Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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.
Issuing Organization
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICALocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
28 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171111
Nmisa invites quotations for the supply of goods or services as specified in the request for quotation. Bidders must submit quotations that are firm and valid for at least 30 days, clearly indicate the delivery period, and include a central supplier database (csd) summary with the supplier registration number and unique supplier registration number. Quotations must be sent to [email protected] And reach nmisa by monday 28 september 2026 at 11:00. Preference points will be awarded under the 80/20 or 90/10 system, depending on the estimated contract value, with points for price and b-bbee status level. Bidders claiming b-bbee points must complete the preference claim form and submit proof of b-bbee status. Sub-contracting details must be disclosed if applicable. Non-completion of sbd forms will be regarded as non-compliance.
Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days.
Quotations must clearly indicate the delivery period.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD registration number and unique supplier registration number.
For pricing above R2,000.00, a B-BBEE certificate must be attached.
Quotations must be sent to [email protected] and reach NMISA by Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:00.
Bidders must complete all prescribed SBD forms, including SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure), and non-completion will be regarded as non-compliance.
Bidders claiming B-BBEE preference points must complete the preference claim form and submit proof of B-BBEE status level.
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Quotations must be sent to [email protected] Please complete the attached sbd 4 and sbd6.1
Categories
Request for Quotation
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
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Description
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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.
Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf
Procurement of a desiccant air dryer (model A-DRY60) for a nitrogen generator (MNG104) at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA), with a flow rate of 60 Nm3/h, pressure range 4–16 bar, and standard pressure dew point of -40°C.
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R 581 900
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The tender is for the supply of an A-DRY60 Desiccant Air dryer for use with the MNG104 model Nitrogen generator. The dryer must meet the specified flow rate, pressure range, and pressure dew point.
Important Dates
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Closing: Monday 28 September 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"012 947 2716","department":"Price (excl. VAT) Total Price (excl. VAT)","address":"Quotation"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Submit quotations via email to [email protected]. Quotations must reach the address by the closing date and time. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD registration number and unique supplier registration number. For pricing above R2,000, a B-BBEE certificate must be attached. Non-completion of SBD forms will be regarded as non-compliance. Returnable forms include SBD4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and any other prescribed SBD forms.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Preference points are awarded under the 80/20 or 90/10 system depending on the estimated contract value. The 80/20 system applies to requirements with a Rand value of up to R50,000,000 (all applicable taxes included). B-BBEE status level of contribution is used for preference points. Sub-contracting details must be disclosed, including percentage, sub-contractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the sub-contractor is an EME or QSE.
Technical Specifications
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Qty Unit Price (excl. VAT) Total Price (excl. VAT)
A-DRY60 1
Pricing Schedule
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdfSuppliers are required to respond with a quotation containing their company letterhead.
NMISA is a schedule 3A public entity according to PFMA and effects payments when all
goods and services are delivered in full.
Quotations should be firm and valid for at least a period of 30 days
Quotations must clearly indicate delivery period
All Supplier quotations are subject to the provisions of the attached SBD forms; non-
completion of SBD forms will be regarded as non-compliance.
supplier registration number quotation otherwise the quotation will not be accepted.
For pricing above R2 000.00 - BBBEE certificate must be attached.
Quotations should be sent to [email protected].
The response should reach NMISA not later than Monday 28 September 2026 @ 11:00.
sf
Sbd4
Bidder’s disclosure
Compliance Requirements
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Central supplier database summary with supplier registration number and unique
B-BBEE Minimum Level: 4
Points Allocation: 3 points
B-BBEE Details: 2 ON PREVENTING AND COMBATING
Abuse in the supply chain management system should
This declaration prove to be false.
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Signature Date
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Position Name of bidder
Sbd 6.1
Preference points claim form in terms of nmisa SCM policy
This preference form must form part of all bids invited. It contains general information and
serves as a claim form for preference points for Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment
(B-BBEE) Status Level of Contribution
Nb: before completing this form, bidders must study the general
Conditions, definitions and directives applicable in respect of b-
Bbee, as per nmisa SCM policy.
1.1 The following preference point systems are applicable to all bids:
applicable taxes included); and
applicable taxes included).
1.2
a) The value of this bid is estimated to exceed/not exceed R50 000 000 (all applicable
taxes included) and therefore the .............. preference point system shall be
applicable; or
b) Either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system will be applicable to this tender
(delete whichever is not applicable for this tender).
1.3 Points for this bid shall be awarded for:
(a) Price; and
(b) B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor.
1.4 The maximum points for this bid are allocated as follows:
Points
Price
B-bbee status level of contributor
Total points for Price and B-BBEE must not 100
exceed
1.5 Failure on the part of a bidder to submit proof of B-BBEE St
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Preference points will be awarded for B-BBEE Status Level of Contribution under the 80/20 or 90/10 system. Points are allocated per the B-BBEE status level table (e.g., Level 1: 20 points under 80/20, 10 under 90/10; Level 2: 18/9; etc.). Bidders must submit proof of B-BBEE status level or no points will be claimed. Sub-contracting details must be disclosed, including percentage, sub-contractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the sub-contractor is an EME or QSE.
Health & Safety
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf8.1 Name of
company/firm:........................................................................................
8.2 VAT registration
number:.....................................................................................
8.3 Company registration
number:..............................................................................
8.4 Type of company/ firm
Partnership/Joint Venture / Consortium
One person business/sole propriety
Close corporation
Company
(Pty) Limited
[Tick applicable box]
8.5 Describe principal business activities
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........
8.6 Company classification
Manufacturer
Supplier
Professional service provider
Other service providers, e.g. transporter, etc.
[Tick applicable box]
8.7 Total number of years the company/firm has been in business:.................................
8.8 I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the
company/firm, certify that the points claimed, based on the B-BBE status level of
contributor indicated in paragraphs 1.4 and 6.1 of the foregoing certificate, qualifies the
company/ firm for the preference(s) shown and I / we acknowledge that:
i) The information furnished is true and correct;
ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as
indicated in paragraph 1 of this form;
iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in
paragraphs 1.4 and 6.1, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary
proof to the satisfaction of the purchaser that the claims are correct;
iv) If the B-BBEE status level of contributor has been claimed or obtained on a
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fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the
purchaser may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –
(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;
(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a
result of that person’s conduct;
(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as
a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such
cancellation;
(d) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and
directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a
fraudulent basis, be restricted by the National Treasury from
obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not
exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other
side) rule has been applied; and
(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.
Requirements
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide the CSD registration number and unique supplier registration number. Sub-contracting details must be disclosed, including percentage, sub-contractor name, B-BBEE status, and whether the sub-contractor is an EME or QSE.
Section
Source: Airdryer for N2 Generator.pdf (RFQ)Requested by: Alex Jehoma, Section: ARI, Telephone: 012 947 2716, Email: [email protected].
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
These rules are linked to the type of public body issuing this tender.
Act 71 of 2008
Relevant to governance and reporting obligations for state-owned companies and public entities.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
These rules are linked to the work category, industry, or regulated service area.
Act 38 of 2001
Relevant to financial services, audit, accounting, KYC and anti-money-laundering obligations.
Relevant because this tender appears to involve professional consulting, advisory, research, feasibility, or management services.
Address
Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
21 Sept 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
012-947-2741[email protected]www.nmisa.orgScientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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