This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Rand Water for the supply of on-site and off-site calibration services for instruments including temperature, time, RPM, and volume verification for their laboratories. The closing date for submissions is March 24, 2026, at 23:30. Bids must be submitted via email to the provided addresses. Late bids will not be accepted. The RFQ will be evaluated based on responsiveness, functionality, and a preferential point system (80/20). Suppliers must be accredited conformity assessment bodies certified by SANAS for the required calibrations. Functionality criteria include previous experience, human resource capacity, equipment capacity, and work breakdown schedule, with a minimum of 70% required. The BB BEE status will be evaluated for specific goals. Essential returnable documents include a completed SBD 4 form, company resolution, and proof of good standing (COIDA). The warranty period for goods and services is twelve months. Payment terms are within 30 days after submission of the monthly statement, with no advance payments allowed. Disputes will be resolved by arbitration under AFSA rules.
The bid notice specifies estimated delivery dates for various line items, with most falling on **** and **** also states that The delivery time or date stated in the purchase order shall be regarded as fixed and the supplier shall adhere strictly thereto.
The bid notice states, Payment of an invoice shall not prevent Rand Water from subsequently disputing all or any of the fees in good faith whether during or after the term of the purchase order. and Payments shall be effected within 30 days after submission of monthly statement.
The bid notice states, The supplier warrants that all goods and services supplied under this purchase order will be in accordance with all contract requirements in terms of the purchase and free from defects or inferior materials, equipment, and workmanship for twelve 12 months after final acceptance of the goods and services.
The bid notice indicates that the RFQ will be evaluated based on responsiveness, functionality, and a preferential point system (80/20), where 80 points are for price and 20 for specific goals.
The bid notice states, Supplier must be an accredited conformity assessment body CAB certified to perform temperature, volume, time and RPM calibration and supply certificate that meets the requirements of SANAS accreditation.
The bid notice states, Should the supplier fail to perform and make delivery in terms of the purchase order, exception of force majeure specified in clause 8. 13, Rand Water shall be entitled to impose a penalty, which shall be deducted from the payment statement.