Proficiency Testing Scheme (PTS) participation for analysis of heavy metals, nutrients and major constituents in water for the chemistryClosed

Overview

The Department of Water and Sanitation seeks Proficiency Testing Scheme (PTS) participation for analysis of heavy metals, nutrients and major constituents in water for the chemistry. Open to South African bidders meeting tax compliance and BBBEE requirements; bidders must submit SBD forms and TCS/CSD documentation as specified in the bid documents.

Requirements

• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN and Tax Compliance Status (TCS); if no TCS, provide a Central Supplier Database (CSD) number; consortia require separate TCS/CSD for each party.
• BBBEE: provide BBBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit (for preferences).
• Mandatory forms: complete and submit SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim).
• Compliance: adhere to GCC and any special conditions; bid may require signing SBD7 if awarded.
• Delivery/price: pricing must be firm; bid validity typically 90 days; delivery terms to be stated in the bid.
• State rules: no bids from persons in the state service or entities with state-employed directors.
• Documentation: submit tax-related materials and eligibility documents as specified; ensure authority to sign (e.g., company resolution).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 31 August 2026 (metadata); closing time shown in the bid documents (11:00 in the WQ-33083 PDFs) and via electronic submission by email. Submit to Mafuner@dws.gov.za. Questions to Ruby Mafune at 012 336 8244.
• Submission method: electronic submission by email (no portal indicated).
• Documents to submit: SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1; tax/Govt compliance docs (PIN/TCS or CSD), BBBEE documentation; contract form SBD7 to be signed if awarded.
• Briefing: Compulsory briefing session indicated (details not provided in the PDFs; see Bid document).
• Where to obtain bid documents: via email from Mafuner@dws.gov.za (Bid PDFs reference submission by email).
• Contacts: Ruby Mafune (Mafuner@dws.gov.za, 012-336-8244).