Scientific Instrument Tenders

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the microscope. It mentions the closing date for submission of quotations is 08 May 2026.

The bid notice states that bidders should offer a warranty for all products.

The bid evaluation process follows a two-stage tactical procurement evaluation, with a preferential procurement evaluation of 80/20, where 80 points are for the lowest price and 20 points are for specific goals.

The bidder must attach compulsory documents including a completed and signed SBD form 4, CSD supplier registration document, conformance to specifications, proof of business operations address, a copy of CIPC registration documents, offer a warranty for all products, and be tax compliant.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the instruments. However, the contract period is for three years, with instruments ordered as they are required.

The bid notice states that payment is made 30 days after receipt of invoice or claim by the purchaser from the supplier, which period is automatically extended by any delay occasioned by the supplier.

The supplier warrants that the goods supplied are new, unused, of the most recent or current models and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty remains valid for twelve 12 months after goods have been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment, whichever concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

The award criterion is based on a combination of price and specific goals, utilizing an 80/20 preference point system. Bidders will be evaluated on price (80 points) and specific goals (20 points), with a valid BBBEE certificate required to earn points for specific goals.

Bidders must provide legal identification, confirm ethical requirements, and demonstrate technical qualifications, including capacity for operational troubleshooting and repair, technical documentation, OEM approval, trained staff for maintenance, training capacity, and client references. They must also be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

If the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the specified periods, the purchaser shall deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services. The purchaser may also consider termination of the contract.

The bid notice does not mention any mandatory or optional site visits.

The bid notice does not indicate that samples are required.

The last date for the submission of clarification questions is seven 7 working days from the closing date of the tender.

The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value for the tender.