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Summary
The technology innovation agency (kwazulu-natal) invites quotations for the supply of solvents under a request for quotation (RFQ). this tender is evaluated using either the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system, with points awarded for price and specific b-bbee-related goals.
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What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Scope: Request for Quotation for solvents. Guiding principles: Bidders must adhere to transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as per the South African Constitution. Mandatory requirement: All bidders (natural or juristic persons) must complete and submit a Declaration of Interest (SBD4 form) as part of their bid.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Description
Source: SBD4 new.doc
Scope: Request for Quotation for solvents. Guiding principles: Bidders must adhere to transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as per the South African Constitution. Mandatory requirement: All bidders (natural or juristic persons) must complete and submit a Declaration of Interest (SBD4 form) as part of their bid.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD4 new.doc (unknown)
Submit a completed SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) form, fully signed and dated. Disqualification risks: Failure to disclose conflicts of interest, submission of inaccurate information, or omission of required details.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD4 new.doc (unknown)
Eligibility: Open to all natural or juristic persons. Automatic disqualification applies to bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Conflict of interest: Bidders must disclose if any directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons are state-employed (include names, ID numbers, and employee numbers). Independence: Bidders must confirm bids were prepared independently, without consultation or agreement with competitors or procuring institution officials (except for clarifications). Joint ventures/consortia: Permitted, but collusive communication between non-partners is prohibited. Non-disclosure or false declarations may result in bid rejection, reporting to the Competition Commission, or legal action under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD4 new.doc (unknown)
Mandatory declarations: State employment status of bidder or its directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners/controlling persons. Relationships with procuring institution employees. Interest in related enterprises bidding for this contract. Consequences of non-compliance: Disqualification, potential administrative penalties, or criminal investigation under the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998 or Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No. 12 of 2004. Bidders may be restricted from public sector business for up to 10 years.
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Description
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx
This tender requires the submission of the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. The form is mandatory for all tenders and serves as a claim for preference points based on specific goals such as ownership by HDIs, Black Women, persons with disabilities, or youth.
Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)
Submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form as part of the tender. Include all required proof or documentation to claim preference points for specific goals. Failure to submit these will result in no points being awarded for those goals. The organ of state may request substantiation of preference claims at any time, either before or after adjudication.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)
Evaluation uses a points system: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (80/20 system) or 90 points for price and 10 points for specific goals (90/10 system). The applicable system (80/20 or 90/10) will be determined by the lowest or highest acceptable tender once submissions are received. Preference points for specific goals are awarded as follows: 5 points if 50% owned by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs), 5 points if 51% owned by Black Women, 5 points if at least one owner has a disability, and 5 points if at least one owner is a youth. Points are only awarded if supported by valid proof/documentation.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 CORRECT_request for quotes.docx (unknown)
Submit proof of B-BBEE status or other required documentation to claim preference points for specific goals. Fraudulent claims or failure to meet conditions may result in: disqualification from the tendering process, recovery of costs/losses/damages by the organ of state, contract cancellation, business restrictions for up to 10 years for the tenderer (or its directors/shareholders), or criminal prosecution.
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Important Dates
Source: POS9771.docx (unknown)
Closing date: 8 June 2026 at 09:00. Payment will be made within 30 days of delivery, as per the National Treasury Act.
Submit quotations via email to [email protected]. Required documents: SBD 4, SBD 6.1 forms, proof of specific goals (if applicable), and the completed/signed RFQ form. Late submissions will be disqualified. Delivery address for documents: 83 Lois Avenue, Menlyn. Physical delivery of goods must be to Umbongintwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Suppliers must confirm delivery date and stock availability in their submission. If unable to supply the requested solvents, notify TIA via email to avoid delays. Quotation validity period: 30 days after closing date.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: POS9771.docx (unknown)
General requirements: Must be a registered supplier on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must be able to supply the required solvents and confirm stock availability. Must submit all required documentation (SBD forms, RFQ form, proof of goals if applicable). Preferential points (80/20 system, max 20 points): 50% ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report). 51% ownership by Black Women (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report). At least one owner with a disability (5 points, proof: physician’s letter with practice number). At least one owner is a youth (5 points, proof: certified ID copy).
Technical Specifications
Source: POS9771.docx (unknown)
Supply of solvents as specified in the RFQ. Suppliers must confirm stock availability and proposed delivery date. Only suppliers capable of delivering the requested solvents should respond.
Financial Requirements
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Quotation must include clear pricing. Payment terms: invoice paid after delivery of goods/services, within 30 days as per the National Treasury Act. Quotation validity period: 30 days after closing date.
Compliance Requirements
Source: POS9771.docx (unknown)
Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Proof of specific goals (if applicable) must be submitted with the quotation. Required goals and proofs: 50% HDI ownership (share register/CSD report), 51% Black Women ownership (share register/CSD report), disability ownership (physician’s letter with practice number), youth ownership (certified ID copy).
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
2Mandatory requirement
Quotation must include clear pricing. Payment terms: invoice paid after delivery of goods/services, within 30 days as per the National Treasury Act. Quotation validity period: 30 days after closing date.
