Supply and Delivery of Water Treatment Chemicals.
SCM
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of water chemicals and consumables. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit for preference points.
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The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is requesting quotations for the supply and delivery of water treatment chemicals and consumables. The required items include filter balls, activated carbon, silica sand, granular chlorine, water filters, and pool floaters. All products must be new, off-the-shelf, and meet local quality standards with a minimum warranty of six months. The delivery location for these goods is the SAAO facility at 1 Observatory Road, Observatory. Suppliers are required to provide specific brand names and model numbers for all quoted items. The project requires immediate delivery following the issuance of a purchase order.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1629
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to scm@saao.ac.za no later than 15:00 on Monday, 21 September 2026.
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