RFQ0061.LM.2026 PROCUREMENT OF LAB EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF BOTANYClosed

Overview

Procurement of laboratory equipment for the Department of Botany at the University of Fort Hare. The UFH invites quotes from suppliers of laboratory/scientific equipment registered on CSD, with a valid tax clearance and a B-BBEE certificate, to supply items listed in the attached specifications (RFQ RFQ0061.LM.2026). Eligible bidders should have relevant expertise in laboratory instrumentation and refrigeration-grade equipment.

Requirements

• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration is compulsory.
• Original Tax Clearance Certificate.
• B-BBEE status/certificate (SBD 6.1). Include CSD Summary for specific goals if claiming points.
• Complete and submit standard bidding documents: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.2, SBD 8, SBD 9.
• Compliance with the RFQ specifications (RFQ0061LM/2026) and pricing schedules included with the bid.
• Evaluation uses 80/20 PPPFA: 80 for price, 20 for Specific Goals (e.g., 51% women-owned); attach proof as required.
• UFH reserves the right not to award or amend criteria as needed.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: Closing Date/Time is 19 October 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ document). (RFQ0061LM.2026C.docx)
• Submission method: Via email to lmjika@ufh.ac.za; no late quotes accepted. Quotation must be clearly marked with the Quote description. (RFQ0061LM.2026C.docx)
• Documents to complete/submit: Tax clearance, B-BBEE certificate, CSD registration; SBD forms (4/6.1/7.2/8/9); Pricing Declaration Form; Pricing Schedule; 61SPECIFICATION.docx contains exact items. (RFQ0061LM.2026C.docx; 61SPECIFICATION.docx)
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD, tax clearance; B-BBEE status level; Pricing documents and declarations as per attached forms.
• Briefing session: Compulsory briefing is Not Applicable (N/A) per RFQ text.
• Where to obtain bid documents: Specifications and related forms are in attachments (61SPECIFICATION.docx, RFQ0061LM.2026C.docx).