SUPPLY AND DELIVER AN AUTOMATIC DENSITY METERClosed

Overview

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids to supply and deliver an automatic density meter for footwear density testing, targeted at instrument manufacturers/distributors with calibration/QA capabilities and relevant metrology experience. The unit is a benchtop density meter with accuracy 0.0001 g/cm3 and range 0–3.0000 g/cm3. (RFQ 202087 Chemical and Materials_ Density meter.pdf..pdf)

Requirements

• Company track record: experience delivering a density meter or equivalent; at least three reference letters. (RFQ 202087..)
• Meet technical specification: provide brochure and data sheet for the proposed density meter. (RFQ 202087..)
• Compliance documents: CoC, Calibration Certificate, FAT/Performance Report, Operational Qualification, User/Operational Manuals, Installation instructions, Maintenance logs with preventive maintenance recommendations, and delivery to SABS Campus. (RFQ 202087..)
• General terms: adherence to SABS procurement terms and confidentiality via NDA (Appendix A). (RFQ 202087..)
• Registrations and preferences: Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report, valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Specific Goal), SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and the NDA Appendix A. (RFQ 202087..)
• Validity and conditions: proposals valid for 120 days; SABS may extend validity by 60 days. No advance payment; costs borne by bidder. (RFQ 202087..)

How to Apply

• Deadline, questions, and submission: closing 06 October 2026 at 11:00, submissions by email to asanda.zulu@sabs.co.za. (RFQ 202087..)
• Briefing: check briefing details at the SABS office; briefing address: 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0001. (metadata)
• Documents to submit: CSD report, BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Appendix A – NDA. (RFQ 202087..)
• Where to obtain documents: SABS procurement terms available on the SABS website. (RFQ 202087..)