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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Private Bag X5, Bothaville, 9660 - Bothaville - Balkfontein - 9660
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166070
Vaal central water is procuring a specified range of idexx laboratory consumables, including 120ml vessels, Colilert-18, quanti-tray 2000, and colilert comparators, for delivery to the northern free state region in balkfontein. The quotation will be evaluated under the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must submit a fully completed set of standard bidding documents (sbd 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1) And a valid SARS tax compliance status pin to be considered responsive.
Closing date and time: 27 August 2026 at 12h00; submit by email to [email protected] or drop off at Vaal Central Water Head Office, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Mandatory returnable forms: fully completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (pricing schedule), SBD 4 (bidder's disclosure), and SBD 6.1 (preference points claim); proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted.
Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number; active CIDB status is required where applicable.
Prices must be firm, inclusive of all applicable taxes, and valid for at least 60 days from the closing date; transport fees must be included in the quotation, not as a stand-alone item.
For specific goals points, bidders must submit CIPC, CSD, and FICA approved documents with address matching municipal statement or lease agreement (for Free State/Northern Cape based companies), copy of ID, medical certificate or Department of Labour letter confirming disability, and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
Bidders must respond to clarification requests within 2 days; failure to do so will render the bid non-responsive.
Bidders who do not quote according to specification will not be evaluated further; bids from persons in the service of the state or companies with directors who are will not be considered.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 27 August 2026 - 12:00
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Private Bag X5, Bothaville, 9660 - Bothaville - Balkfontein - 9660
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Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf19 Aug
2026
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27 Aug
2026
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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)
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VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf
Procurement of IDEXX consumables, including 120ML vessels, Colilert-18, Quanti-Tray 2000, and Colilert Comparator, for delivery to the Northern Free State Region at Balkfontein, by Vaal Central Water.
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Procurement of IDEXX consumables for the Northern Free State Region, Balkfontein. Reference VCW27/012. Delivery to Northern Free State Region, Balkfontein. This is not an instruction to proceed; a formal purchase order will be issued.
Important Dates
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 27 August 2026, closing time 12h00.
Contact Information
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Technical queries: [email protected]. Telephone: (051) 403 0800. Facsimile: (051) 422 5333. Submission address: Vaal Central Water Head Office, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301.
Submission Guidelines
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected] with the subject line, or delivered to the bid box at the security entrance of Vaal Central Water Head Office, 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301. Late bids will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted on the official forms provided, not re-typed. The quotation must be a one-folder bid, completed on company letterhead or stamped. Returnable forms: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid), SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule – firm prices), SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim). The successful bidder will be required to sign SBD 7 (Contract Form). Proof of authority to sign (e.g., company resolution) must be submitted. Bidders must respond to clarification requests within 2 days. Bidders who do not quote according to specification will not be evaluated further.
Returnable Documents
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)The following documents must be submitted with the quotation: SBD1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and specification. For specific goals points, valid documents include: CIPC, CSD and FICA approved documents with address corresponding to municipal statement or lease agreement for Free State/Northern Cape based companies; copy of ID; Medical Certificate from Registered Medical Practitioner or letter from Department of Labour confirming disability; B-BBEE certificate or BBBEE Sworn Affidavit.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is in terms of the 80/20 preference point system under the Preferential Procurement Policy Regulations, 2022. Maximum points: 80 for price, 20 for specific goals. Stage 1: Responsiveness – bidders must submit fully completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1; provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN; submit a written quotation on company letterhead; and allow arithmetic error calculation. Active CIDB status is required where applicable. Bidders who do not adhere to the response time for clarifications will be deemed non-responsive. Only bidders satisfying all pre-qualifying criteria proceed. The successful bidder is the one scoring the highest points, though Vaal Central Water may award to a bidder not scoring highest on reasonable justifiable grounds.
Technical Specifications
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Supply of IDEXX consumables for the Northern Free State Region, Balkfontein. Items required:
Delivery address: Northern Free State Region, Balkfontein. This is not an instruction to proceed; a formal purchase order will be issued.
Pricing Schedule
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdfPricing schedule (SBD 3.1) must be fully completed with firm prices. Items: 120ML VESSELS (WV120ST-200, 98-06159-00, pack 200/box) qty 20; IRAD COLILERT-18 (WP200I-18, 98-08877-00, pack 200/box) qty 20; QUANTI-TRAY 2000 (WQT-2K, 98-21675-00, pack 100/box) qty 40; COLILERT COMPARATOR (WQT2KC, 98-09227-00, pack 1) qty 2. Total, VAT at 15%, grand total. Transport fee must be included in the quotation. Offer valid for 60 days from closing date.
Financial Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Prices must be firm and inclusive of all applicable taxes. Quoted prices must be valid for at least 60 days from the date of offer. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Transport fees must be included in the quotation, not as a stand-alone item. All delivery costs must be included in the bid price. VAT at 15% must be added. Vaal Central Water reserves the right not to process partial payments on procurement below R1,000,000.00.
Compliance Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must provide a SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD number. Bids from persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are, will not be considered. For specific goals points, bidders must submit: CIPC, CSD and FICA approved documents with address matching municipal statement or lease agreement (for Free State/Northern Cape based companies); copy of ID; medical certificate or Department of Labour letter confirming disability; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Active CIDB status required where applicable. Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Preference points for specific goals: points allocated for historically disadvantaged individuals (Blacks, Women, Youth, People with disability) with more than 50% ownership, and for promotion of BBBEE companies. Requirements: certified ID copy, CIPC registration/CSD report, medical report for disability, and for local area: official municipal rates statement or lease agreement in bidder's name. BBBEE points: level 1 = 5, level 2 = 3, level 3 = 2, level 4+ = 0.
Contractual Terms
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdfThe contract will be subject to the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) issued by National Treasury. The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD 7). Vaal Central Water may award the contract to a bidder who did not score the highest points on reasonable justifiable grounds. Vaal Central Water reserves the right not to process partial payments on procurement below R1,000,000.00.
Special Conditions
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdf (RFQ)Prices quoted must be valid for at least 60 days from the date of offer, firm, and inclusive of all applicable taxes. A firm delivery period must be indicated. Supply must comply with the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) as issued by National Treasury. Vaal Central Water may award the contract to a bidder who did not score the highest points on reasonable justifiable grounds. Vaal Central Water reserves the right not to process partial payments on procurement below R1,000,000.00. Bidders who do not quote according to specification will not be evaluated further.
Section
Source: VCW27 - 012 Procurement of IDEXX Consumables.pdfEvaluation in terms of 80/20 preference point system. Stage 1: Responsiveness – pre-qualifying criteria include fully completed and signed SBD1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1; one-folder bid; written quotation on company letterhead; SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN; active CIDB status (where applicable); arithmetic error calculation. Bidders who do not adhere to response time for clarifications will be deemed non-responsive.
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