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 Regulator for Compulsory SpecificationsLocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
09 Jul 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Dr Lategan Road,SABS Campus, - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
02 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-160935
The national regulator for compulsory specifications (nrcs) invites bids for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables, including dishwashers, refuse bags, paper towels, cleaning agents, and surgical gloves. This request for quotation (RFQ 016-26) is open to compliant suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and requires adherence to strict submission, tax, and b-bbee compliance requirements.
Date & Time
Thursday, 09 July 2026 - 11:00
Venue
null
Categories
Request for Quotation
Dr Lategan Road,SABS Campus, - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
02 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
09 Jul
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.
Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf
The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) in Gauteng invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver laboratory consumables. The tender (RFQ NO: 016-26) closes on 09 July 2026 at 11:00 UTC. Submissions must be emailed to [email protected]. The contract includes items like dishwashers, refuse bags, paper towels, cleaning agents, and surgical gloves, with a focus on compliance with technical specifications, tax obligations, and B-BBEE status.
Median Estimate
R 266 163
Range
Based on 12 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
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Description
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdfImportant Dates
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Contact Information
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Submission Guidelines
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Returnable Documents
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation Criteria
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory
Disqualifying
Technical Specifications
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Experience & Qualifications
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Quality Management
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdfPricing Schedule
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Compliance Requirements
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Contractual Terms
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdfRequirements
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdf (RFQ)Section
Source: Re issue RFQ 016 26 SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LAB CONSUMABLES.pdfThese 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)
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.
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
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Organization
National Regulator for Compulsory SpecificationsContact Person
Thobela Mqikela
Phone
012-482-8921
[email protected]
Website
www.nrcs.org.za/
Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
02 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
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