RFQ for swagelok components – saws (80/20 preference, VAT inclusive, up to r500,000)

Closing date and time: as indicated on the cover page of the RFQ; late submissions will not be accepted.

Mandatory use of official forms: bids must be submitted on the provided Annexure A forms (not re-typed), and all pages must be initialled by the bidder.

Tax compliance: bidders must provide their SARS PIN; foreign bidders must submit Annexure A for SARS tax obligation verification. Failure to provide the PIN may result in disqualification.

B-BBEE: submit a valid B-BBEE status level verification certificate or a sworn affidavit (for EMEs and QSEs) to qualify for preference points; otherwise, no preference points will be awarded.

Preference point system: 80/20 system applies (80 points for price, 20 for preference). Price is evaluated first, and the lowest acceptable price receives 80 points; preference points are then added.

Pricing must be in South African rand, inclusive of VAT, and the total price must be indicated per item. The bid price must remain firm for the portion not subject to escalation, and any escalation indices must total 100%.

SAWS may request audited financial statements prior to award to verify financial stability; failure to provide upon request may lead to rejection.

Bidders must complete and sign the SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 7 (Contract Form) as part of the bid; false declarations will result in disqualification.