This tender is for the appointment of a service provider to supply, deliver, install, and commission a new Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometer (ICPMS) at the Council for Geoscience. The tender requires a two-envelope bidding procedure, with separate envelopes for technical and price proposals. Bidders must submit a completed bid document, proof of tax compliance, and other required documentation. The evaluation will be based on mandatory, administrative, price, and specific goals criteria. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held virtually on March 23, 2026. The closing date for the bid is April 9, 2026. The bid validity period is 120 calendar days. The contract includes a 24-month warranty on the instrument and a 12-month warranty on the chiller and UPS. Three years of repair services are also required. Bidders must comply with detailed technical specifications for the ICPMS. The Council for Geoscience is committed to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment. Late bids will not be accepted.
The delivery of the instrument must be within 8-12 weeks after the purchase order.
The Council for Geoscience 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 includes a 24-month warranty on the instrument and a 12-month warranty on the chiller and UPS, commencing after acceptance of installation and commissioning.
The tender will be evaluated based on mandatory criteria, administrative criteria, price, and specific goals, using an 80/20 preference point system.
Bidders must comply with all mandatory requirements, including submitting a valid and signed letter from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) stating the bidder is an authorized agent/distributor, and documentation covering the full specification of the ICPMS.
If the supplier fails to deliver or perform services within the specified periods, penalties may be deducted from the contract price, calculated using the current prime interest rate for each day of delay.
The bid document does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.
The bid document does not require the submission of samples.
The bid document does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid results.