The Council for Geoscience is seeking a service provider to supply, deliver, install, and commission a new X-ray diffractometer. The contract includes a three-year support period. Bidders must submit technical and price proposals in separate envelopes. Key requirements include a minimum 24-month warranty, local service engineers available within 48 hours, and onsite training for five users. The closing date for bids is April 20, 2026. Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the Central Supplier Database. The evaluation will follow a mandatory, administrative, and price/specific goals approach, with an 80/20 preference point system. Payment terms are 30 days after delivery and invoice receipt, with no upfront payments.
The bid documents must be deposited in the tender box before the closing date and time, which is April 20, 2026, at 11h00.
The bid notice states that CGS will pay 30 days after delivery of goods or service and receipt of an invoice. CGS will not make any upfront payment or deposit payments.
The bid notice specifies a minimum 24-month warranty on the instrument and any supporting equipment.
The tender applications will be evaluated according to a mandatory evaluation criteria, administrative evaluation criteria, and price and specific goal criteria, using an 80/20 preference point system. The CGS retains the right not to award the tender to the lowest bidder.
Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and be tax compliant. They must also provide proof of tax clearance compliance from SARS. For foreign bidders, specific conditions apply regarding South African residency and taxation.
The bid notice mentions that delays in delivery may lead to penalties, and the purchaser may consider termination of the contract pursuant to GCC clause 23.
A compulsory briefing session will be held on April 8, 2026, at 11h00 at 28 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria. The bid document also mentions that the Council for Geoscience reserves the right to carry out site inspections.
The closing date for questions relating to the tender is April 14, 2026.