Supply and delivery of high-purity gases and rentals.
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Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
8 September 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 a period of five years. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit a TCS PIN or CSD number.
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The National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) invites bids for the supply and delivery of high-purity gases and gas mixtures, including cylinder rentals. This contract will span five years and covers NMISA laboratories located in Pretoria and Cape Town. The successful bidder must ensure all gas equipment is compatible with existing site infrastructure or provide necessary modifications. Deliveries must meet strict lead times of 1 to 5 working days depending on the gas type. Each delivery requires technical datasheets and safety documentation. The supplier must also provide ongoing post-delivery support and spare parts.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE 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 via email to tenders@nmisa.org with the tender number in the subject line, or deliver physically to NMISA, Building 5, CSIR Scientia Campus, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria. Include a soft copy on a memory stick if submitting physically.
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