This Tender Has Expired

• Issue date: 06 February 2026.
• First submission deadline (mentioned in the header, but superseded): 13 February 2026 @ 16:30.
• Final closing date and time: 20 February 2026 @ 16:30 (strict deadline, no late submissions).
• RFQ validity period: 90 calendar days from the closing date.
• No site‑visit or briefing dates are stated in the document.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: not specified

Address: not specified

Department: not specified

• Submit the quotation by e‑mail to [email protected]; use the RFQ number (6661/20/02/2026) and description as the e‑mail subject.
• Deadline: 20 February 2026 at 16:30 (late submissions will be rejected).
• Maximum total attachment size per e‑mail: 25 MB. Do not use cloud‑storage links (WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.).
• File names must be short and simple; follow the naming convention indicated in the RFQ (e.g., “RFQ6661_Pricing.xlsx”).
• All mandatory returnable documents (see Table 2) must be attached and marked “Yes/No”. Missing any mandatory document results in automatic disqualification.
• Essential returnable documents (Table 1) – Standard Bidding Documents (SBD 1 & SBD 4), Preference Points Award Form, latest CSD report, latest B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CVs and qualifications of lead auditors – must be completed, signed and uploaded.
• Provide proof of ISO 17021 accreditation (recognised by SANAS) and attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
• Lead auditors must hold ISO 17024 training and be registered with IRCA, SAACTA, Exemplar or equivalent.
• Failure to submit any mandatory or essential document, or to comply with the email size/name rules, will lead to immediate elimination.

Phase 1 – Elimination Criteria (must be met before price is considered):

a) Not listed on the NT restricted‑supplier or tender‑defaulter database.

b) All mandatory returnable documents submitted and valid.

c) All required files uploaded as per paragraph 8.2.

d) Meets the technical specification requirements.

Phase 2 – Price and Preference Points Evaluation:

• 80 % of the total score is based on price (lowest acceptable price receives 80 points; other bids scored proportionally).
• 20 % of the total score is based on preference points (specific goals – Black ownership up to 15 points, Black‑women ownership up to 5 points).
• Preference points are claimed using Annexure E; failure to submit proof means no points are awarded.
• Bids eliminated in Phase 1 are not evaluated for price or preference points.

Scope of Work (Annexure A):

• ISO 9001:2015 QMS Document Review.
• Project inception meeting.
• Pre‑audit document review.
• Stage 1 certification audit.
• Non‑conformance report (NCR) closure.
• Stage 2 certification audit.
• Final audit and certification recommendation.
• Issuance of ISO 9001:2015 certificate.
• Project duration: six (6) months from contract signing.
• Audits to cover operational and strategic areas, cost of quality analysis, customer‑satisfaction measures, and product performance comparisons.

Deliverables include audit reports, NCR closure evidence, certification certificate, and any required follow‑up documentation.

• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand, inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT) and any unconditional discounts.
• Indicate any price escalation or exchange‑rate exposure, specifying the currency and rate of exchange used.
• Quote must include all ancillary costs (freight, insurance, duties, travel, accommodation, etc.).
• Use the Pricing Schedule (Annexure B) to present unit prices and totals; deviations must be explained in the quotation.
• Payment will be made according to CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions (details not provided in the excerpt).
• No mention of performance bonds or guarantees; if required, the CSIR may request them during due‑diligence (see Section 14.7).

• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD number; CSIR will verify tax compliance via CSD.
• Provide a current Tax Clearance Certificate (or TCS PIN) proving SARS compliance; non‑compliance leads to disqualification (Section 18).
• Submit latest B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit; preference points are awarded based on Black ownership and Black‑women ownership (Annexure E).
• Demonstrate ISO 17021 accreditation recognised by SANAS for certification bodies operating in South Africa.
• Attach three ISO 9001:2015 certificates of South African companies previously audited.
• Lead auditors must hold ISO 17024 training and be registered with IRCA, SAACTA, Exemplar or equivalent; provide their CVs and qualifications.
• All documents must be signed by an authorised representative; include proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
• Compliance with POPI Act and signing of the Mutual Non‑Disclosure Agreement (Annexure F) is mandatory.