Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a qualified supplier to supply and professionally install one industrial air compressor system for Onderstepoort Biological Products Ltd. The procurement seeks to secure reliable compressed air infrastructure while complying with South Africa’s public sector procurement legislation and preferential scoring frameworks.

Scope

The scope covers the complete supply, delivery, and installation of the specified air compressor and integrated refrigeration air dryer. It includes all necessary accessories, commissioning, and handover activities to ensure immediate operational readiness. Bids must adhere to the Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract (July 2010) and be submitted exclusively through the organization’s digital supply chain management portal. All mandatory compliance documents, declarations, and preference point claims must be uploaded electronically as part of the bid package.

Technical Requirements

• Equipment: One (1) EA Variable Speed Drive Rotary Screw Air Compressor (Model GA45FF) coupled with a Direct Drive Refrigeration Air Dryer.
• Performance: Free Air Delivery of 113 litres per second at 12.5 bar; operating pressure range of 5.5–12.5 bar.
• Electrical Specifications: 45 kW power rating, 400 Volt, 3 Phase, 50 Hz.
• Configuration: Direct drive train design.
• Documentation: Valid OEM letter confirming authorized distributor status, OEM partnership, and technical support authorization.
• Submission Format: Digital upload only; Word or Excel files will be rejected.

Skills and Experience Requirements

No explicit years of experience are mandated in the tender documentation. However, bidders must demonstrate authorized representation through an official OEM partnership letter. Suppliers must possess the technical and logistical capacity to deliver, install, and commission industrial-grade rotary screw compressors and refrigeration dryers in line with manufacturer standards. Additionally, bidders must be fully compliant with South African procurement regulations, capable of navigating the digital procurement portal, and able to provide valid BBBEE certificates, ownership documentation, and disability verification where applicable for preference point claims.

Key Terms and Clarifications

• SBD4 Declaration: A mandatory South African public sector form requiring bidders to disclose any state employment, conflicts of interest, or collusive bidding practices. False or incomplete declarations result in automatic disqualification and potential legal action.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: An evaluation framework allocating 80% of scoring to price competitiveness and 20% to socio-economic goals. Points are awarded for black ownership (≥51%), women ownership (≥30%), and verified disability status. Failure to submit supporting proof leads to immediate disqualification.
• Government Procurement General Conditions of Contract (July 2010): Standard public sector contractual terms governing pricing, delivery timelines, warranties, payment procedures, risk allocation, and dispute resolution mechanisms.
• SCM Procurement Portal: A centralized digital platform replacing traditional email submissions. Bidders must register, obtain login credentials, and upload all bid materials electronically. Physical or emailed bids are not accepted.