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.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
14 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174117
Johannesburg water seeks quotations for the supply and delivery of 12 boxes of macherey nagel nanocolor cyanide 08 cell test kits (0.005-0.8 mg/l cn−, REF 985031) for use with the nanocolor vis ii instrument, each box containing 20 cell tests. Quotations must be submitted on the e-tender portal by 21 october 2026 at 16:00, with the total price inclusive of all taxes, and must include a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, proof of csd registration, and a municipal rates statement not older than 90 days. The bid is evaluated on an 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals), and only firm prices will be accepted.
Closing: 21 October 2026 at 16:00, submitted via the e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
Mandatory documents: original valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS PIN; certified B-BBEE certificate or compliant sworn affidavit (non-compliant scores zero); municipal rates statement not older than 90 days and not in arrears over 90 days; signed MBD 4, MBD 8, MBD 9, MBD 6.1; proof of CSD registration/MAAA supplier number; company registration with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
Pricing: firm prices only on MBD 3.1, valid 60 days, include VAT at 15% and all delivery costs; non-firm prices (e.g., exchange-rate dependent) are rejected.
Evaluation: 80/20 system – 80 points price, 20 points specific goals (SMME that is 51%+ black-owned, with valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit).
Eligibility: must be registered on CSD; no bids from persons in service of the state; no bidders blacklisted by National Treasury or any national authority.
Submission format: PDF only on company letterhead; brand names required; all MBD forms completed and signed; late submissions rejected.
No briefing session; contact SCM Tlangelani Nkuna (011 688 1925, [email protected]) or end user Raymond Maoto (011 483 9500, [email protected]).
Date & Time
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
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Description
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf14 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
21 Oct
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.
RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf
Supply and delivery of 12 boxes of Macherey Nagel Nanocolor Cyanide 08 cell test kits, measuring 0.005–0.8 mg/L CN−, for Johannesburg Water. Each box contains 20 cell tests and the kits must be compatible with the Nanocolor VIS II instrument (REF: 985031).
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Supply and delivery of Macherey Nagel Nanocolor Cyanide 08 cell test kits, 0.005-0.8 mg/L CN−, REF 985031 for Nanocolor VIS II instrument, quantity 12 boxes, each box contains 20 cell tests.
Important Dates
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 16:00.
Briefing Session
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Briefing session: not applicable.
Contact Information
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)SCM contact:
End user contact:
Submission: via e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
eTenders Contact Centre (for portal issues):
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: e-Tender Portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation system: 80/20 preference point system.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of Macherey Nagel Nanocolor Cyanide 08 cell test kits, 0.005-0.8 mg/L CN−.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdfNo specific experience or qualification requirements stated. The document defines a competitor for bid-rigging purposes but does not require bidder experience.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdfPricing schedule (MBD 3.1) – firm prices only. Offer valid for 60 days from closing date. Include item number, quantity, description, unit price, total price, sub-total, VAT at 15%, grand total with all applicable taxes. Declare compliance with specification, brand and model, country of origin, delivery period, delivery basis. All delivery costs must be included in bid price.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Pricing schedule (MBD 3.1) – firm prices only; non-firm prices (including prices subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: mandatory; provide proof of CSD registration / MAAA supplier number.
Health & Safety
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdfMandatory requirements include full completion of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ)/Specification where applicable, and attendance of compulsory site briefing where applicable. No specific health and safety requirements stated.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdfContract subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and any special conditions.
Requirements
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory requirements: Full completion of Bill of Quantities (BOQ)/Specification where applicable. Attendance of compulsory site briefing where applicable. Attachment of datasheet, reference letter, proof of certification, proof of accreditation, functionality requirements where applicable. No RFQ will be considered from persons in the service of the state. No bidder blacklisted by National Treasury or any National Authority due to non-performance will be considered. All quotes should be on PDF (MS Word, MS Excel, pictures not allowed) and on company letterhead. Submission of a Joint Venture Agreement, where applicable, properly signed by all parties.
Section
Source: RFQJW145TN26 - NANOCOLOR CYANIDE TEST KITS.pdfQuotations will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system. 80 points allocated to price and 20 points for specific goals as per PPPFA 2022.
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Act 5 of 2000
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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75 4th Street, Cydna Laboratories - Houghton - Houghton - 2198
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High source confidence
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Last checked
15 Oct 2026
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