Supply of nist‑traceable 500 pt platinum cobalt colour standard (1 l) for johannesburg water

• Date of Issue: 06/02/2026
• Closing Date and Time: 13/02/2026 16:00 (quotes received after this time will not be accepted)
• Quotation validity period: 60 days from the date of submission
• No other briefing or site‑visit dates are mentioned in the document.

Name: Tlangelani Nkuna

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 011 688 1925

Department: Water Lab – Kgopolo Kgomo

Additional e‑Tender support: eTenders Contact Centre – +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406‑9229 / 012 312‑5000, [email protected]

• Submit the quotation exclusively via the e‑Tender portal (https://www.etenders.gov.za/); email submissions are not accepted.
• Use your own company letterhead – do not use the Johannesburg Water RFQ template.
• Ensure the email address of the supplier is visible on the quotation document.
• Attach a brochure or data sheet for the NIST traceable colour standard.
• Include the following compulsory returnable documents with the quotation:

• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS PIN) – original.
• Valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit (must comply with B‑BBEE Practice Guide).
• Municipal rates and taxes clearance (not older than 90 days).
• Signed Declaration of Interest (MBD 4).
• Declaration of past supply‑chain management practices (MBD 8).
• Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
• Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration / supplier number.
• Preference points claim form (MBD 6.1).
• Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
• Valid lease agreement or municipal account (not older than 3 months).

• All documents must be uploaded in PDF format; MS Word, Excel or image files are not allowed.
• Quotation must be valid for 60 days and include VAT where applicable.
• Prices must be quoted per the unit indicated and exclude VAT in the price column; total value must include VAT.
• Late submissions (after the closing date/time) will be rejected.
• Quotations lacking required brand names will be rejected.
• Failure to provide any of the above returnables may result in disqualification.

• Quotations are scored on an 80/20 point system:

• 80 points allocated to price (lowest acceptable price receives full 80 points; points are calculated using the formula provided in the tender).
• 20 points allocated to specific goals (pre‑ference points) as per PPPFA 2022.

• Specific goals include:

• Black ownership (EME or QSE) of at least 51% or 20% black‑owned – requires valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit.

• Preference points must be claimed on the MBD 6.1 form and supported by the required documentation; failure to provide proof means the 20 points are not awarded.
• The evaluation will consider compliance with the mandatory returnable documents; non‑compliance may lead to a score of zero for the specific goals or outright disqualification.
• The organ of state may request additional evidence at any stage to verify preference claims.

• Supply of NIST traceable 500 pt Platinum Cobalt colour standard, volume 1 litre.
• Must meet the specifications outlined in the tender (NIST traceable colour standard).
• Quantity required: 1 unit.
• Supplier must provide a brochure or data sheet confirming compliance with the NIST standard.
• No alternative brand names are accepted; the quotation must state the exact brand as required.

• Price must be quoted per unit (1 litre) and exclude VAT in the price column; total quotation value must include VAT.
• Pricing will be evaluated using the 80‑point price formula (lowest acceptable price receives full 80 points).
• No mention of performance bonds, guarantees or payment terms in the extracted text.
• Quotation must remain valid for 60 days.

• Supplier must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide proof of registration.
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate (SARS PIN) required.
• Valid B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit required (must comply with B‑BBEE Practice Guide).
• Municipal rates and taxes clearance (not older than 90 days) required.
• Company registration documents with ID copies of directors/shareholders.
• No explicit CIPC, CIDB, or professional registration requirements mentioned.
• All required returnable documents listed under submission guidelines must be submitted.