Supply and delivery of high purity gases and rentals.
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Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
10 November 2026 at 10:00 · CSIR Campus, Building 5, Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria Pretoria 0182
In plain English
The NMISA requires the supply and delivery of high purity gases and gas mixtures including cylinder rentals for five years. Bidders must comply with tax obligations and submit B-BBEE status for preference points.
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The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) is seeking a supplier for the delivery of high purity gases, gas mixtures, and cylinder rentals. This contract will run for five years and covers facilities in Pretoria and Cape Town. The supplier must ensure all gas equipment is compatible with existing laboratory infrastructure or provide necessary modifications. Deliveries must be completed within one to five working days depending on the gas type. The supplier is also responsible for providing technical datasheets and safety documentation for all products. This project requires reliable post-delivery support and the availability of spare parts to maintain laboratory operations.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit
- Relevant industry quality certifications (e.g., ISO 9000, ISO/IEC 17025)
Contact & how to apply
Name: scm
Email: scm7@nmisa.org
Phone: 012-947-2788
How to apply: Submit proposals in a sealed envelope to the tender box at NMISA, Building 5, CSIR Scientia Campus, Meiring Naudé Road, Pretoria. Alternatively, email submissions to tenders@nmisa.org, ensuring the tender number is in the subject line. Email attachments must not exceed 8 MB.
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