# Supply and delivery of Precision Balance machines for Chemistry Department

> This tender closed on 2026-10-19.

- **Reference:** RFQ MUT 567/2026
- **Issuer:** [Mangosuthu University of Technology](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/mangosuthu-university-of-technology.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for Quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-12
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-19 11:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Supply and delivery of four Precision Balance machines for the Chemistry Department.** MUT invites suitably qualified suppliers to quote for 2600 g balances with 0.01 g readability, USB/RS-232 interface, 12-month warranty, and delivery to MUT. The tender uses a two-stage process (functionality and price) with 80/20 BBBEE weighting for bids up to R50 million, and requires firm prices in ZAR with a 90-day validity. No briefing session is scheduled.

#### Requirements
- RFQ documents completed and signed; MUT vendor registration number or CIPC certificate; valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
- Brochure and picture of the quoted machine; Manufacturer's Authorization Letter if not OEM; warranty confirmation (min 12 months).
- Stage 2 requires BBBEE certificate for preferential points; CSD registration number (MAAA) for compliance.
- Pricing must be firm; provide lead times; if multiple delivery points, submit separate pricing per point.
- Incomplete/late submissions are not evaluated; no advance payments; payment terms: 30 days in arrears after valid invoice.
- Evaluation: two-stage, with 80/20 price vs BBBEE; MUT reserves right to award whole/part or none and to adjust quantities.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 19 October 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory briefing session (RFQ details in the document).
- Submission method: Completed quotation to be returned by email to deborah@mut.ac.za (and for queries to xhosa@mut.ac.za) (Tender Document).
- Documents to submit: RFQ documents, Pricing Schedule, CSD/MAAA (non-mandatory), BBBEE certificate, manufacturer authorization, warranty; brochure and product image.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: MUT vendor number or CIPC certificate; SARS Tax Compliance Pin; CSD as applicable.
- Briefing session: None.
- Where to obtain bid documents: MUT website https://www.mut.ac.za/tenders-procurement/ (Tender Document).
- Contacts: Debora Nhlapo (debora@mut.ac.za) for procurement; NomaXhosa Msimango (xhosa@mut.ac.za) for technical inquiries.

## Description

Supply and delivery of Precision Balance machines for Chemistry Department

Supply and delivery of Precision Balance machines for Chemistry Department

BBBEE Scoring: 80/20 Mandatory Documents: Refer to a document

## Documents

- Tender Document

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## Published on

- [Mangosuthu University of Technology Tenders](https://www.mut.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rfq-567-2026.pdf)

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