Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to solicit quotations for the supply of laboratory consumables, specifically lab consumables such as solvents, reclaimers, and filters, to meet the needs of the City of uMhlathuze. The process aims to ensure the procurement of quality goods at competitive prices while adhering to municipal procurement policies and regulations.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes:

• Provision of lab consumables including solvents (e.g., Solvent 1.5 S 316 or equivalent), reclaimers, and filters (e.g., 118mm Teflon or equivalent).
• Delivery of goods to the Supply Chain Management Unit located at the specified address: End of Betastraal, Alton, Richards Bay.
• Compliance with all technical, statutory, and procurement requirements as outlined in the RFQ documentation.
• Adherence to the specified closing date of 12 September 2025 and submission deadline of 12h00.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications and requirements for the goods include:

• Lab consumables must meet or exceed the specifications of the following items:
  • Solvent 1.5 S 316 or equivalent
  • Reclaimer or equivalent
  • Filter 118mm Teflon or equivalent
• Suppliers must provide a Certificate of Analysis (COA) for the specified items or equivalent products.
• All alterations to quotations must be signed by the bidder; unsigned alterations will lead to disqualification.
• Pricing must be inclusive of VAT and any applicable levies, with no price increases permitted after submission.
• Suppliers must be registered with the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and provide their CSD number.
• Suppliers must submit a Letter of Good Standing and comply with statutory and health requirements where applicable.
• Quotations must be completed in black ink; lead pencil responses will not be accepted.