Compulsory briefing sessions: Attend either the Pretoria session on 28 July 2026 or the Cape Town session on 29 July 2026, and email [email protected] before 14:00 the day prior to your intended attendance.
Submission deadline: Submit your bid by 07 August 2026 at 11:00 SAST via email ([email protected]), hand delivery, or courier to NMISA CSIR Campus, Building 5, Brummeria, 0182. Late bids will not be accepted.
Pricing: Provide firm prices in ZAR, including all applicable taxes and delivery costs. Offers must remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
Tax compliance: Submit your SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) number. For consortia or joint ventures, each party must provide separate proof.
B-BBEE: Submit proof of your B-BBEE status level (certificate or sworn affidavit) to claim preference points under the 80/20 system.
Declaration: Sign the declaration on the last page confirming you have read and understood the document, and provide proof of authority for the signatory.
No conflicts: Bidders must not be in the service of the state, listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters, or have any conflict of interest with NMISA.

Supply and delivery of high purity gases and gas mixtures including cylinder rentals for a period of five years.

Closing date and time: 07 August 2026 at 11:00 SAST.
Compulsory briefing session (Pretoria): 28 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST, CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0182.
Compulsory briefing session (Cape Town): 29 July 2026 at 10:00 SAST, NMISA, CSIR Campus, 15 Lower Hope Road, Rosebank, Cape Town.
For briefing attendance, email [email protected] before 14:00 a day prior to allow SCM to allocate a booking.

Bidding procedure enquiries: Contact SCM at telephone 012 947 2800 or email [email protected].
Technical enquiries: Contact SCM at telephone 012 947 2788 or email [email protected].
Submission address: National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) CSIR Campus, Building 5, Brummeria, 0182.
Email for tender submissions: [email protected].

Submit by closing date: 07 August 2026 at 11:00 SAST.
Submission methods: Original proposals via email, hand delivery, or courier only.
Submission address: National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) CSIR Campus, Building 5, Brummeria, 0182. Alternatively, email to [email protected].
Use official forms provided; do not retype.
Late bids will not be considered.
Include a signed declaration on the last page that you have read and understood the entire document.
Provide proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) for the signatory.
Failure to comply with any submission requirement may invalidate your bid.

Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, B-BBEE status level 20 points).
Price points calculated using the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
B-BBEE points awarded per status level: Level 1 = 20, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0.
Submit proof of B-BBEE status level (certificate or sworn affidavit) with your bid to claim points; failure to submit means no preference points claimed.
The purchaser may verify any preference claims at any time.
Bidders must be registered on CSD and have valid tax compliance (TCS PIN or CSD number).
Bidders must not be listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
No conflicts of interest with NMISA or state employees.

Scope: Supply and delivery of high purity gases and gas mixtures, including cylinder rentals, for a period of five years.
Goods must conform to standards mentioned in the bidding documents and specifications.
The purchaser may inspect supplier records and premises related to contract performance.
The supplier must not disclose contract documents or information without prior written consent.

The supplier must not disclose contract documents or information without prior written consent.
The purchaser may inspect supplier records and premises for performance verification.

Use SBD 3.1 for firm prices or SBD 3.2 for non-firm prices.
Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices (including exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Prices must include all applicable taxes.
For non-firm prices subject to escalation, provide a breakdown using the specified formula.
For prices subject to exchange rate variations, furnish bank particulars and proof.

Pricing schedules: Use SBD 3.1 for firm prices or SBD 3.2 for non-firm prices (where price adjustments are allowed).
Only firm prices are accepted; non-firm prices (including those subject to exchange rate variations) will not be considered.
Prices must be in ZAR and include all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, income tax, UIF, skills levies).
Delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
For non-firm prices subject to escalation, provide a price breakdown using the specified formula.
For prices subject to exchange rate variations, furnish particulars of your financial institution and proof from your bank.
The offer must be valid for 90 days from the closing date.

Tax Compliance: Submit your SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or, if not available, your Central Supplier Database (CSD) number.
Application for a TCS PIN can be made via e-filing at www.sars.gov.za.
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit a separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
B-BBEE: Submit proof of your B-BBEE status level (certificate or sworn affidavit) to claim preference points.
No bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors in the service of the state, or close corporations with members in the service of the state.
Ensure your tax matters are in order; a tax clearance certificate may be required prior to award.

Contract duration: Five years.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and cannot be amended.
Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) may supplement the GCC.
Key clauses cover: definitions, application, standards, use of contract documents, patent rights, performance security, inspections, packing, delivery, insurance, transportation, incidental services, spare parts, warranty, payment, prices, amendments, assignment, subcontracts, delays, penalties, termination, force majeure, insolvency, dispute settlement, limitation of liability, governing language (English), applicable law (South African), notices, taxes and duties, National Industrial Participation Programme, and prohibition of restrictive practices.
Performance security may be required within 30 days of award, in the form of a bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or certified cheque.
Warranty: Goods are warranted to be new, unused, and free from defects for 12 months after delivery or 18 months after shipment.
Payment: Made within 30 days of invoice submission, in ZAR unless otherwise specified.
Penalties may apply for delays, calculated using the current prime interest rate.
Termination can occur for default, corrupt practices, or insolvency.
Disputes should first be resolved amicably, then through mediation, and finally in a South African court.

Closing date: 07 August 2026 at 11:00 SAST.
Bidders must declare they have read and understood the entire document.

Points are awarded for price (80 points) and B-BBEE status level (20 points).
The 80/20 preference point system applies.
Submit proof of B-BBEE status level with your bid.
The purchaser may verify any preference claims.

Supply and delivery of high purity gases and gas mixtures with cylinder rentals – 5-Year contract (nmisa)

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