Procurement of IDEXX Consumables – Northern Free State Region, Balkfontein
- Tender Reference: VCW27/012
- Organisation: Vaal Central Water
- Tender Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- Province: Free State
- Delivery Location: Balkfontein, Bothaville
- Closing Date: 27 August 2026 at 12:00
- Briefing Session: None
- Enquiries: procurement@vcwater.co.za | 051 403 0800
Tender Overview
Vaal Central Water is inviting quotations from suitable suppliers for the procurement and delivery of IDEXX laboratory consumables required for operations in the Northern Free State Region at Balkfontein.
The successful supplier will be expected to provide the specified laboratory consumables, meet the technical requirements, submit all required procurement documentation and deliver the products to the designated location within the required timeframe.
Scope of Supply
The tender includes the supply of the following IDEXX consumables:
- 120 ml Vessels
- Part Number: 98-06159-00
- IRAD Colilert-18
- Part Number: 98-08877-00
- Quanti-Tray 2000
- Part Number: 98-21675-00
- Colilert Comparator
- Part Number: 98-09227-00
All delivery costs must be included in the bidder’s quoted price.
Supplier Responsibilities
The successful bidder will be responsible for:
- Supplying the specified IDEXX consumables.
- Ensuring products comply with the tender specifications.
- Providing accurate and competitive firm pricing.
- Delivering the goods to Balkfontein, Bothaville within the stipulated period.
- Including all delivery and associated costs in the bid price.
- Ensuring products supplied correspond to the specified part numbers.
- Completing all required tender and procurement documentation.
- Meeting all administrative and technical responsiveness requirements.
- Providing a signed offer confirming the supplier’s authority and acceptance of the contractual conditions.
- Maintaining compliance with applicable tax and supplier-registration requirements.
Required Documentation
Bidders should ensure that all required forms and supporting documentation are properly completed and submitted. The tender specifically refers to:
- SBD 1
- SBD 3.1
- SBD 4
- SBD 6.1
- Completed specification documents
- SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN and/or applicable CSD information
- Signed offer and relevant supporting documentation
Ideal Supplier Requirements
This opportunity is particularly suitable for suppliers that:
- Supply laboratory consumables and water-testing products.
- Have knowledge of IDEXX laboratory products and specifications.
- Can accurately identify products using manufacturer part numbers.
- Have the capacity to provide the required quantities within the specified timeframe.
- Can offer competitive pricing.
- Have experience with government or public-sector procurement.
- Understand South African tender compliance requirements.
- Have valid supplier registration and tax compliance.
- Can manage delivery to the Balkfontein facility.