# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF AN OFFICE WATER DISPENSER AND BOTTLES FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-21.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/ULWAZI/OFFICEWATERSUPPLYDISPENSER/151/2
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-21 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Water collection and supply](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/E36.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The NRF invites quotes for the rental and servicing of an office water dispenser and five 20L refillable bottles for a 2-year contract.** Bidders should be capable service providers of office water dispensers, bottle supply, water delivery (ambient and chilled), and related servicing, including SANAS-lab water quality testing.

#### Requirements
- 24-month rental and ongoing servicing of one 24-hour water dispenser and five 20L bottles; replacement unit if equipment fails; ambient and chilled water.
- Water delivered sealed from a purification plant; collection of empty bottles and delivery of new water to 8th Floor, The Towers, Cape Town.
- Proof of water quality testing from a SANAS-accredited laboratory.
- Compliance documentation: SBD 1, SBD 3.1 pricing, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Bid Submission Certificate; proof of authority (company resolution); CSD registration; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SARS Tax PIN or TCS status; tax/compliance status for all JV/consortia.
- Safety/OSH: COID Act compliance, COID registration, health and safety plan, Section 37.2 agreement, induction, and indemnity for on-site personnel.
- Delivery and acceptance criteria tied to purchase orders; non-compliant deliveries/invoices not paid.
- Contract terms include 80/20 preference points, 60-day validity, and 2-year award period.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 21 September 2026 at 11:00, via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za (PDFs only). (RFQ Office WaterSupply_Dispensers_uLwazi September2026.pdf)
- Documents to submit (as applicable): Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) with SBD 4 and 6.1; pricing schedule (SBD 3.1) or company letterhead quotation; proof of authority; CSD registration; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SANAS water quality test; tax PIN/CSD details; detailed specifications showing how you meet the scope.
- Briefing/site visit: N/A (not compulsory).
- Where to obtain documents: NRF eTender portal / the attached RFQ packet. (RFQ Office WaterSupply_Dispensers_uLwazi September2026.pdf)
- Returnable documents checklist: ensure mandatory items (SBDs, pricing, water quality proof, CSD, authority) are included and correctly referenced.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF AN OFFICE WATER DISPENSER AND BOTTLES FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF AN OFFICE WATER DISPENSER AND BOTTLES FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ Office WaterSupply\_Dispensers\_uLwazi September2026.pdf..pdf
- RFQ Office WaterSupply\_Dispensers\_uLwazi September2026.pdf

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