Bid to supply, deliver, install, commission and provide training, after sales support and maintenance on the FTIR spectrophotometer for the Fluorine Chemistry Group in Applied Chemistry, R&I.Closed

Overview

Bid to supply, deliver, install, commission and provide training, after sales support and maintenance on the FTIR spectrophotometer for the Fluorine Chemistry Group in Applied Chemistry, R&I. Bidders should be equipment suppliers capable of delivering a full FTIR system with training, on-site installation, and ongoing maintenance (including a minimum 12-month warranty) and local support.

Requirements

• Technical/specifications: FTIR with solid-state laser interferometer, fit Diamond ATR, heated transmission accessory, ZnSe optics, spectral range 500–6000 cm-1, dry nitrogen purge, data station, live spectrum display; warranty ≥12 months; on-site training and local support.
• Qualifications: minimum pre-qualifications include COIDA good standing or risk insurance, authorization to distribute/after-sales support if acting as agent, proof of specification compliance (Annexure A), and training of Necsa personnel.
• Evaluation: Technical/functional criteria totaling 100 points; minimum 80/100 to be considered; criteria include delivery time, installation/commissioning/training, track record (4 similar FTIR projects with 2 references), and service turnaround within SA.
• Preferences: 80/20 price-preference system; require BBBEE evidence; bidders must submit relevant BBBEE documentation.
• Site/safety: Necsa site access restrictions; radiological area; passport/ID verification; submission must align with Necsa SHEQ and security requirements.
• Subcontracting and IP: disclose subcontracts; Necsa may reject subcontractors; confidentiality and contract terms per Necsa standards (see attached NECSA Terms and Conditions).

(Document references: Scope and Annexure A; 80/20 preference; site access; Returnable documents: SBD forms; see INV-FIN-SCM-TEN-0239 and NECSA terms in attachments.)

How to Apply

• Deadline: 12 August 2026 at 11:00 (closing). (Invitation to Bid - FIN-SCM-TEN-0239.docx)
• Submission: deliver to Necsa Bid Box at Gate 3, or email for international suppliers (scm@necsa.co.za); two envelopes (Technical and Pricing) with required copies; max physical size 400mm x 100mm x 150mm; online submissions allowed for international bidders. (Invitation to Bid - FIN-SCM-TEN-0239.docx)
• Documents to submit: completed Standard Bidding Forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.1), bidder information, consortium details if any, tax clearance/pin, CSD, BBBEE documentation, consortium/subcontractor agreements, and Annexure A technical data. (Standard bidding form.docx; INV doc)
• Registrations: Tax clearance/PIN, CSD number; BBBEE level certificate or sworn affidavit; pre-qualification and returnable documents per the checklist. (Bidder Information and SBD forms)
• Clarifications: questions must be submitted at least 3 working days before closing. (Invitation to Bid - FIN-SCM-TEN-0239.docx)
• Attachments: detailed technical/specs in Annexure A; NECSA Terms and Conditions (Rev 3) apply to contracts. (Annexure A; NECSA Terms and Conditions PDF)