Ekurhuleni Water Care Company (ERWAT) is seeking formal price quotations for the onsite service and validation of an ESCO Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC) and an ESCO PCR Cabinet. Bidders must be trained and qualified to work on ESCO brand cabinets, and proof of such qualifications is mandatory. Equipment serviced must be labelled with validation status and next service due dates. Certificates must be submitted within two weeks of service completion. Service providers must be accredited, with proof of accreditation required. The bid closes on March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM at ERWAT Head Office. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope. Late bids will not be accepted. The bid is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and other relevant regulations. Tax compliance is mandatory. Joint ventures must submit individual partner documentation.
The bid closing date is March 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Specific delivery deadlines for the services will be outlined in the contract documents.
The bid notice states that payment will be made within 30 days after receipt of an invoice accompanied by the delivery note, as per the General Conditions of Contract.
The General Conditions of Contract indicate that the supplier warrants the goods supplied for twelve months after delivery and acceptance, or eighteen months after shipment, whichever concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise.
The bid will be adjudicated on an 80/20 preference points system, considering price and specific goals, with the highest number of points determining the award, unless grounds exist to justify awarding to another bidder.
Bidders must be trained and qualified to perform work on ESCO brand cabinets, and proof of ESCO-related qualifications and training must be provided. Service providers must also be accredited to perform the required services, with proof of accreditation required.
The General Conditions of Contract state that if the supplier fails to deliver or perform services within the specified periods, penalties may be imposed, calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.
The bid notice does not mention a mandatory or optional site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.