PROVISION OF THE LABORATORY SERVICES TO CONDUCT WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS FOR WATER QUALITYSAMPLES FOR THE VAAL-ORANGE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY (VOCMA) FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHSClosed

Overview

Provision of laboratory services to conduct water quality analysis for water quality samples for the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (VOCMA) for a period of 36 months. Suitable bidders are laboratories with validated water-quality analysis capabilities and the ability to perform the required analyses over a 36-month contract. Submissions are via the e-Tender Portal, with bids closing 22 October 2026 at 11:00. A Compulsory Briefing Session is listed as No Briefing (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).

Requirements

• Submit bids on the official forms and documents outlined in the tender (SBD1, SBD4, SBD6.1, SBD3.2, SBD7.2, etc) and complete the related tasks/proposals (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN for verification; or a Tax Compliance Status certificate; provide CSD number if no TCS; separate TCS for consortia/joint ventures.
• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or provide TCS; no bids from certain in-state restrictions apply.
• B-BBEE: provide evidence (B-BBEE level verification certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs) to claim specific-goal points.
• Specific-goal preferences: 80/20 system (Price 80; Specific Goals 20) with documented proof for goals (women, disability, youth ownership, local, and B-BBEE level).
• Pricing: provide a non-firm pricing schedule with escalation options; include a detailed price breakdown per the prescribed formula (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).

How to Apply

• Deadline and questions: Closing date 22 October 2026, 11:00; no intermediate briefing required (No Briefing) (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Submission method: e-Tender Portal (submit bidding documents online) (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Documents to complete/submit: Official forms (SBD1 Part A/B; SBD4; SBD6.1; SBD3.2; SBD7.2 contract form) plus tax, CSD/SARS docs, and pricing schedules (Pricing Schedule – Non-Firm Prices) (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax compliance (PIN/TCS), SARS e-filing, CSD registration; VAT details if applicable (as indicated in forms) (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Briefing session: None required (No Briefing) (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).
• Where to obtain documents: via the e-Tender Portal; documents referenced in the tender package (Lab Services 36 Months Contract.pdf).