RFQ0059LM.2026 PROCUREMENT OF LAB CONSUMABLES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCERFQ0059LM.2026Closed

Overview

Procurement of lab consumables for the Department of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences at the University of Fort Hare. Suppliers of laboratory consumables, microbiology media and related items are invited to quote. Bidder qualifications include registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), an original Tax Clearance Certificate, and a valid B-BBEE status. The scope references the lab consumables listed in the attached specifications (e.g., PTFE syringe filters, culture media, selective/differential media, enrichment broths) to support MSc student research and groundwater surveillance work.

Requirements

• Original Tax Clearance Certificate
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• CSD registration (compulsory)
• Ability to meet the attached specifications for laboratory consumables (59-Specification.pdf)
• Completion and submission of bid documents: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, SBD 8, SBD 9 and Pricing Declaration
• Adherence to 80/20 preference points system with 20 points for specific goals (e.g., 51% women-owned) and attach CSD summary for claims
• Submission format: via email by the stated deadline; no late quotes accepted (RFQ0059LM/2026.b-C.docx)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 01 October 2026 at 10:00 (RFQ0059LM/2026) via email to lmjika@ufh.ac.za; subject: RFQ0059LM/2026 (RFQ0059LM.2026.b-C.docx)
• Submission method: email with the required documents and completed forms
• Documents to complete/submit: Tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, CSD proof, Pricing Schedule, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, SBD 8, SBD 9, plus Price Declaration Form (RFQ0059LM.2026.b-C.docx)
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD, Tax clearance, B-BBEE; include CSD Summary for specific goals if claiming
• Briefing session: Compulsory briefing date is not applicable (N/A)
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ0059LM.2026.b-C.docx; Specifications available in 59-Specification.pdf (see attached)