This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply and delivery of one portable gas dilution calibrator for the Irene Lab Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Station. The closing date for submissions is 08 June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically to ***@***. *. * bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, ****, and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, as well as the General Conditions of Contract (GCC). The South African Weather Service (SAWS) reserves the right to reject bids not according to specifications, incomplete, or from bidders with tax matters not in order. SAWS may also conduct site inspections and reference checks. Payments will be settled within 30 days of invoice receipt. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit their SARS PIN. Foreign suppliers must complete a specific questionnaire. The validity period for the bid is 60 calendar days after the closing date.
The bid document does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods after acceptance of the offer. It only mentions the closing date for bid submissions.
The bid notice states that all payments due to creditors for goods delivered services rendered will be settled within thirty 30 days from receipt of an invoice.
The bid notice implies that the award will be based on a combination of price and specific goals, with a maximum of 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals, following the 80/20 preference point system.
Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). Foreign suppliers must complete a questionnaire. Bidders must also ensure they have duly approved operational premises with the necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation.
The bid notice mentions that in the event of a contract being awarded as a result of claimed preference points, the contractor may be required to furnish documentary proof. If specific goals have been claimed or obtained fraudulently, or if conditions of contract are not fulfilled, the organ of state may disqualify the person, recover costs, cancel the contract, and/or recommend restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state.
The bid notice mentions that SAWS might also conduct a site visit to ensure the firm existence and validate the firms proposed capacity, employees, and administration office. It also states that a due diligence site visit will be carried out at the premises of the service provider before the awarding of the tender.
Bids may be rejected if they are not according to specifications, incomplete, or if the bidder has committed a proven corrupt or fraudulent act. Bids will not be considered from persons in the service of the state. Failure to provide or comply with particulars may render the bid invalid.
The bid notice indicates that this is a equest for quotation up to r500 000, suggesting the estimated total value is within this range.