SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF LABORATORY EQUIPMENTClosed

Overview

The Department of Water and Sanitation invites bids for the supply and delivery of laboratory equipment, including a 24-position SPE vacuum manifold and related components. Open to bidders meeting tax compliance (SARS PIN), CSD and BBBEE requirements; joint ventures/consortia must provide separate TCS/PIN for each party. Submissions are via electronic submission to mphohononin@dws.gov.za. Closing date/time: 27 October 2026, 11:00 (Bid Document).

Requirements

• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN and/or Tax Compliance Status; if in a consortium/joint venture, each party must submit a separate TCS/PIN; if no TCS, provide CSD number.
• CSD registration and VAT as applicable; tax clearance certificate issued by SARS.
• BBBEE: provide BBBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit (EMEs/QSEs); separate for joint ventures.
• Complete official bid forms and pricing documents: SBD3.1 Pricing Schedule (firm prices), SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure, SBD6.1 Preference Points claim; sign SBD7 if awarded.
• Technical and delivery requirements for the SPE Vacuum Manifold: 24 independent Luer-port manifold, borosilicate glass vacuum chamber, disposable liner, inert materials, per-port flow control, 20 inches Hg vacuum, integrated vacuum gauge, on-site installation, and 12-month warranty; delivery costs included in bid; supplier brochures for the manifold to be attached.
• Compliance with GCC and potential negotiation under SCC; performance security where applicable; delivery and acceptance terms in contract.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 27 October 2026 at 11:00 (Bid Document).
• Submission method: Electronic submission to mphohononin@dws.gov.za (Bid Document).
• Documents to complete/submit: Official forms (SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1) and Pricing Schedule; attach brochure of the SPE Vacuum Manifold; provide TCS/CSD/BBBEE documents as required.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: SARS Tax Compliance PIN, CSD number; BBBEE documentation; tax clearance where required.
• Briefing session: Compulsory briefing not scheduled (n/a) (Bid Document).
• Bid documents: The complete bid package is contained in the attached Bid Document (Bid).