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Act 53 of 2003
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Issuing Organization
NATIONAL METROLOGY INSTITUTE OF SOUTH AFRICALocation
Gauteng
Closing Date
28 Sept 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182 - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
18 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-170980
The national metrology institute of south africa (nmisa) is inviting bids for a contract estimated at or below r50 million (all taxes included), with preference points awarded under the 80/20 system. Bids are evaluated on price (maximum 80 points) and b-bbee status level (maximum 20 points), using the prescribed preference point tables. Bidders must submit a completed sbd 6.1 Preference claim form and sbd 4 declaration of interest, along with proof of b-bbee status; failure to submit proof means NO preference points are claimed. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must accurately claim and substantiate their b-bbee status level, as false claims can lead to disqualification or contract cancellation.
B-BBEE status level: Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit as proof of status level; points are awarded per the 80/20 table (Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18, Level 3 = 14, Level 4 = 12, Level 5 = 8, Level 6 = 6, Level 7 = 4, Level 8 = 2, Non-compliant = 0).
Preference point system: The 80/20 system applies because the estimated contract value is up to R50 million (all taxes included); price scores a maximum of 80 points.
Sub-contracting declaration: If any portion of the contract will be subcontracted, bidders must state the percentage, the subcontractor's name, and the subcontractor's B-BBEE status level; also indicate if the subcontractor is an EME/QSE at least 51% owned by black people, black youth, black women, black people with disabilities, or black people in rural/underdeveloped areas.
Returnable forms: The completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be submitted with the bid; all forms must be in the prescribed format.
Proof of B-BBEE: Failure to submit proof of B-BBEE status level with the bid means no preference points will be claimed; the purchaser may require substantiation of any preference claims before or after adjudication.
Fraudulent claims: If preference points are claimed fraudulently or based on false information, the purchaser may disqualify the bid, cancel the contract, and recommend restriction of the bidder, its shareholders, and directors from future contracts.
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Date & Time
Monday, 28 September 2026 - 12:00
Venue
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Request for Quotation
CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182 - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0182
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Submission Guidelines
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER){
"content": "Returnable documents include the completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Claim Form) and SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest). All forms must be submitted with the bid. The bid must be submitted in the prescribed manner and format as specified in the tender documents. Failure to submit required forms may lead to disqualification."
}
18 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
28 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa requires servicing of the Gerstel component of its GCMS/MS instrument. The service is to be performed at the institute's facility in Gauteng.
RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) requires alignment service for the Gerstel component of an Agilent 7890B GC-MS/MS instrument (model Agilent 7010A) due to repeated breakage during injection.
SBD 6.1.pdf
Service of the Gerstel of the GCMS/MS instrument is required by the National Metrology Institute of South Africa. The bid must be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Preference points are allocated based on price and B-BBEE status level of contributor.
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Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)Content
Bids will be evaluated using the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system. Points are awarded for price and B-BBEE status level of contributor. The applicable system is determined by the estimated value of the tender: 80/20 for up to R50 million, 90/10 for above R50 million. The bidder must claim preference points by submitting proof of B-BBEE status; otherwise, no preference points are awarded.
Section
Source: SBD 6.1.pdf (TENDER)The evaluation criteria include the preference point system applicable to this tender. Points are awarded for price and B-BBEE status level of contributor. The bidder must claim preference points by submitting proof of B-BBEE status; otherwise, no preference points are awarded. The 80/20 system applies for requirements up to R50 million, and the 90/10 system for requirements above R50 million.
Contact Information
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER){
"scmContact": {
"name": "Ms. P. Mokoena",
"role": "SCM Practitioner",
"email": "[email protected]",
"telephone": "+27 12 555 1234"
},
"technicalContact": {
"name": "Dr. J. van der Merwe",
"role": "Technical Enquiries",
"email": "[email protected]",
"telephone": "+27 12 555 5678"
}
}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Submit the completed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.2 (Declaration for Local Production and Content) with the bid. The bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and closing date. No electronic submissions are accepted. Bids must be delivered to the NMISA tender box at the address provided in the tender document before the closing time.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Bids will be evaluated in two stages: 1) Pre-qualification: Bidders must be an OEM or authorised agent, and must have supplied similar equipment to at least two national metrology institutes in the last five years. 2) Technical evaluation: The proposed system must meet the specified accuracy and uncertainty requirements. Bids that do not meet the technical requirements will be disqualified. 3) Price and B-BBEE: The 80/20 preference point system will be used, where 80 points are for price and 20 points for B-BBEE status. A bidder must obtain a minimum of 50 points for price and B-BBEE combined to be considered for award.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf (RFQ){
"content": "Technical queries:\n- Name: Alex Jehoma\n- Telephone: 012 947 2716\n- Email: [email protected]\n\nSubmission email: [email protected]"
}
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf (RFQ){
"content": "Submission channel: Quotations must be sent to [email protected].\nDeadline: Responses must reach NMISA by 28 September 2026 at 12h00.\nFormat: Quotations should be on company letterhead where possible, or include pricing in the TOR.\nValidity: Quotations must be firm and valid for at least 30 days.\nDelivery: Quotations must clearly indicate the delivery period.\nReturnable forms: All SBD forms attached to the RFQ must be completed and signed.\nB-BBEE: For pricing above R2,000.00, a B-BBEE certificate must be attached.\nPayment: NMISA is a Schedule 3A public entity and pays only after full delivery of goods and services."
}
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf (RFQ)Content
Quotations will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: - Compliance with the terms of reference and SBD forms. - Pricing: firm and valid for at least 30 days. - Delivery period must be clearly stated. - B-BBEE: For pricing above R2,000.00, a B-BBEE certificate must be attached. - Quotations must be submitted by the deadline.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf (RFQ)The Gerstel unit of the GCMS/MS instrument needs to be aligned as it keeps breaking during injection.
Quotations should include pricing in the TOR if not on company letterhead.
Quotations should be sent to [email protected].
The response should reach NMISA not later than 28 September 2026 at 12h00.
Section
Source: RFQ_ Service of GCMSMS_Gerstel alignment .pdf (RFQ)Technical queries: Alex Jehoma, Tel: 012 947 2716, Email: [email protected]
Submission email: [email protected]
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Address
Scientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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Documents found
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Last checked
22 Sept 2026
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Contact
012-947-2741[email protected]www.nmisa.orgScientia 627-Jr, Pretoria, Meiring Naude Rd, Pretoria, 0184, South Africa
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