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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Ntabelanga Dam - Siqhungqwini Area - Maclear - 5090
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165885
The department of water and sanitation requires the supply and delivery of one water quality meter kit (PCE-PHD-1KIT1) for measuring ph, dissolved oxygen, toxins, turbidity, temperature, and conductivity, for the mzimvubu water project in the eastern cape province. Bids must be submitted by email before 11:00 AM on 24 august 2026, and the contract will be awarded under the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points available for specific goals such as women, disability, and youth ownership.
Bids must be submitted via email to [email protected] or [email protected] before 11:00 AM on 24 August 2026; late bids will not be accepted.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN; each party in a consortium or joint venture must submit separate proof.
Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), and proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
The 80/20 preference point system applies: price counts for 80 points, and specific goals for 20 points, including 5 points each for women, disability, and youth ownership, 2 points for location in the Eastern Cape Province, and 3 points for B-BBEE level 1 or 2 (QSE or EME).
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, and must not be persons in the service of the state or have directors who are state employees.
Foreign suppliers must answer the questionnaire regarding residency and tax liability in South Africa.
The item required is one water quality meter kit PCE-PHD-1KIT1 (pH, dissolved oxygen, toxins, turbidity, temperature, conductivity).
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 25 August 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
Ntabelanga Dam - Siqhungqwini Area - Maclear - 5090
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Important Dates
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 24 August 2026. Closing time: 11:00 AM.
18 Aug
2026
Tender Published
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25 Aug
2026
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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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
MBW08.pdf
Supply and delivery of one water quality meter kit (PCE-PHD-1KIT1) measuring pH, dissolved oxygen, toxins, turbidity, temperature, and conductivity, for the Mzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The procuring entity is the Department of Water and Sanitation (Water & Sanitation, Construction East).
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Contact Information
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Bidding procedure enquiries: Senzy Gumede, 047 879 0932, [email protected]. Technical enquiries: Mr Nicolus Mbambo, 060 475 8171, [email protected]. Submit via email: [email protected], [email protected].
Submission Guidelines
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be submitted via email to [email protected] or [email protected]. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time; late bids will not be accepted. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (not re-typed) or in the manner prescribed. Returnable documents include: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination), proof of authority (e.g., company resolution), and tax compliance status PIN or CSD number. Failure to comply may render the bid invalid.
Returnable Documents
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must complete and submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, the Bidder's Disclosure (SBD 4), and the company composition form. Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted. Tax compliance status PIN or CSD number must be provided.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)The 80/20 preference point system applies. Price: 80 points. Specific goals: 20 points. Specific goals and points: Women Ownership 5, Disability Ownership 5, Youth Ownership 5, Location of enterprise (Eastern Cape Province) 2, B-BBEE status level contribution (level 1-2, QSE or EME) 3. Total: 20 points. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
Technical Specifications
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of water quality meter kit PCE-PHD-1KIT1 (pH, dissolve oxygen, toxins turbidity, temperature conductivity) at Mzimvubu Water Project in the Eastern Cape Province. Quantity: 1.
Compliance Requirements
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit a SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. Where consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are state employees. Bidders must complete and submit SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination). Foreign suppliers must answer the questionnaire regarding residency and tax liability in South Africa.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Preference points claimed for specific goals: Women Ownership 5, Disability Ownership 5, Youth Ownership 5, Location of enterprise (Eastern Cape Province) 2, B-BBEE status level contribution (level 1-2, QSE or EME) 3. Total 20 points.
Contractual Terms
Source: MBW08.pdfThe successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (SBD 7). The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, the General Conditions of Contract (GCC), and any other special conditions of contract.
Requirements
Source: MBW08.pdf (RFQ)Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address; late bids will not be accepted. All bids must be submitted on official forms provided or in the manner prescribed. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit a SARS PIN or CSD number. No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are state employees. Failure to comply may render the bid invalid.
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