# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY LAPTOPS TO THE HSRC

> This tender closed on 2026-09-03.

- **Reference:** HSRC/ 09/2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Human Sciences Research Council](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/human-sciences-research-council.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-11
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-03 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**The HSRC invites bids to supply Dell laptops, accessories and a 3-year warranty, with delivery to HSRC sites.** The requirement includes 40 laptops and 10 monitors, onsite next-business-day warranty, and related peripherals (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf).

Who should bid: service providers with Dell accreditation, SITA accreditation, distributor delivery capacity, CSD registration, tax compliance, and proven Dell laptop supply experience (minimum 3 reference letters for Dell laptops in last 5 years).

#### Requirements
- Pre-qualification documents: Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Point Form (SBD 6.1); Dell Accreditation; SITA Accreditation; distributor delivery confirmation; CSD registration (and proof); tax compliance status.
- Functional criteria: Full technical compliance with specs; three signed reference letters for Dell laptops in last five years.
- Procurement rules: two-envelope bid (technical + pricing) with original and USB copy; two quotations per citation database; potential award to one or more bidders.
- Pricing and posts: Annexure A pricing schedule; VAT/taxes included; contract price adjustments annually.
- Compliance: tax clearance, no state-employed bidders, confidentiality, and adherence to PPPFA/BBBEE requirements (specific goals). 
(Details in 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 03 September 2026 at 11:00; late bids not considered. (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)
- Submission method: physical bid box or courier to HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria; two sealed envelopes plus a USB with a duplicate technical file. Envelope 1: Technical; Envelope 2: Pricing and SBD 6.1. Pricing Annexure A must be completed. (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)
- Required registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; Dell and SITA accreditations; tax clearance (SARS TCS PIN) or CSD number; proof of delivery capability from distributor. (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)
- Briefing: None required (no compulsory briefing session). Questions due by 18 August 2026; answers published 20 August 2026. (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)
- Documents to obtain: Bid documents and pricing schedule as per Annexure A; SBD forms and technical proposal. (see 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY LAPTOPS TO THE HSRC

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY LAPTOPS TO THE HSRC

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- 8.2.2 RFB 740 - Engagement model Updated.pdf..pdf
- 8.2 Terms of Reference Laptops.pdf..pdf

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