Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to secure a reliable supplier for the timely provision of laboratory-grade filtration consumables to support the operational and administrative functions of the municipality.

Scope of Work

The tender encompasses the complete supply and delivery of fifty (50) units of membrane filter grids. The successful bidder will be responsible for sourcing, packaging, and delivering the goods to the designated municipal facility within a timeframe to be specified upon order confirmation.

Technical Requirements

• Product Specification: Sartorius Membrane Filter Grid, 0.45 micrometre (µm) pore size, 47 millimetre (mm) diameter.
• Packaging Configuration: Supplied in packs of 100 units per pack.
• Quantity Required: 50 units (each).
• Manufacturer Reference Code: FLAS11406047 ACN.
• Quality Standards: Products must be new, unused, and conform strictly to the original manufacturer’s specifications and quality control standards.
• Submission Documentation: Bids must utilize official municipal bidding forms, include a valid quotation valid for thirty (30) days, and be accompanied by all prescribed compliance certificates.

Skills Requirements

No specialized engineering or scientific skills are explicitly required. However, bidders must demonstrate competent supply chain management capabilities, including inventory sourcing, logistics coordination, and accurate order fulfillment. Proficiency in navigating municipal procurement compliance frameworks and preparing statutory declaration documents is mandatory.

Key Terms & Unusual Requirements

• 80/20 Preferential Procurement System: A South African public procurement evaluation model where 80% of the total score is allocated to price competitiveness and 20% to socio-economic development goals. These goals prioritize black ownership, local business promotion (rural/urban), and empowerment initiatives for youth, women, and persons with disabilities.
• Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN / CSD Number: Mandatory verification credentials issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) or registered via the Central Supplier Database to prove the bidder meets all tax obligations.
• Municipal Bidding Documents (MBDs): Standardized legal forms required for all municipal tenders. These include declarations on conflict of interest, independent bid determination (anti-collusion), past supply chain conduct, and preference point claims. Incomplete or missing MBDs result in immediate disqualification.
• Register for Tender Defaulters: A national government database maintained by the National Treasury. Bidders must confirm they are not listed here, as inclusion indicates prior restrictions due to fraud, corruption, or material breach of public sector contracts.