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
3Inferred operational need
Solvents please see attached documents, kindly note submission is to [email protected]
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: Eligibility criteria · eligibility
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
4Inferred operational need
Submit a completed SBD4 (Declaration of Interest) form, fully signed and dated. Disqualification risks: Failure to disclose conflicts of interest, submission of inaccurate information, or omission of required details.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
5Mandatory requirement
Mandatory declarations: State employment status of bidder or its directors/trustees/shareholders/members/partners/controlling persons. Relationships with procuring institution employees. Interest in related enterprises bidding for this contract. Consequences of non-compliance: Disqualification, potential administrative penalties, or criminal investigation under the Competition Act No. 89 of 1998 or Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act No. 12 of 2004. Bidders may be restricted from public sector business for up to 10 years.
Threshold: 10 years
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
6Inferred operational need
Submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form as part of the tender. Include all required proof or documentation to claim preference points for specific goals. Failure to submit these will result in no points being awarded for those goals. The organ of state may request substantiation of preference claims at any time, either before or after adjudication.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
7Scored criterion
Eligibility: Open to all natural or juristic persons. Automatic disqualification applies to bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers. Conflict of interest: Bidders must disclose if any directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons are state-employed (include names, ID numbers, and employee numbers). Independence: Bidders must confirm bids were prepared independently, without consultation or agreement with competitors or procuring institution officials (except for clarifications). Joint ventures/consortia: Permitted, but collusive communication between non-partners is prohibited. Non-disclosure or false declarations may result in bid rejection, reporting to the Competition Commission, or legal action under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
8Scored criterion
General requirements: Must be a registered supplier on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Must be able to supply the required solvents and confirm stock availability. Must submit all required documentation (SBD forms, RFQ form, proof of goals if applicable). Preferential points (80/20 system, max 20 points): 50% ownership by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report). 51% ownership by Black Women (5 points, proof: share register/CSD report). At least one owner with a disability (5 points, proof: physician’s letter with practice number). At least one owner is a youth (5 points, proof: certified ID copy).
Threshold: At least one owner with a disability (5 points
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
9Mandatory requirement
Submit quotations via email to [email protected]. Required documents: SBD 4, SBD 6.1 forms, proof of specific goals (if applicable), and the completed/signed RFQ form. Late submissions will be disqualified. Delivery address for documents: 83 Lois Avenue, Menlyn. Physical delivery of goods must be to Umbongintwini, KwaZulu-Natal. Suppliers must confirm delivery date and stock availability in their submission. If unable to supply the requested solvents, notify TIA via email to avoid delays. Quotation validity period: 30 days after closing date.
Threshold: 30 days
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
10Mandatory requirement
Supply of solvents as specified in the RFQ. Suppliers must confirm stock availability and proposed delivery date. Only suppliers capable of delivering the requested solvents should respond.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
11Inferred operational need
- Submit the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form with all required proof/documentation for specific goals. - Evaluation uses either 80/20 (80 points for price, 20 for specific goals) or 90/10 (90 points for price, 10 for specific goals) system, determined post-submission. - Specific goals include: 50% HDI ownership (5 pts), 51% Black Women ownership (5 pts), disability-owned (5 pts), or youth-owned (5 pts). - Fraudulent claims or non-compliance may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, or legal action. - The organ of state may request substantiation of claims at any time. - Failure to submit proof for specific goals results in zero points for those goals. - Tender closes on 08 June 2026 at 09:00 SAST.
Threshold: 80 points
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
12Mandatory requirement
This tender requires the submission of the SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form in terms of the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022. The form is mandatory for all tenders and serves as a claim for preference points based on specific goals such as ownership by HDIs, Black Women, persons with disabilities, or youth.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
13Scored criterion
Evaluation uses a points system: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (80/20 system) or 90 points for price and 10 points for specific goals (90/10 system). The applicable system (80/20 or 90/10) will be determined by the lowest or highest acceptable tender once submissions are received. Preference points for specific goals are awarded as follows: 5 points if 50% owned by Historically Disadvantaged Individuals (HDIs), 5 points if 51% owned by Black Women, 5 points if at least one owner has a disability, and 5 points if at least one owner is a youth. Points are only awarded if supported by valid proof/documentation.
Threshold: at least one owner has a disability
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
14Inferred operational need
Submit proof of B-BBEE status or other required documentation to claim preference points for specific goals. Fraudulent claims or failure to meet conditions may result in: disqualification from the tendering process, recovery of costs/losses/damages by the organ of state, contract cancellation, business restrictions for up to 10 years for the tenderer (or its directors/shareholders), or criminal prosecution.
Threshold: 10 years
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
15Mandatory requirement
Suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Proof of specific goals (if applicable) must be submitted with the quotation. Required goals and proofs: 50% HDI ownership (share register/CSD report), 51% Black Women ownership (share register/CSD report), disability ownership (physician’s letter with practice number), youth ownership (certified ID copy).
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records UNITED SCIENTIFIC SA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 18954.3 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
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