Qubit™ 1x dsdna high sensitivity assay kit

• Advert date: 22 July 2026.
• Closing date and time for submission: 30 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Site visit: Not applicable (N/A).
• Quotes must be valid for 60 days from quote date.

• Technical enquiries: Nokuthula Nhleko.
• Direct line: 021 481 3866.
• Email: [email protected].
• Submission/SCM emails: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected].
• Address: Iziko South African Museum, 25 Queen Victoria Street, Cape Town, 8001.

• Submit quotes/proposals and accompanying documentation via email to: [email protected], [email protected] and [email protected].
• Closing date and time: 30 July 2026 at 11:00.
• Required returnable documents: Central Supplier Database (CSD) report, detailed pricing structure on company letterhead (inclusive of VAT), valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, signed RFQ document, Annexure A (SBD 4) and Annexure B (SBD 6.1).
• Failure to supply any compliance documents may lead to the quote not being considered.
• Any alteration to the RFQ document, other than completing bidder details and tendered price, may render the submission non-responsive.
• False declarations will lead to disqualification; all declared information will be verified.

• Submit Annexure A: Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4) and Annexure B: Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1). Use the latest prescribed forms.
• The completed forms must accompany the quotation/proposal submission.

Supplier must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD), provide valid B-BBEE status documentation, submit all mandatory administrative documents, and comply with declaration requirements regarding state employment, conflicts of interest, and collusion. Bidders listed on Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers registers will be disqualified.

• Supply and deliver: Qubit™ 1X dsDNA High Sensitivity Assay Kit.
• Assay type: 1X dsDNA, high sensitivity.
• For use with equipment: Qubit 2.0, 3, 4, and Flex Fluorometers.
• Number of reactions: 500.
• Product line: Qubit.
• Quantitation range: 0.1 to 120 ng.
• Quantity: 500 assays.
• Shipping condition: Wet Ice.
• Unit size: Each.

• The total evaluated bid price (including VAT) is used for price evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.
• Only amounts captured on the pricing table are considered.
• No additional costs will be paid unless disclosed and approved in writing.

• Provide a detailed pricing structure on company letterhead, inclusive of VAT, disbursements and escalations if applicable.
• Complete the pricing schedule in the RFQ. The total evaluated bid price (including VAT) will be used for price evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.
• Only amounts captured on the pricing table will be considered.
• No additional costs, disbursements or incidental charges will be paid unless disclosed in the bid and approved in writing by Iziko before being incurred.
• Bidders must attach a breakdown of assumptions, resource categories and rates used to prepare their pricing.
• Quotes must be valid for 60 days from quote date.

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) report with supplier number, company details and tax status verification pin is mandatory.
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit is required.
• Submit Annexure A: Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4) and Annexure B: Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1). Use the latest prescribed forms.
• Bidders must declare any state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, and interests in other related enterprises.
• False declarations will lead to disqualification; all information will be verified against available documents including CSD reports.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Specific goals (B-BBEE) carry 20 points.
• Points are awarded for Black ownership: 50% or more = 20 points, less than 50% = 10 points, 0% = 0 points.
• Submit proof: B-BBEE certificate, company registration, identification documentation, CSD report.
• Failure to submit proof means no points are claimed.
• Iziko reserves the right to verify claims.

• Complete Annexure A (SBD 4): Disclose state employment, relationships with procuring institution officials, and interests in other related enterprises.
• Provide particulars (names, ID numbers, state employee numbers) where applicable.
• Failure to disclose may lead to disqualification.

• The 80/20 preference point system applies.
• Only compliant bidders proceed to price and specific goals evaluation.
• Iziko reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation and to withdraw the RFQ at any time before award.
• The proposal may form the basis of a formal contract.
• Any unauthorised alteration to the RFQ document may render the submission non-responsive.