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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
15 Munro Road - Glendenningvale - Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) - 6000
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
20 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-174806
SENTECH requires the supply and delivery of one r&s fsc3 spectrum analyzer (or equivalent) to its port elizabeth office, to replace a faulty obsolete unit used for measuring rf parameters of transmitters and performing off-air rf measurements. The unit must meet specified minimum technical requirements. Bidders must submit a quotation in the required pricing format, and the successful bidder must sign a service level agreement and comply with sentech's special conditions, including providing an approved safety file before work commences.
Technical specification: The spectrum analyzer must have a frequency range of 9 kHz to 3 GHz, sensitivity better than -141 dBm, an internal tracking generator, and LAN and USB interfaces for remote control and data transfer.
Pricing: Quotations must be submitted in the provided pricing summary format, showing rate, delivery cost, subtotal and total including VAT.
Safety file: The successful contractor must provide a safety file approved by Sentech's safety specialist within two weeks of receiving the purchase order; failure results in cancellation of the purchase order.
Service Level Agreement: The successful bidder must sign an SLA with Sentech.
Subcontracting: Any subcontracting arrangement requires Sentech's prior written approval.
Termination rights: Sentech may terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice, or immediately for failure to perform or deliver.
Closing: Bids must be submitted by 27 October 2026 at 12:00; no briefing session or site visit is scheduled.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 27 October 2026 - 12:00
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15 Munro Road - Glendenningvale - Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) - 6000
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Description
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)20 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
27 Oct
2026
Closing Date
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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.
RFX 6000003734.pdf
Supply and delivery of a spectrum analyzer to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office, under RFX 6000003734. The RFQ is issued by Sentech Limited and closes on 27 October 2026 at 12:00. Bidders must submit quotations via email to [email protected], and the contract will be awarded on the 80/20 preference point system.
Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf
Supply and delivery of one R&S FSC3 spectrum analyzer (or equivalent) to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office, to replace an obsolete faulty unit and enable RF maintenance on the PE MIB network.
SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM.pdf
Supply and delivery of a spectrum analyzer to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office, under a request for proposals from Sentech SOC Limited.
Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf
Supply and delivery of a spectrum analyzer to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office. The procurement is governed by a standard bidder's disclosure form (SBD 4) requiring declarations of interest and independence.
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Supply and delivery of a spectrum analyzer to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office. RFQ issue date: 20 October 2026. Validity period: 90 days.
Important Dates
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 27 October 2026
Closing time: 12h00
Compulsory site briefing: none (N/A)
Validity period: 90 days
Contact Information
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Contact: Nomaswazi Mhlanga
Role: Administrator
Telephone: 083 644 5066
Email: [email protected]
Submission address: [email protected] (email)
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: email to [email protected]
Quotations must be on company letterhead, fully completed, and signed in black ink.
Quotations must be received on or before the closing date and time.
Returnable documents include the Form of Offer and Acceptance (offer and acceptance signature blocks) and the Pricing Schedule.
Bidders must be registered on the Sentech Supplier Database and be tax compliant.
Confidentiality of RFQ terms and Sentech's confidential information is required.
Sentech may appoint one or more suppliers, in whole or in part, or not appoint any supplier, and may cancel the bid at its sole discretion.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is in three stages:
Stage 1 – Administrative Responsiveness: all administrative criteria must be met.
Stage 2 – Functional Evaluation: proposals that comply with mandatory criteria are evaluated against functional criteria; only those meeting the minimum requirement proceed.
Stage 3 – Price and Preference: lowest price scores highest points; preference points under the 80/20 system require a valid B-BBEE certificate.
Bidders that do not comply with all mandatory eligibility criteria will not be evaluated further.
Preference points (total 20) are awarded for:
Price points are calculated using the 80/20 formula: Ps = 80 [1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin], where Pt is the bid under consideration and Pmin is the lowest acceptable bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Supply and delivery of a spectrum analyzer to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office.
The scope of work is defined in the RFQ; no further technical details are provided in the document.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)All prices must be quoted in South African Rands (ZAR).
If prices are in a foreign currency, the rate of exchange quoted must remain fixed for the term of the agreement; bidders bear all currency fluctuation risk.
No price adjustment will be made without Sentech's written approval; applications must be supported by documentary evidence.
Sentech reserves the right to negotiate market-related prices and discounts; if not agreed, Sentech may cancel the bid.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must be registered on the Sentech Supplier Database.
Bidders must be tax compliant.
A valid B-BBEE certificate is required to claim preference points.
