Precision manufacture and supply of nai target pellet compaction and cold-pressure welding tooling to ithemba labs faure, western cape

Closing date: 6 November 2026 at 16:00

Delivery required: 6 weeks from contract award

Contact: SCM Department

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 021 843 1000

Submission address: iThemba LABS, ATTN: SCM Department, Old Faure Road, Faure, 7131

Postal address: PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129

Submission method

• Method: email only
• Submission email: [email protected]

Returnable documents

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): signed and completed; discloses any state employment or connections.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): signed and completed with SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points (local companies only).
• CSD Summary Report: from www.csd.gov.za showing CSD registration.

Rules

• Late proposals are not accepted.
• Do not alter the quotation template or its terms after the closing date.
• Missing mandatory requirements may lead to disqualification.

Evaluation stages

• Stage 1: Administrative, functionality, and mandatory capability/experience criteria assessed.
• Stage 2: Only shortlisted bidders (meeting Stage 1 criteria) sign an NDA, receive drawings, and submit pricing.

Preference points

• 80/20 system: 80 points for price, 20 points for B-BBEE specific goals.
• Award to the tenderer with the highest total points.
• If all bids exceed R1 million, the request is automatically cancelled.

Tax compliance

• Bids from non-tax-compliant suppliers are not considered; verification via CSD or tax PIN.

Scope

• Manufacture, heat treat, inspect, certify and supply precision tooling for NaI target pellet compaction and cold-pressure welding.
• All material, machining, heat treatment, grinding, finishing, inspection, and packaging included.

Two-stage confidentiality process

• Stage 1: submit capability and experience evidence; drawings provided only in Stage 2 to shortlisted bidders.
• Stage 2: sign NDA and submit pricing.

Tooling package (three assemblies)

• Brushing Jig Assembly (drawing 6203-2310-A): 4 manufactured parts + 6205-2RS bearing.
• Punch and Die Set Assembly (drawing 6203-2320-A): 4 manufactured parts from Böhler K110 tool steel.
• Pressure Welding Jig Assembly (drawing 6203-2330-A): 3 manufactured parts + 2 Parker Viton O-rings.
• Total: 11 precision components plus commercial bearings/seals.

Standards

• ISO 2768 general tolerances; ISO metric threads; EN10204 Type 3.1 material certification; SABS/ISO drawing practices.

Key technical requirements

• Concentricity ≤ 0.02 mm for flanges, die components.
• Hardness: EN30B collet flange 55-58 HRC; Böhler K110 tooling vacuum hardened to 58 HRC ±2 HRC.
• Ground working surfaces; surface finish proposed by manufacturer and demonstrated fit-for-purpose.
• All components deburred, free of sharp edges, swarf, cleaned and corrosion-protected.

Deliverables

• Manufactured tooling, material certificates, heat treatment certificates, hardness certificates, dimensional inspection reports.

Stage 1 requires: signed confidentiality undertaking; evidence of at least three comparable precision tooling projects in last five years; access to CNC machining and precision finishing equipment (with equipment list and typical tolerances); experience with hardened tool steels and engineering alloys; access to heat treatment facilities; surface finishing capability; assembly and functional verification capability.

Supplier must provide material certificates for all metallic components, heat treatment certificates, hardness certificates, and dimensional inspection reports. All components must meet specified tolerances (concentricity ≤0.02 mm, hardness ranges). Surface finish per drawings or standard precision toolroom practice. Deliverables include full documentation pack.

Payment terms

• 30 days from date of invoice received (standard).
• If shorter payment terms are offered (e.g., 7/14 days), a payment guarantee may be required.

Guarantees

• Advance payments: a payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance required.

Pricing constraints

• Prices valid for at least 60 days from closing date.
• Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT.
• A firm delivery period must be stated.

CSD registration

• Mandatory registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (www.csd.gov.za). Unregistered bids are not considered.

Tax compliance

• Mandatory valid tax compliance status, verified via CSD or tax PIN.

Disqualification

• Bidders listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are disqualified.

B-BBEE evidence

• Only required if claiming specific goals: SANAS-accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

Forms

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): mandatory.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim): optional, for claiming preference points.

Contract subject to PPPFA, Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and GCC. Payment is 30 days from invoice; shorter payment terms may require a guarantee. Advance payments need an approved payment guarantee. Firm delivery period required. Late or non-compliant bids disqualified. Bidders must sign a confidentiality undertaking for proprietary NaI manufacturing process.

Award based on highest total points under 80/20 preference system (80 price, 20 B-BBEE). Evaluation includes administrative compliance, functionality, price and B-BBEE. If all bids exceed R1 million, tender is cancelled. Tax compliance mandatory.