APPOINTMENT OF AN INDEPENDENT AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED DIAMOND VALUATOR EXPERT TO ASSESS THE VALIDITY OF THE VALUATION OUTCOMES AND THE INTEGRITY OF THE VALUATION PROCESS.Closed

Overview

The SIU seeks to appoint an independent diamond valuator expert to assess the validity of valuation outcomes and the integrity of the valuation process (RFQ168 2026/27). Target bidders are diamond valuation professionals with at least 10 years’ experience, able to provide a CV, qualifications, references, and licenses, within a budget not exceeding R1,000,000. Submissions must be via email to RFQ@siu.org.za and received by 2026-10-23 11:00. (RFQ168 2026_27 DIAMOND VALUATOR EXPERT.pdf)

Requirements

• Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Must be tax compliant (CSD tax status compliant).
• Submit a CV for a Diamond Valuator Expert with ≥10 years’ diamond industry experience and knowledge of the 4 Cs, plus at least three client reference letters.
• Provide proof of qualifications/certifications in diamond valuation.
• Provide valid Dealer’s Licence (Section 32) and valid licence of an authorised representative (Section 54).
• Address all scope items 1.1–1.18 with a comprehensive proposal.
• Submit statutory documents: ID copies of directors, CIPC registration, SARS PIN, and BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit.
• Complete and sign RFQ documents including SBD4 and SBD6.1.
• Price must reflect a rate for a Diamond Valuator Expert; total price inclusive of VAT; bid validity 30 days.
• Meets SIU prerequisites including internal vetting and health-and-safety requirements; no pre-payments.
• One-off contract not exceeding R1,000,000; potential SLA after award; payments within 30 days of invoice.
• Evaluation will apply the 80/20 preference-point system (price and BBBEE), with specific goals contributing up to 20 points. (RFQ168 2026/27...; SBDs and PPPFA rules).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 23 October 2026 at 11:00. (RFQ168 2026/27 DIAMOND VALUATOR EXPERT.pdf)
• Submission method: Electronic submission to RFQ@siu.org.za. (RFQ168 2026/27...)
• Documents to submit: Fully completed RFQ including SBD4 and SBD6.1; CV; qualifications; three client references; BBBEE certificate; CSD proof; SARS TCS status; any licences; pricing schedule. (RFQ168 2026/27...)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration; tax compliance status; up-to-date BBBEE status; CSD and SARS requirements per the RFQ.
• Briefing session: Details not provided in the documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ documents are attached to the RFQ (RFQ168 2026_27...).
• Pricing: Pricing schedule requires rate per hour for one Diamond Valuator Expert; total quote to include VAT; quotes valid for 30 days. (Pricing details in RFQ documentation)
• Additional: Successful bidder may be required to sign an SLA and undergo SIU vetting; adherence to SIU policies and GCC; no pre-payments. (RFQ docs)