Supply and Commissioning of Calorimeter for Geoscience.
Sasa Chauke
In plain English
The Council for Geoscience is purchasing a fully automated high precision calorimeter instrument for coke and coal materials. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate if applicable.
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The Council for Geoscience invites bids for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a fully automated high-precision calorimeter instrument for coal and coke analysis. The project will take place at the Council for Geoscience facility in Silverton, Pretoria. Key deliverables include the provision of hardware, system accessories, and software compatible with the Council’s Laboratory Information Management System. The successful bidder must provide a 12-month warranty, a three-year maintenance and support contract, and on-site training for eight staff members. Technical support must be available with a 48-hour turnaround time. The delivery lead time is eight weeks from the award date. Bidders must be authorized distributors and provide factory-trained technicians for support.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Valid SARS tax compliance status pin
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorization letter
- Proof of factory-trained technical staff
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sasa Chauke
Email: schauke@geoscience.org.za
Phone: 012-841-1059
How to apply: Submit your bid using a two-envelope system (separate technical and price proposals in one outer envelope). Deposit the documents into the tender box at the Council for Geoscience, 280 Pretoria Street, Silverton, Pretoria, by 11:00 on 02 November 2026.
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