APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER POSTHOLE BROADBAND SEISMOMETERS, COMPACT BROADBAND SEISMOMETERS, INCLUDING SEISMIC RECORDERS (DIGITIZERS), GPS ANTENNAS, MILITARY-SPEC CONNECTOR-WIRED SEISMOMETER CABLES, AND SIXTY (60) MONTHS OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE.Closed

Overview

This tender seeks to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver posthole broadband seismometers, compact broadband seismometers, including seismic recorders (digitizers), GPS antennas, military-spec connector-wired seismometer cables, and sixty (60) months of support services to the Council for Geoscience. Bidders should be capable suppliers of advanced seismic instrumentation, data-acquisition hardware, GNSS accessories, rugged cables, and long-term service support (60 months). The process is Open-Tender with a two-envelope bid approach; see details in the CGS documents.

• Scope targets five posthole 120s, seven compact broadband 120s, twelve digitizers, fourteen GPS antennas, twelve seismic cables, plus a 24-month equipment warranty and 60 months of support.
• Non-compulsory briefing: 13 Oct 2026 (Microsoft Teams).
• Closing date: 27 Oct 2026. Bid validity: 120 days.

(Document references: TENDER DOCUMENT - CGS-2026-038NY.pdf; Pricing Schedule - CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)

Requirements

• Bid structure and documents
• Two-envelope bidding: separate technical and price proposals in an outer envelope.
• Returnable documents: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid); SARS Tax Clearance proof; SBD 4; SBD 6.1; Supplier (CSD) Report; Latest company registration certificates; Shareholding breakdown; BBBEE certificate if required; JV/Consortium documentation if applicable; GCC; Contract forms; and any annexes.
• Compliance and certifications: POPIA compliance policy; Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN via SARS; if not, provide CSD number; BBBEE certificates per requirements; no bids from persons in the state service.
• Contract and risk: bids subject to CGS's General Conditions of Contract; no upfront payments; payment terms: 30 days after delivery and receipt of invoice.
• Technical requirements: detailed product specifications for posthole and compact seismometers, digitizers, cables, GNSS interfaces, power and environmental specs (IP ratings, temperature range, voltage), data formats (MiniSEED/SeedLink), timing accuracy, and 60-month support.
• Joint ventures/consortiums: JV agreements with role splits, bank account, power of attorney; evaluation based on JV ownership and BBBEE status.

(Document references: TENDER DOCUMENT - CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 27 October 2026, 11:00. (CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)
• Submission method: two sealed envelopes (technical and price) inside an outer envelope; bid box at Council for Geoscience, 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton. (CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)
• Required documents to submit:
  • SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Tax Clearance proof or SARS PIN (Schedule 3); CSD documentation; BBBEE certificate; company registration certificates; shareholding details; JV agreements if applicable; Contract Form SBD7; Central Supplier Database details.
  • Pricing Schedule in a separate envelope (Ref: PRICING SCHEDULE - CGS-2026-038NY.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance (PIN/CSD), BBBEE as applicable, and other standard pre-qualifications per CGS rules.
• Briefing session: Non-compulsory briefing on 13 Oct 2026 at 11:00 (Microsoft Teams). (CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)
• Documents to obtain/buy: official bid documents are published by CGS; contact details and website are in the tender docs (CGS-TEM-2025-0839 Rev0; CGS-2026-038NY.pdf).
• Contacts: Ncumisa Yonke (nyonke@geoscience.org.za; 012-841-1509) and Nokuphiwa Mbulawa (nmbulawa@geoscience.org.za). (CGS-2026-038NY.pdf)

Notes:

• Detailed technical specifications appear in the attached scope, including data formats (MiniSEED/SeedLink), 24-bit digitizers, timing (±10 microseconds via GNSS), IP68/IP67 enclosures, operating range (-20°C to 60°C), 9–36 V DC power, and 140 dB dynamic range for certain sensors. See CGS-2026-38NY documents for full specs.
• The Pricing Schedule shows itemized costs for digitizers, seismometers, cables, Ethernet and power cables, transport containers, and 60-month support. (PRICING S…