No CIDB grading or other specific compliance requirements are stated.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Preference points under the 80/20 system: points awarded for historically disadvantaged persons on the basis of race (8 points for at least 51% black ownership; 3 for 25.1–50%; 1 for 5–25%; 0 below 5%), gender (10 points for at least 51% women ownership; 6 for 25.1–50%; 2 for 5–25%; 0 below 5%), and disability (2 points with a doctor's note). Total preference points: 20. Price points calculated using the formula Ps = 80 [1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin].
Contractual Terms
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Within two days of receiving a completed copy of the agreement, the service provider must contact the employer's agent to arrange delivery of any securities, bonds, guarantees, proof of insurance, and other documentation required by the contract. Failure to do so constitutes repudiation of the agreement.
Special Conditions
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Sentech may appoint one or more suppliers, in whole or in part, or not appoint any supplier, and may cancel the bid in its entirety at its sole discretion. All prices must be in ZAR; foreign currency rates fixed; bidders bear currency fluctuation risk. No price adjustment without written approval; applications must be supported by documentary evidence. Sentech may negotiate market-related prices and discounts; if not agreed, Sentech may cancel the bid.
Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Administrative responsiveness criteria: suppliers must be registered on the Sentech Supplier Database and be tax compliant. Quotations must be on company letterhead, received by the closing date and time, fully completed and signed in black ink, and submitted via email or the specified method. Confidentiality of RFQ terms and Sentech's confidential information is required.
Section
Source: RFX 6000003734.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation stages: Stage 1 – Administrative Responsiveness; Stage 2 – Functional Evaluation (minimum requirement must be met); Stage 3 – Price and Preference (lowest price scores highest; valid B-BBEE certificate required for preference points under 80/20). Bidders not complying with all criteria will not be evaluated further.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM.pdf (RFP)Bidders must sign the Sentech Supplier Consent Form, consenting to Sentech processing their personal information for bid evaluation and supplier database registration, including background screening and verification. Withdrawal of consent may prevent the bid from being evaluated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM.pdf (RFP)Bidders must complete and sign the Sentech Supplier Consent Form. The form authorises Sentech to process personal information for bid evaluation, supplier registration, and Know Your Customer checks under FICA, and permits sharing with third parties and verification agents.
Description
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)The spectrum analyzer is used to measure RF parameters of transmitters and perform off-air RF measurements. A replacement is needed to enable the PE MIB to carry out maintenance on their network.
Important Dates
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Closing date: 27 October 2026 at 12:00.
No briefing session or site visit is stated.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Returnable documents: none specified in the scope of work document.
Submission method: not stated in the document.
Closing time: 12:00 on 27 October 2026 (from tender record).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Evaluation will follow the General Conditions of Contract issued under Treasury Regulation 16A (PFMA).
Sentech reserves the right to verify any information, request documentary proof, and conduct supplier due diligence (including site visits) before, during and after the contract.
The successful bidder must sign a Service Level Agreement.
Subcontracting requires Sentech's prior approval.
Technical Specifications
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Supply and delivery of one (1) R&S FSC3 Spectrum Analyzer (or equivalent) to Sentech's Port Elizabeth office.
The unit must meet these minimum specifications:
Purpose: to measure RF parameters of transmitters and perform off-air RF measurements, replacing a faulty obsolete unit at the PE MIB.
Financial Requirements
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Pricing must be submitted in the provided pricing summary format, including rate, delivery cost, subtotal and total (including VAT).
No bid security, guarantees, retention or payment terms are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)No specific compliance requirements (e.g. CSD, tax, B-BBEE, CIDB) are stated in the document.
Health & Safety
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)The successful contractor must provide a safety file approved by Sentech's safety specialist before work commences on site.
The contractor must sign SEC 37.2 after contract adjudication.
The safety file must be prepared within two weeks of receiving the purchase order; failure to meet this deadline results in cancellation of the purchase order.
A programme of works must be submitted before commencing any works.
A close-out report must be submitted upon completion.
Contractual Terms
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)Sentech may terminate the agreement at any time on 30 days' written notice.
Section
Source: Scope Of Work - RFX 6000003734.pdf (unknown)No additional evaluation criteria beyond the general conditions are stated.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Department: Supply Chain Management
Contact name, email, telephone, and address: not stated in the provided document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Returnable documents:
Submission method: not stated in the provided document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Bidders must complete SBD 4 accurately; false declarations may lead to disqualification. The bid must be prepared independently, without collusion or disclosure of terms to competitors.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)No technical specifications are provided in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)No specific compliance requirements are stated beyond the SBD 4 declaration.
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15 Munro Road - Glendenningvale - Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) - 6000
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Last checked
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