REQUEST FOR QUOTE FOR ONCE-OFF SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF FIRE ESCAPE ROPE LADDERClosed

Overview

The National Museum Bloemfontein is issuing a RFQ for the once-off supply and delivery of a fire escape rope ladder. This is targeted at suppliers of emergency escape equipment who can meet heritage-site safety requirements, deliver to Freshford House Museum in Bloemfontein, and provide compliant documentation (SARS tax, CSD, CIPC, and references).

Requirements

• Technical specifications: minimum 6 m ladder; minimum breaking strain 2,000 kg; fire-resistant rope/rungs; secure mounting; compact storage; lightweight for single-person use; corrosion-resistant fittings. Transport to Freshford House Museum, 31 Kellner Street, Bloemfontein.
• Contract type: Once-off.
• Compulsory documentation (attach with quotation): at least 3 written contactable references; completed and signed SBD forms; tax compliant with SARS tax pin; CSD registration with supplier report.
• Optional (for scoring): BBBEE certificate or declaration; active SA company with CIPC registration.
• Non-compliance: disqualification for compulsory items; tax matters grace period of 7 days may apply; failure to rectify tax issues may lead to disqualification.
• Bid validity: bids remain valid for 90 days.
• Price and preferences: 80/20 price vs specific goals, with preference for B-BBEE status, Free State base, Youth/Women/Disabilities ownership (proof required for claims).
• Proof of claim: valid evidence required for any preferential criteria; without proof, points may not be awarded.

(Details derived from RFQ for supply and delivery of fire escape rope ladder 24 June 2026.pdf; SBD4 form specifics in SBD 4 NASMUS_final2.pdf.)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 03 July 2026 at 15:00; email quotes to scm@nasmus.co.za. (RFQ document)
• Submission method: email; no briefing session listed. (RFQ document)
• Documents to submit: complete pricing in the RFQ price table (incl. VAT); SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure; tax PIN; CSD registration; 3 references; BBBEE (if available); CIPC registration documents. (RFQ documents; SBD4)
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: tax compliant with SARS PIN; registered on CSD with supplier report; CIPC registration documents if applicable. (RFQ documents; SBD4)
• Briefing session: none. (RFQ documents)
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ file; see “RFQ for supply and delivery of fire escape rope ladder 24 June 2026.pdf.” (attached)