THE APPOINTMENT OF A FULLY INDEPENDENT SUITABLY REGISTERED LABORATORY TO TEST SEA WATER SAMPLES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARSClosed

Overview

The appointment of a fully independent suitably registered laboratory to test sea water samples for a period of three (3) years. The service covers fortnightly sampling and analysis of sea, estuary and lagoon waters at 12 Ray Nkonyeni Municipality sites, with SANAS 17025 accreditation and a lead analyst registered with SACNASP. Bidders must be qualified laboratories with CSD registration, tax compliance, and the ability to provide resampling, timely reporting (within 96 hours), and Blue Flag program compliance.

Requirements

• SANAS 17025:2017 accredited laboratory; certified copy required.
• Laboratory team leader must be SACNASP registered.
• Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with proof.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS status; provide or proof via CSD if applicable.
• No bids from persons in the state service.
• Complete MBD forms (MBD1, MBD3.2, MBD4, MBD5.1, MBD6.1, MBD9) and any JV documentation.
• Blue Flag/Department collaboration: register as Blue/Green Drop lab within 3 months of award; provide field experience and project team details.
• Additional: proof of local operations, SANAS accreditation, and willingness to provide on-call team for emergencies.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 11 August 2026 at 12:00; bids in sealed envelopes, one original plus one copy, deposited in the RNM bid box at 10 Connor Street, Port Shepstone.
• Documents to submit: Official bid forms (MBD1, MBD3.2, MBD4, MBD5.1, MBD6.1, MBD9) plus company/tax/CSD documentation and SANAS/SACNASP proof. Include attachments as per RNM RNM0650.
• Submission method: hand-delivered to RNM Bid Box (hard copy required); documents downloadable from www.etenders.gov.za or www.rnm.gov.za (see RNM650 pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD proof, SANAS 17025 certificate, SACNASP-registered lead, SARS TCS PIN, tax clearance, and relevant registrations.
• Briefing session: briefing address is at Connor Street, Port Shepstone; date not specified in the text.
• Evaluation: bids evaluated on 80/20 (price vs. preference) with 60% minimum for functionality; price uses a unit-based pricing schedule (non-firm, annual escalation); specific goals include 20/16/8 points for black ownership levels.