Supply and Commissioning of Grinding Machine.
Sasa Chauke
In plain English
The Council for Geoscience is procuring a new automated thin section grinding machine, including delivery, installation, and commissioning. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a certified B-BBEE certificate.
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The Council for Geoscience invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of an automated thin section grinding machine. The work will take place at the Council for Geoscience facility located at 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria. Key deliverables include the provision of the grinding machine, necessary consumables, and a three-year service contract. The successful bidder must also provide on-site training for at least six employees and supply comprehensive operating manuals in English. The equipment must meet specific technical standards, including a 16-sample capacity and high-precision flatness capabilities. The project includes a 12-month warranty period starting after successful commissioning. Bidders must provide technical support with a 48-hour turnaround time for any operational issues. The closing date for this tender is 16 October 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Must be an authorized distributor, agent, or manufacturer
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sasa Chauke
Email: schauke@geoscience.org.za
Phone: 012-841-1059
How to apply: Submit one original and two copies of the bid using a two-envelope system (separate sealed envelopes for technical and price proposals inside one outer envelope). Deliver to the Tender Box at the reception of the Council for Geoscience, 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria.
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