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

> This tender closed on 2026-10-16.

- **Reference:** CGS-2026-016S
- **Issuer:** [Council for Geoscience](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-geoscience.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-16 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-01 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### 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.

## Description

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

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

Conditions: None Briefing Venue: Virtual meeting: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3837552

## Documents

- PRICING SCHEDULE - CGS-2026-016S.pdf..pdf
- TENDER DOC (CGS-2026-016S).pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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