Objectives

To appoint a qualified supplier to deliver five 10-litre glass aspirator bottles that meet strict laboratory specifications. The procurement prioritises value for money while adhering to South Africa’s Preferential Procurement Framework Act, utilising an evaluation model that allocates 80% of the scoring weight to price and 20% to socio-economic development goals.

Scope

Supply and delivery of five (5) tubulated aspirator bottles, each with a 10-litre capacity. The items must conform to the specified design, material, and configuration requirements for laboratory vacuum aspiration applications.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specification: 5 × 10 L glass aspirator bottles.
• Design Features: Each bottle must be tubulated with a standard ground joint (provided without stoppers) and feature an unground neck.
• Documentation: Bidders must submit original manufacturer technical datasheets or Certificates of Analysis (COA), product brochures, complete specification sheets indicating the quoted brand, and a clear photograph of the product.
• Compliance & Evaluation: All bids are assessed using a weighted scoring system (80% price, 20% preference). Mandatory submissions include the completed SBD4 Bidder’s Disclosure form and SBD6.1 Preference Points Claim Form. Failure to provide any compulsory documentation results in immediate disqualification. Contracts will be governed by the General Conditions of Contract (July 2010).

Skills Requirements

No specialised technical or operational skills are mandated for this tender. Success depends on the supplier’s ability to source compliant laboratory glassware, prepare accurate technical documentation, and adhere to public sector procurement compliance standards.

Notes on Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Tubulated Aspirator Bottles: Laboratory glass vessels used for vacuum-driven liquid collection or filtration. “Tubulated” refers to the integrated narrow tube/joint that connects directly to vacuum lines. The standard ground joint ensures a secure, leak-resistant fit without requiring additional stoppers, while the unground neck remains smooth for alternative fittings or open use.
• SBD4 & SBD6.1 Forms: Standard South African government procurement declarations. SBD4 verifies transparency, discloses conflicts of interest, state employment, and anti-collusion commitments. SBD6.1 claims preference points based on verified socio-economic attributes.
• 80/20 Preference System: A statutory evaluation model where 80% of the score derives from competitive pricing, and 20% is allocated to specific transformation goals (e.g., ≥51% black ownership, ≥30% women ownership, or verified disability status). Points are awarded only upon submission of valid, auditable proof.