Research Supplies Tenders

The quotation must be accompanied by a valid BBBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, and CSD report.

The successful bidder shall complete the project within three 3 months from the date of bid award, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the successful bidder and the ARC.

The successful bidder shall be paid upon submission of an invoice for each transaction of satisfactory work detailed in the scope. Payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The successful bidder shall provide a comprehensive warranty for the water flow meter test bench facility and all associated components for a minimum period of two 2 years from the date of commissioning and handover.

The bid will be awarded to a bidder with the highest points on price and specific goals on condition that they have met all phases of the evaluation criteria and complied with the tender requirements set out in the tender document.

Bidders must be registered with CIDB under Mechanical Engineering ME Grade 4 or higher. Compulsory attendance of the site briefing/inspection is required. Bidders must submit two separate electronic documents for financial and functionality proposals. A valid COIDA certificate is also required.

Subject to GCC clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.

A compulsory briefing session and site inspection is scheduled for 18 June 2026 at 11:00 at ARC Natural Resources Engineering, 141 Cresswell Rd, Weavind Park, Pretoria, ****.

Failure to submit tender documents after the closing time and date, failure to upload two complete documents through the eTenders eSubmission portal, failure to comply with mandatory requirements, misrepresentation of facts, and failure to submit all signed and completed standard bidding documents may result in disqualification.

Submission should be no later than Jun 05 2026 16:00:00.

Payment terms: 30 days after statement.

All bids will be evaluated on a points system based on weighted average score for price and preference as per preferential procurement framework act of **** act 5 of ****.

Bidders must be registered on CSD government procurement and on the new OBPS e-procurement portal. All required company documents, proposed submissions or additional requirements must be uploaded with the bid application.

NB: please note that if any of the above requirements is not submitted with the quote it will be an immediate disqualification.