# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL AND COMMISSION A NEW AUTOMATED BENCHTOP ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER INCLUDING MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE

> This tender closed on 2026-10-02.

- **Reference:** CGS-2026-021S
- **Issuer:** [Council for Geoscience](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-geoscience.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-02 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-17 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an automated benchtop electric fusion fluxer, including 36 months maintenance, for the Council for Geoscience; open-tender with a two-envelope bid process.** Bidders should be capable suppliers of laboratory instrumentation with OEM authorization or representation for benchtop fusion fluxers, plus support, training and maintenance capabilities.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory specifications compliance (4.1): 6 loading positions; 900–1250°C furnace; emissivity resistive heaters; non-oxide ceramic mould holders; at least 10 programmable methods; non-melting insulation; enclosed fusion/pouring with viewing window; minimum throughput 25 samples/hour.
- Delivery lead time ≤ 6 weeks from award; minimum 12-month warranty; 36-month maintenance; English documentation; training; remote/on-site tech support; exchange of current Pt/Au crucibles if required.
- Documentation and governance: OEM authorization letter; full technical documentation; tax clearance and SARS PIN; Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; BBBEE/ownership documentation; JV/consortium agreements where applicable.
- Evaluation framework: mandatory criteria (OEM authorization, spec compliance), administrative criteria (SBD forms, CSD, tax), price and specific goals (80/20) with BBBEE and black ownership targets.
- Additional terms: two-envelope bid (technical and price); service level agreement post-award; compliance with POPIA, GCC 2010, PPPFA and related policies.

#### How to Apply
- Submission window: questions by 25 September 2026; closing 02 October 2026 at 11:00. Proposals valid for 120 days. (TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S)
- Submission method: two sealed envelopes for technical and price, placed in an outer envelope and delivered to the CGS bid box at 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton. (TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S)
- Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, CSD proof, tax compliance (SARS PIN), JV/consortium agreements if any, BBBEE documentation, and the Pricing Schedule (price envelope). Reference the required schedules in the bid pack. (TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S; PRICING SCHEDULE CGS-2026-021S)
- Pre-qualifications: registration on CSD; tax compliance; BBBEE compliance; potential supplier due diligence and vetting.
- Briefing session: non-compulsory briefing on 17 September 2026 at 11:00 via Microsoft Teams (details in the tender pack). (TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S)
- Where to obtain documents: bid documents issued by CGS and referenced forms; pricing schedule attached separately. (TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S; PRICING SCHEDULE CGS-2026-021S)

Document references: TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S (Benchtop Electric Fusion Fluxer).pdf; PRICING SCHEDULE CGS-2026-021S (BENCHTOP ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER).pdf

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL AND COMMISSION A NEW AUTOMATED BENCHTOP ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER INCLUDING MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL AND COMMISSION A NEW AUTOMATED BENCHTOP ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER INCLUDING MAINTENANCE FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS TO THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCE

Conditions: None Briefing Venue: Virtual meeting: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https:

## Documents

- TENDER DOC CGS-2026-021S (Benchtop Electric Fusion Fluxer).pdf..pdf
- PRICING SCHEDULE - CGS-2026-021S (BENCHTOP ELECTRIC FUSION FLUXER).pdf..pdf

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