards: 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0 McFarland.
• Measurement compatibility: For use with a spectrophotometer with a 1 cm light path at 600 nm or 625 nm.
• Packaging: Plastic case with a visual comparison card.
• Tube dimensions: 15 x 103 mm.
• Storage: Room temperature (20–25°C). Ready to use, no preparation required.
• Quality: Tested spectrophotometrically for performance compliance; suitable for laboratory diagnostic applications.

• Complete the pricing schedule table provided in the document.
• List item: 'McFarland Reference Standards', Quantity: 1.
• Include a line for delivery charges if applicable.
• Provide a total price inclusive of VAT.
• Prices must be firm and valid for 60 days.

• Prices quoted must be valid for at least 60 days from the RFQ closing date.
• Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT.
• Use the provided pricing schedule format. Include unit price and total price (VAT inclusive).
• Indicate a firm delivery period.
• Payment terms: 30 days from the date of invoice receipt.
• For advance payments: A payment guarantee approved by iThemba LABS Finance is required.
• If your standard payment terms are shorter than 30 days, you may be asked to provide a payment guarantee.
• Alternatively, a shorter payment term (e.g., 7/14 days from delivery) can be mutually agreed upon at the time of submitting your pricing proposal.

• Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). Bids from unregistered bidders will not be considered. Register at www.csd.gov.za.
• Provide your CSD Supplier Number.
• You must be tax compliant. Provide your valid tax compliance status PIN.
• Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or a sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
• Complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• The RFQ is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the General Conditions of Contract.

• Submit SBD 6.1 – Preference Points Claim Form.
• Provide a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or a sworn affidavit to claim points.
• Points are awarded for B-BBEE status level contribution and specific goals (e.g., 51% black-owned, black female-owned, etc.).
• Failure to submit proof means no preference points are claimed.

• This RFQ is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and the General Conditions of Contract (GCC).
• A firm delivery period must be indicated in your proposal.
• Payment terms are 30 days from invoice receipt. Advance payments require a finance-approved guarantee.
• Changes to the RFQ template or its terms after closing will not be considered.
• The bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• The attached SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms must be completed and submitted.

• RFQ Number: iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:86.
• Submit via email only to [email protected].
• Delivery address: iThemba LABS, SCM Department, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131.
• Goods are required as soon as possible.
• For technical or SCM enquiries, email [email protected].

• Email: [email protected]
• Tel: 021 843 1000
• Fax: 021 843 3525
• Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za