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CSQ10266102
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2026-11-03 11:00
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
Laboratory, Sampling and Analytical Equipment, Reagents and Consumables, Repair, Service and Maintenance of Machinery and Equipment

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| Quotation Number: | CSQ10266102 |
| Buyer: | September, Mr RR [00024558] |
| Published Date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing Date: | 03 Nov 2026 |
| Closing Time: | 11:00 |
| Document Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Interest. | |
| Declaration of bidder's past supply chain management practices. | |
| Certificate of independent bid determination. |
| Item No. | Quantity | Unit | Keywords | Description | Requisition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.00 | LOT | ANNUAL SERVICE | Annual Service on Pumps for ICP-MS and GC-MS as per Specification, available at SCM:Acquisitions, Harrower Road, Gqeberha(PE). All minimum required documentation as stipulated in this informal tender must be submitted, before, via the Informal Tender Portal by the specified closing date and time. Failure to submit the required documentation within the prescribed timeframe will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and excluded from further evaluation. For further enquiries please c | AA175009 |
| 2 | 1.00 | LOT | VIAFLO ASSIST | Supply and Install a Portrait Deck Protective Cover for VIAFLO Assist Plus Pipetting Robot as per Specification, available at SCM:Acquisitions, Harrower Road, Gqeberha(PE). All minimum required documentation as stipulated in this informal tender must be submitted, before, via the Informal Tender Portal by the specified closing date and time. Failure to submit the required documentation within the prescribed timeframe will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and excluded from further | AA192707 |
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The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable, cost-effective annual service contract for critical laboratory instrumentation and associated accessories. The municipality aims to ensure uninterrupted operational performance of analytical equipment through scheduled maintenance, while procuring specialized protective components for automated liquid-handling systems. Additionally, the tender seeks to comply with national preferential procurement policies, specifically the 80/20 scoring system, to support historically disadvantaged enterprises and local economic development.
The procurement encompasses two distinct lots:
All deliverables must strictly adhere to the technical specifications referenced in the tender documentation. Bidders are required to submit complete documentation electronically through the designated Informal Tender Portal before the stipulated deadline. Failure to meet submission requirements will result in automatic disqualification.
Service providers must demonstrate compliance with the following technical and procedural standards:
Although not explicitly itemized in the tender excerpt, the nature of the work necessitates the following competencies:
ICP-MS and GC-MS: These are advanced analytical instruments used for detecting trace elements and organic compounds at extremely low concentrations. Their pumps operate under precise pressure and flow conditions, requiring specialized technical knowledge for upkeep.
VIAFLO Assist Plus Pipetting Robot: An automated laboratory device designed for high-throughput sample preparation and liquid transfer. The portrait deck refers to a vertical mounting configuration, and the protective cover shields internal mechanisms from dust, spills, and physical damage during operation or idle periods.
80/20 System: A South African public procurement framework where evaluation scores are weighted at 80% for price competitiveness and 20% for socio-economic development factors, such as Black Economic Empowerment status and local supplier participation.
Informal Tender Portal: The municipality’s digital procurement platform used for submitting, tracking, and evaluating non-standardized or lower-value bids outside formal competitive tender processes.
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