Supply and delivery of Analytical Balances for Chemistry departmentClosed

Overview

Supply and delivery of Analytical Balances for the Chemistry department to Mangosuthu University of Technology (RFQ MUT 565/2026). The process uses an 80/20 BBBEE preference and a two‑stage evaluation (Stage 1: eligibility and mandatory documents; Stage 2: price and BBBEE), with bid validity of 90 days. Closing: 19 October 2026 at 11:00; bids to be emailed after downloading documents from MUT’s tenders site (see Tender Document on MUT website).

Requirements

• Stage 1 mandatory: RFQ documents completed; MUT vendor/CIPC certificate; SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN; brochure/picture of the quoted machine; Manufacturer’s Authorization Letter if not OEM; warranty confirmation (minimum 12 months).
• Non‑mandatory: CSD MAAA number; BBBEE certificate.
• Technical: Analytical Balance specifications (capacity 220 g; readability 0.1 mg; repeatability ±0.1 mg; pan 80–90 mm; USB and RS‑232; internal calibration; dimensions; draft shield).
• Commercial: firm pricing in the Pricing Schedule; no advance payments; payment terms 30 days after valid invoice.
• Compliance: pricing and BBBEE evaluation under Stage 2; suitability to provide ongoing support and warranty.

How to Apply

• Download the RFQ documents from MUT: https://www.mut.ac.za/tenders-procurement/ (Tender Document referenced). No briefing session.
• Prepare and submit by email to deborah@mut.ac.za before the closing date/time; clarify questions to the buyer (Deborah Nhlapo) or tech enquiries to Nomaxhosa Msimango.
• Include: completed RFQ forms and declarations; Pricing Schedule (Firm Prices); Manufacturer’s Authorization (if applicable); warranty confirmation; machine brochure; CSD status; SARS Tax Clearance PIN; BBBEE certificate.
• Note: late, facsimile, or electronic bids other than email are not accepted; MUT may award in part or whole and is not obliged to accept the lowest bid. Payment term 30 days.