Tender Summary: RFQ 202085 – Supply, Delivery and Installation of Macbeth Light

Objectives

The primary objective is to procure, install, and commission a standardized colour assessment lighting booth to replace an existing unit. This initiative aims to standardise and enhance fabric colour evaluation processes in accordance with SANS 105-A02 & A03. The project seeks to improve colour accuracy, minimise production rework, ensure regulatory compliance, and support consistent product quality for customer satisfaction.

Scope of Work

• Supply & Delivery: Provide a new Macbeth light booth meeting specified technical criteria.
• Installation & Commissioning: Deliver, install, and fully commission the equipment at the designated SABS facility.
• Training: Conduct hands-on training sessions for six (6) SABS staff members on proper operation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Documentation: Supply comprehensive system documentation, including user manuals, technical specifications, and compliance certificates.

Technical Requirements

• Light Sources: Must feature six (6) calibrated colour-matching light sources: D65, TL84, F, UV, CWF, and U30.
• Illumination: Minimum illuminance of 600 Ix.
• Geometry: Light must strike the sample surface at approximately 45°, with viewing positioned perpendicularly to the surface plane.
• Electrical: Compatible with 110V or 220V power supply.
• Compliance Proof: Bidders must submit a manufacturer brochure or data sheet verifying adherence to these specifications.

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated experience in successfully supplying and installing Macbeth lights or equivalent colour assessment cabinets. Minimum of three (3) client reference letters required.
• Technical Expertise: Competence in on-site installation, electrical commissioning, and calibration of precision lighting equipment.
• Training Capability: Ability to design and deliver structured operational training for technical staff.
• Administrative Compliance: Proficiency in preparing required procurement documentation, including CSD registration reports, BBBEE certificates/affidavits, SBD forms, and signed non-disclosure agreements.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Macbeth Light / Colour Matching Cabinet: A specialised enclosed booth equipped with multiple calibrated light sources used to visually assess material colours under controlled conditions, eliminating environmental lighting variations that affect colour perception.
• SANS 105-A02 & A03: South African National Standards governing colour measurement, assessment methods, and tolerances for textiles and related materials.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A statutory procurement evaluation model where 80% of scoring is based on competitive pricing, and 20% is allocated to socio-economic transformation goals (e.g., Black Economic Empowerment ownership levels, black women-owned enterprises, and businesses owned by persons with disabilities).
• CSD Registration: Mandatory enrollment in the government’s Central Supplier Database to verify tax compliance, banking details, and supplier eligibility before contract award.