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Overview

The University of Fort Hare is procuring lab equipment (treadmill, cycle ergometers, and rowing ergometers) under RFQ093NM2026 and invites suitably qualified suppliers to bid. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and hold an Original Tax Clearance Certificate, and must respond to the attached specification to ensure compliant quotes. Quotes will be evaluated under UFH SCM policy with a price component and BBEE preference (80/20). Submissions are by email to NMkumbuzi@ufh.ac.za, with no late quotes; closing date is 29 September 2026 at 12:00. The award is subject to a UFH written order and the right not to award or amend criteria.

Requirements

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory.
• Submit an Original Tax Clearance Certificate.
• Quotes must comply with UFH SCM policy; no quotes after the closing date/time.
• Equipment must meet the attached specification (RFQ093NM2026.-Specification.pdf) and interface with Cortex/VO2max systems as required.
• Complete and submit standard bidding documents (e.g., SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 9, SBD 7.2) and the pricing declaration (SQD Form 1) as part of the bid (see RFQ documents).
• Preference points: 80/20 for price vs. BBBEE status (value is up to R50m; BBBEE proof required).
• UFH reserves the right to award, withhold, or amend; compulsory briefing is not indicated.

How to Apply

• Deadline: 29 September 2026 at or before 12:00 PM. No intermediate deadlines noted; questions via contact not listed.
• Submission method: Via email to NMkumbuzi@ufh.ac.za (RFQ093NM2026). NO LATE QUOTES WILL BE ACCEPTED!!!
• Documents to submit (where applicable): Tax clearance certificate; CSD registration confirmation; Pricing schedules; SQD Form 1 Price Declaration; SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); SBD 6.1 (BBBEE); SBD 9 (Certificate of Independent Bid Determination); any contract forms (SBD 7.2); and the specification documents (RFQ093NM2026.-Specification.pdf).
• Registrations/Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; Tax clearance; BBBEE status proof.
• Briefing: Compulsory briefing date not specified (N/A).
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ documents are attached as RFQ093NM2026.-SBD.pdf and RFQ093NM2026.-Specification.pdf for specification details.