EMERGENCY RFQ0070.LM.2026 PROCUREMENT OF GLASSWARE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The University of Fort Hare invites quotes for the procurement of glassware for the Department of Chemistry under an Emergency RFQ (RFQ0070LM.2026), targeting suppliers of laboratory glassware who are registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold a valid tax clearance and B-BBEE certificate.

Overview: UFH seeks to source specified laboratory glassware (per UFH 70specification) from eligible suppliers for the Chemistry department.

Requirements:

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory
• Valid tax clearance certificate
• B-BBEE certificate
• Capability to supply UFH with the glassware described in the specifications (see attached 70specification.docx)

How to Apply:

• Submission deadline: 3 November 2026 at 11:00 (no late quotes accepted); via email to lmjika@ufh.ac.za (see RFQ0070LM.2026C.docx)
• Documents to submit: Tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, CSD summary, pricing schedule, SBD forms (4, 6.1, 7.2, 8, 9), and the Price Declaration Form (see RFQ package)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration, tax clearance, and B-BBEE compliance
• Briefing: Compulsory briefing date: N/A
• Bid documents: RFQ0070LM.2026C.docx and glassware specification (70specification.docx) available from UFH
• Note: The University reserves the right not to award and may amend evaluation criteria; evaluation uses 80/20 price/qualifying goals with 20 points for specific goals (e.g., women-owned), requiring relevant B-BBEE proof.