The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) has published Request for Quotation RFQ 201941 for the appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver personal protective equipment (PPE). This urgent procurement requires 200 navy D59 acid- and flame-resistant Conti Suits featuring the SABS logo. Bids must be submitted by the 25 March 2026 deadline.
Tender Details and Submission Requirements
Tender Number: RFQ 201941
Organ of State: SA Bureau of Standards
Closing Date: 25 March 2026 at 11:00
Province: Gauteng
Delivery Location: 1 Dr Lategan Road, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0002
Submissions must be emailed to Lethabo.Nedondwe@sabs.co.za in PDF format (compressed if necessary). No submissions via links or “we transfer” will be accepted. Late submissions will not be considered.
Detailed PPE Specifications
The successful bidder must supply 200 navy D59 acid- and flame-resistant Conti Suits with the SABS logo embroidered on the left chest. Required sizes include:
- 34 x 20
- 36 x 20
- 38 x 30
- 40 x 50
- 42 x 30
- 44 x 30
- 46 x 20
Mandatory requirement: Bidders must provide brochures with clear pictures and product details/specifications of the items offered.
Mandatory Documentation Requirements
The following documents must accompany the quotation:
- Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report
- Valid BBBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit (for specific goal point claims)
- Signed SBD 4 Bidder’s Disclosure form
- Signed SBD 6.1 Preference points claim form (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022)
- Signed Appendix A – Non-Disclosure Agreement
Failure to submit any required document may result in disqualification.
Preference Points System (80/20)
The 80/20 preference point system applies, with points allocated as:
Price: 80 points – lowest acceptable price scores maximum points
Specific Goals: 20 points distributed based on ownership categories:
- Black ownership (up to 10 points based on percentage: 100% = 10 pts, 75-99% = 8 pts, 60-74% = 6 pts, 51-59% = 4 pts, 0-25% = 2 pts)
- Black women ownership (up to 6 points based on percentage)
- Persons with disability ownership (up to 4 points based on percentage)
Only bidders submitting quotations per scope of work will be evaluated on price and specific goals.
Quotation Pricing Requirements
The quotation must include:
- Hourly rates (if applicable)
- Delivery costs to SABS Groenkloof
- Transportation costs
- Fixed pricing (with forward cover provisions for foreign currency involvement)
All prices must be inclusive of all applicable costs.
Important Contract Conditions
- Quotations valid for 120 days from closing date (SABS may extend by 60 days with written notice)
- No advance or upfront payments – payment only upon satisfactory delivery
- SABS not liable for bid preparation costs
- SABS Standard Terms and Conditions apply (available at www.sabs.co.za/Procurement/proc_toc.asp)
- Confidentiality obligations under signed Non-Disclosure Agreement
- Bid canvassing or contacting unauthorized SABS personnel will result in disqualification
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Compliance and Legal Framework
Bidders must declare any relationships with state employees or interests in other enterprises. False declarations may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, and restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
Tender Document: Download RFQ 201941 PPE Tender
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