IDC request for proposals for the supply of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA), a surfactant used in detergent manufacturing, on a consignment basis. Closing date: 17 November 2026.
The Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of Linear Alkyl Benzene Sulphonic Acid (LABSA) on a consignment basis under reference FOSPHB-RFP-24-26/27. LABSA is an anionic surfactant and a key raw material in the manufacture of detergents, cleaning products and other household and industrial chemicals. Under a consignment arrangement, the supplier typically retains ownership of stock held at or near the buyer's premises, and the buyer pays for quantities as they are drawn down or used. This model reduces the buyer's inventory holding costs and working capital requirements while ensuring a steady supply of material.
The full scope, technical specifications, delivery and storage requirements, pricing structure, volume estimates, and evaluation criteria are contained in the RFP document (a compressed archive titled "RFP doc Sulphonic 15-12-2025(3).zip"). The document content could not be extracted for this summary, so interested bidders should download and review the complete RFP before preparing a submission. Particular attention should be paid to quality and compliance standards, minimum stock levels, replenishment lead times, consignment stock management and reporting, and any B-BBEE, tax, or local content requirements.
The tender was published on 23 October 2026 and closes on 17 November 2026. Suppliers should confirm the submission method, mandatory returnable documents, and any briefing sessions through the eTenders portal or the IDC procurement contact. Late or incomplete submissions may be disqualified.
This tender is most relevant to chemical manufacturers, importers, and distributors of surfactants and industrial chemicals, particularly those supplying LABSA or similar sulphonic acids to detergent and cleaning product manufacturers. Suppliers should have the capacity to hold consignment stock, meet defined delivery and replenishment timelines, and comply with quality, safety, and handling standards for hazardous chemicals. Businesses seeking to qualify should also have valid tax clearance, B-BBEE certification, and the registrations required under South African procurement regulations. Companies outside the chemical supply sector are unlikely to be suitable.
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