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Issuing Organization
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
06 Oct 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
30 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-172213
The south african bureau of standards (sabs) requires the supply and delivery of an automatic benchtop density meter for accurate density determination of footwear samples, with an accuracy of 0.0001 G/cm³ and a measurement range of 0.0000 To 3.0000 G/cm³. Bidders must submit a quotation via email by 06 october 2026 at 11:00, including mandatory documents such as a csd registration report, b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, sbd 4, sbd 6.1, And a signed non-disclosure agreement. The evaluation uses an 80/20 preference points system (price 80, specific goals 20), and bidders must provide at least three reference letters demonstrating successful delivery of a density meter or equivalent, plus a technical brochure or data sheet.
Closing: Submit quotation via email to [email protected] by 06 October 2026 at 11:00; late submissions are not accepted.
Mandatory documents: Include CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim), and signed Appendix A (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the quotation.
Track record: Provide a minimum of three reference letters from previous or current clients demonstrating successful delivery of a density meter or equivalent.
Technical specification: Submit a brochure and/or data sheet of the proposed density meter; the instrument must be a benchtop density meter with accuracy 0.0001 g/cm³ and measurement range 0.0000–3.0000 g/cm³.
Evaluation: Only bidders meeting mandatory requirements are evaluated under the 80/20 preference points system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Delivery and documentation: Deliver to SABS Campus and provide Certificate of Conformity, Calibration Certificate, Factory Acceptance Test/Performance Report, Operational Qualification, user manuals, installation instructions, and maintenance logs.
Enquiries and conduct: Direct all enquiries only to Asanda Zulu ([email protected], 012 428 7911); contacting other SABS personnel or canvassing will result in disqualification.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 06 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
1 Dr Lategan Road - Groenkloof - Pretoria - 0001
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Description
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf30 Sept
2026
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2026
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf
Supply and delivery of a benchtop automatic density meter for the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), used for accurate determination of the density of footwear samples. The instrument must achieve an accuracy of 0.0001 g/cm3 and a density measurement range of 0.0000–3.0000 g/cm3, with delivery to the SABS Campus in Gauteng.
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The SABS requires supply and delivery of an automatic density meter for accurate determination of density of footwear samples. Instrument: benchtop density meter, accuracy 0.0001 g/cm³, measurement range 0.0000–3.0000 g/cm³.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Closing date and time: 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM
No briefing or site visit is specified.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Enquiries contact:
Submission email: [email protected]
Delivery address: SABS Campus (specific address not provided in the document)
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Closing: 06 October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Late submissions are not accepted.
Returnable documents (all must be submitted with the quotation):
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Only bidders who meet the mandatory requirements are evaluated further.
Preference point system: 80/20 (2022 Regulations) – Price 80 points, Specific Goals 20 points.
Mandatory requirements:
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Supply and deliver an automatic density meter.
Purpose: accurate determination of density of footwear samples; reduces retesting risks and improves test result accuracy.
Instrument type: benchtop density meter
Accuracy: 0.0001 g/cm³
Density measurement range: 0.0000 – 3.0000 g/cm³
Required documentation with delivery:
Delivery: recommended bidder must deliver to SABS Campus.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Quotation must include:
No advance or upfront payment will be made; payment only in accordance with agreed delivery of goods/services.
SABS is not responsible for any bidder costs incurred in preparing or submitting the quotation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: required – submit CSD registration report.
B-BBEE: valid certificate or sworn affidavit required to claim specific goal points.
No CIDB grading specified (not construction).
No local content percentage specified.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdfQuotation validity: 120 days from closing date. SABS may extend validity by 60 days by written notice; bidders may not amend quotations during extension. SABS may request further extension in writing; bidders are not obliged to agree and may not amend quotations.
No contract is created by the RFQ or by any communication from SABS personnel. SABS may reject any submission, select a bidder on its own criteria, or not select any bidder.
SABS may discontinue the evaluation at any time without liability for bidder losses.
No advance payment; payment only per agreed delivery.
SABS not responsible for bidder's preparation or submission costs.
SABS will not be bound by any legal or contractual terms in the bidder's quotation.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must submit CSD registration report, valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and Appendix A (Non-Disclosure Agreement) with the quotation.
Requirements
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements: (1) Company track record – minimum three reference letters from previous/current clients demonstrating successful delivery of density meters or equivalent. (2) Technical specification – submit brochure and/or data sheet of proposed density meter.
Section
Source: RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdfOnly bidders meeting mandatory requirements are evaluated further on the 80/20 preference points system (Pricing and Specific Goals).
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Address
1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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Contact
012-428-6691[email protected]www.sabs.co.za1 Dr Lategan Rd, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027, South Africa
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