# PROCUREMENT OF MICROSCOPES

- **Reference:** RFQ119NM2026
- **Issuer:** [University of Fort Hare](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-fort-hare.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-23
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-30 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Other manufacturing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C32.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of twenty-five microscopes meeting attached specification for the University of Fort Hare.** Bidders should be suppliers of scientific/educational equipment capable of meeting the specification and complying with UFH SCM policies, including CSD and UFH database registration and tax clearance.

#### Requirements
- 25 microscopes with features per RFQ119NM2026.-Specification.pdf (achromat objectives 4X/0.10, 10X/0.25, 40X/0.65, 100X/1.25; binocular 30° EZ tube; LED illumination; mechanical stage; Abbe condenser; preset diopters; 10 ml oil for 100X; dust cover; 25 SA power cord).
- Original Tax Clearance Certificate; complete SQD Form 1; registration on CSD and UFH supplier/database.
- Compliance with SCM policies; acceptance that UFH may award or not; no late quotes; price-based evaluation with 20 points for Specific Goals (51%+ women ownership).
- Compliance with GBV policy, Code of Ethics, Anti-Fraud/Craud policies; BBBEE documentation via SBD forms.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: Closing 30 October 2026 at or before 12:00 PM; submissions via email (NMkumbuzi@ufh.ac.za); electronic submission accepted.
- Documents to submit: SQD Form 1; Price Declaration; tax clearance; CSD and UFH database registrations; relevant SBD forms and BBBEE documentation.
- Briefing: Compulsory briefing date not applicable; no intermediate deadlines.
- Bid documents: RFQ119NM2026.-SBD-1.pdf and RFQ119NM2026.-Specification.pdf (documents attached to this RFQ).

## Description

PROCUREMENT OF MICROSCOPES

## Documents

- RFQ119NM2026.-SBD-1.pdf
- RFQ119NM2026.-Specification.pdf

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## Published on

- [University of Fort Hare Bids](https://www.ufh.ac.za/bid/procurement-of-microscopes)

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