PARTICIPATION IN PROFICIENCY TESTING (PT) ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDES IN SURFACE WATER FOR THE CHEMISTRY LABORATORIESClosed

Overview

Procurement of Participation in Proficiency Testing (PT) samples for Organochlorine Pesticides in surface water for chemistry laboratories, including delivery of PT samples, spiking solutions, and surface water matrix. The contract targets suppliers able to provide PT samples and related services; open tender by the Department of Water and Sanitation. Compulsory briefing is required. Submissions are electronic (to Mafuner@dws.gov.za) by the closing date. PT samples are to be delivered to Resource Quality Information Services (RQIS), Roodeplaat Dam, Pretoria.

Requirements

• Provide PT samples for Organochlorine pesticides in surface water, plus spiking solution and 1000 ml surface water; deliver four times per year with quarterly rounds; include robust statistical reports (z-scores) for each group.
• Submit on official forms with firm prices (pricing schedule), and comply with GCC/GCC-like terms and contract conditions; be prepared for price negotiations with the successful bidder.
• Tax/compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD registration; CSD number if no TCS; BBBEE requirements (SBD 4/6.1). Not in service of state entities where applicable.
• Ensure ability to comply with delivery, testing/inspection, and documentation requirements as per standard contract terms (GCC/SCC).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 21 September 2026 at 10:00; electronic submissions accepted (to Mafuner@dws.gov.za) for Bid WQ-33175. (Bid)
• Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1), Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 6.1), BBBEE documentation, Tax Compliance PIN/CSD details. (Bid)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: SARS Tax Compliance, CSD registration, BBBEE status; ensure compliance as per SBDs.
• Briefing: Mandatory briefing session (details in bid documents).
• Where to obtain/bid documents: Bid documents attached under WQ-33175; submission address is the email above. (Bid)