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

> This tender closed on 2026-08-31.

- **Reference:** WQ- 33083
- **Issuer:** [Department of Water and Sanitation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/department-of-water-and-sanitation.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-17
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

## Documents

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## Published on

- [Department of Water and Sanitation](https://www.dws.gov.za)

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