Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer for Gas Chromatography NEW

Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, through its Supply Chain Management office, invites suppliers to tender for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a triple quadrupole mass spectrometer (MS/MS) for use with gas chromatography (GC-MS/MS). The tender is listed under reference SCM/1396/G/2026-2027 and falls under the eTenders category of Supplies: Electrical Equipment. Triple quadrupole systems are high-sensitivity analytical instruments used for targeted quantification of trace compounds, so the scope is expected to cover the full instrument, its integration with the existing or specified gas chromatograph, installation at the municipal laboratory site, and commissioning to confirm operational performance. The complete technical specifications, performance requirements and any training, warranty or service obligations should be read in the full bid documents, which were not included in the advert excerpt reviewed here.

The advert sets out the administrative requirements. Bid documents cost R608.89 per set, are non-refundable, and must be paid for at the Nelson Mandela Bay cashiers in Gqeberha or the Treasury Office in Uitenhage, with proof of payment submitted. Tenderers must be registered on the NMBM supplier database, and the Municipality reserves the right not to consider bids from unregistered suppliers. Bids must be submitted only on the original stamped documentation issued by the NMBM, in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the contract number and description, and must reach the tender box at the Harrower Road (North End) or Sellick Street (Kariega) Supply Chain Management offices by 11:00 on 10 December 2026. Late tenders will not be accepted, and the Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any bid. Bid openings are public and take place shortly after 11:00 at both offices. The advert also notes that a bid from a prospective bidder who did not attend a compulsory site meeting or briefing session, if one is prescribed, will not be considered, so bidders should confirm whether such a session applies.

For the Municipality, the award delivers a modern analytical capability for laboratory testing, supporting quality control and compliance work. For bidders, the opportunity is a high-value supply and installation contract with preferences available to previously disadvantaged, small and medium enterprises under the Municipality's SCM Policy. The preference formula is available from the Director: Supply Chain Management. Suppliers should confirm their status, certifications and tax compliance before bidding, and should check the validity period of 90 days stated in the advert, which governs how long bids remain open for acceptance.