Procurement of Laboratory Consumables for Northern Cape Region.
Vaal Central Water
In plain English
Procurement of laboratory consumables (ICP-OES & Gallery Plus) for the Northern Cape Region, Vaal Gamagara. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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Vaal Central Water invites bids for the supply and delivery of laboratory consumables for ICP-OES and Gallery Plus systems. The work will take place in the Northern Cape, specifically for the Vaal Gamagara region. Key deliverables include various reagents such as Chloride, Fluoride, Sulphate, and TON, alongside Decacell cuvettes and sample cups. All reagents must be NIST traceable and include a Certificate of Analysis. Items must have a minimum shelf life of 12 months upon delivery. The tender closes on 27 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Vaal Central Water
Email: procurement@vcwater.co.za
Phone: 051-403-0800
How to apply: Submit your bid via email to procurement@vcwater.co.za or deliver it physically to the Vaal Central Water Head Office at 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein, 9301, by 12:00 on 27 August 2026.
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