APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY, DELIVER, INSTALL, AND SUCCESSFULLY COMMISSION A NEW AUTOMATED THIN SECTION GRINDING MACHINE AT THE COUNCIL FOR GEOSCIENCEClosed

Overview

Procurement of a fully automated thin section grinding machine and related services for the Council for Geoscience. Bidders should be specialized in high-precision rock thin-section preparation equipment, able to supply (OEM authorization or as manufacturer), install, commission, train, and provide after-sales support and English documentation.

Requirements

• Authorized agent/distributor for the OEM or be the OEM; include a signed authorization or proof of manufacture (mandatory 16.1).
• Full compliance with the mandatory specifications for the thin-section grinder (fully automated grinding/polishing, 230 V, safety locks, touchscreen, etc.) and complete the specification table (4.1).
• Compliance documentation: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; Tax Compliance Status PIN from SARS; CSD registration; BBBEE documentation (SANAS/DTI or sworn affidavit); JV/consortium documents if applicable.
• Two-envelope bidding: separate technical and price proposals within an outer envelope (CGS-2026-016S documents).
• Warranty and service: minimum 12-month comprehensive warranty; 3-year local service contract; remote or on-site troubleshooting within 48 hours; on-site training for at least 6 personnel; English manuals.
• Delivery to Silverton, Pretoria; payment terms: 30 days after delivery and invoice (no upfront payments).
• Evaluation framework: 80/20 price-specific goals; 51% black ownership and 30% black-women ownership goals; proof required for points via SBD6.1 and BBBEE certificates or sworn affidavits.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 16 October 2026 at 11:00; questions due by 09 October 2026.
• Briefing: non-compulsory, 01 October 2026 at 11:00 (Virtual via Microsoft Teams; join link in the tender doc).
• Submission method: two sealed envelopes (technical and price) inside a single outer envelope; deliver to the CGS tender box at 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria 0001.
• Required documents: SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1; Tax clearance or SARS PIN; CSD registration proof; JV agreement if applicable; three hard copies (1 original + 2 copies) and an indexed, clearly formatted bid (per Schedule format in the tender documents).
• Where to obtain documents: CGS tender materials (CGS-2026-016S) and the Pricing Schedule (Pricing Schedule CGS-2026-016S).
• Pre-qualification checks: due diligence/vetting may be conducted; confidentiality and anti-corruption obligations apply; governing law is South African law.