Appointment of a service provider to refill and deliver purified water for trade & investment kwazulu-natal.

• This RFQ is for the appointment of a service provider to refill and deliver purified water for Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal.
• The entity is a Schedule 3C public entity promoting investment and trade in KwaZulu-Natal.
• The service aims to provide purified water to protect employee health and enhance productivity.

• Closing Date: 21 July 2026.
• Closing Time: 12:00 PM.
• Briefing Session: Not applicable.
• Quotation must remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date.

• All enquiries and submissions must be directed via email to [email protected].
• No other contact details are provided in the document.

• Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] before or on the closing date and time.
• Late or incomplete submissions will be invalidated.
• The following returnable documents must be completed, signed, and submitted:

• Quotation on company letterhead.
• Completed and signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
• Completed and signed Invitation to Bid (SBD1 Part A & B).
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
• Completed and signed preference points claim form (SBD6.1).
• Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number.
• Information as per mandatory requirements.

• Ensure all forms are submitted on the official forms provided (not retyped).

• The following documents must be completed, signed, and returned:

• Quotation on company letterhead.
• Completed and signed SBD4.
• Completed and signed SBD1 (Part A & B).
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
• Completed and signed SBD6.1.
• Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number.
• Information as per mandatory requirements.

Must be registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD); tax compliant; submit all mandatory forms; quotation must be for full scope (100 bottles); Specific Goals points require 100% black ownership (5 points), 100% disabled ownership (5 points), 100% youth ownership (10 points) with supporting documentation.

Scope of Work:

• Service: Refill and deliver purified water for Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal.
• Quantity: 20 x 20L bottles per month for five months (total 100 bottles).
• Process: Collect empty water cooler bottles from TIKZN offices, refill, and deliver.
• Delivery Address: Trade & Investment House, 1 Arundel Close, Kingsmead Office Park, Stalwart Simelane Street, Durban.
• Pricing: Specify price for refill and delivery separately in your quotation.
• Contract: Successful bidder will sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) for a period of 5 months.

• Pricing must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT).
• Specify price for refill and delivery separately in the quotation.
• Price carries 80 points in evaluation.

• Price quotations must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (including VAT).
• Price carries 80 points in the evaluation.
• No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are specified in the document.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• Proof of registration on Central Supplier Database (CSD) or SARS PIN.
• Completed and signed SBD4 (Declaration of Interest).
• Completed and signed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid).
• Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
• Completed and signed SBD6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
• Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number.

Tax Compliance:

• Tax matters will be verified on CSD or SARS e-Filing prior to award. Non-compliance may lead to disqualification per National Treasury Instruction.

B-BBEE/Preference Points:

• Specific goals scoring for Black Owned (100%), Disabled Owned (100%), and Youth Owned (100%) enterprises as per evaluation criteria.
• Proof required: ID copies of directors, CSD report, BBBEE certificate, affidavit; medical certificate for disabled-owned; NYDA proof for youth-owned.

• Preference points for specific goals: Black Owned Enterprises (100% ownership) – 5 points, Disabled Owned Enterprises (100% ownership) – 5 points, Youth Owned Enterprises (100% ownership) – 10 points.
• Proof required: ID copies of directors, CSD report, BBBEE certificate, affidavit; medical certificate for disabled-owned; NYDA proof for youth-owned.

• The successful bidder will sign an SLA for 5 months.
• The quotation must remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date.
• The bidder bears all costs of bidding; TIKZN is not liable for any costs.
• False declarations may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, damages, restriction from public sector business, and criminal prosecution.

• Mandatory requirements: CSD/SARS PIN registration, completed SBD4, SBD1, POPIA consent, SBD6.1.
• Quoting fewer items or quantities than requested invalidates the quotation.
• Tax compliance will be verified prior to award.

• The evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
• Specific goals include Black Owned Enterprises (5 points), Disabled Owned Enterprises (5 points), and Youth Owned Enterprises (10 points), all requiring 100% ownership.
• Proof must be submitted with the bid.