Appointment of a Service Provider to Supply and Deliver Impact Hammer Verification Kit

You are required to supply and deliver Impact Hammer Verification Kit, and the requirements are

No Requirement Detailed description

Means of powering up the The equipment must have the following

equipment functional features.

Powered using electricity mains, single

phase at 230V 50 Hz Frequency.

Range of energy From 0 to 2Joules. It must be able to calibrate

measurement any values in-between these values,

mainly the ones that the standard impact

hammers cover, which are:

Accuracy Accuracy of not less than 0,05 Joules

Type of technology • It must be digital, with a digital display to

be able to display at least the following

parameters being clearly shown on the

HMI:

Standard value versus the measured value

display

Should be able to take multiple

measurements of the same point and work

out the average/standard deviation of the

measured values, automatically.

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No Requirement Detailed description

Should have a function to store and

retrieve the verification values after

verification is completed.

A spring hammer test apparatus, also known as a rebound hammer, is a non-destructive testing device

used to measure the surface hardness of concrete and assess the robustness of products. It works by

impacting a surface with a spring-loaded plunger, and the rebound distance is measured to estimate

properties like concrete strength or to check mechanical strength and safety characteristics of electrical

products. "spring impact hammer specifications PDF," or manufacturer names, and they provide details on

operation, calibration, and standards like ASTM C805/C805M for concrete or IEC 60068-2-75 for product

safety.

Details on spring hammer test apparatus for product safety and mechanical testing

Purpose: To test the robustness and mechanical strength of products like electrical appliances,

connectors, and luminaires.

Mechanism: A spring-loaded hammer delivers a standardized impact to a product to simulate

rough handling during normal use.

Procedure: The test is performed according to specific standards, where the hammer's impact

energy is a key parameter.

Standards: Often performed in accordance with standards such as IEC 60068-2-75, and national

standards like BIS, UL, and CSA.

Outcome: Determines if the product's enclosure will withstand mechanical damage and maintain

its safety characteristics.

PICTURE OF A SPRING HAMMER

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EXAMPLE OF HOW A SPRING HAMMER VERIFICATION KIT LOOKS LIKE

Commissioning

Specify who is responsible for the commissioning and any commissioning requirements.

The supplier needs to be available during the assembling and commissioning of the

equipment by competent test lab staff. Once all parameters are confirmed to be

available and equipment is fully commissioned, lab staff will accept, and the equipment

will be declared fully commissioned for use.

Note: During commissioning the supplier shall demonstrate all material, design, product, or service

functionality. This will be compared to the requirements described in this product specification.

Compliance will be confirmed by both SABS and the supplier signing off against each requirement.

Training

Specify the training requirements. (To include number of employees and what training modules i.e.

operation of equipment, maintenance, etc.)

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Training documentation supplied by the manufacturer must be supplied and delivered

together with the test equipment. This can be in the form of a soft copy or both soft

and hard copies.

Documentation

Specify the documentation required (data sheets, wiring diagrams, operation manuals, etc)

Equipment manual, software and safety instructions.

Training manual on step-by-step set-up.

Calibration certificate from an ILAC (International Laboratory Accreditation Corporation)

accredited calibration laboratory. NB.: Suppliers must take note that this calibration is

not conducted in South Africa, therefore it is important to ensure that it is calibrated

form the country of origin.

Note: SABS will evaluate each document. SABS can decide at its own discretion if any document is not

sufficient. In such a case the supplier will be responsible for updating the document to SABS

satisfaction.

NB: Please supply a product brochure with your submission.

Timelines

MILESTONES DATE AND E-MAIL ADDRESS

Closing Date and Time 09 February 2026 at 11:00 am

No late submissions will be accepted.

Method of submission. (Email only) _ Responses should be submitted via email only

[email protected]

It is the Bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the

quotation is received on time by SABS.

Preference Points

Only Bidders who meet the specified requirements will be evaluated further on 80/20 preference

points system of 2022. (Pricing and Specific Goal)

Quotation

The quotation should but not limited to the following:

Rate per person

Transportation cost (If applicable)

Disbursement

Fixed price, Where foreign currencies are involved, bidders should make provision for forward

cover.

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Contact information

All enquiries regarding this RFQ must be e-mailed/directed to [email protected] and 012 428

Bibbers must not contact any other SABS’ personnel regarding this RFQ, as it may lead to the

Bidder’s disqualification. Also note that any canvassing by Bidders/Suppliers regarding this RFQ will

result in disqualification.

Advance payment

The SABS will not make an upfront or advance payment to a successful Bidder. Payment will only be

made in accordance to the delivery of service or goods that will be agreed upon by the SABS and the

successful Bidder.

Responsibility for costs

Under no circumstances shall the SABS be responsible for any of the Bidder’s costs associated with

the preparation and/or submission of its quotation, including any costs incurred by the Bidder prior

to the signature, by both parties, of an agreement resulting from a successful bid.

Bidder’s contractual terms

The SABS will not be bound by any legal or contractual terms as may be included in the Bidder’s

quotation, in response to this RFQ.

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BIDDER’S DISCLOSURE

PURPOSE OF THE FORM

Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this invitation to bid. In line

with the principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the

Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it

is required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details required hereunder.

Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the List of Restricted

Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from the bid process.

Bidder’s declaration

2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person

having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,

employed by the state? YES/NO

2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if applicable, state employee

numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees / shareholders / members/ partners or any person

having a controlling interest in the enterprise, in table below.

Full Name Identity Number Name of State institution

2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any person who is

employed by the procuring institution? YES/NO

2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an enterprise,

alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to direct the course and decisions of

the enterprise.

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2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members / partners or any person

having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any interest in any other related enterprise

whether or not they are bidding for this contract? YES/NO

2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

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