Awarded Tender: NRF/SAEON/SAPRI/02/2026-27B: storage rental space in cape town
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to TRULODOX for R 1 686 217 00.
AwardedNRF/SAEON/SAPRI/02/2026-27B
Award Information
Award Value
R 1 686 217 00
Winning Supplier
TRULODOX
Type: EME
Scientific Research and Development
Storage rental space for the south african environmental observation network: egagasini nodes marine sampling equipment based in cape town for a period of five (5) years)
Storage rental space for the south african environmental observation network: egagasini nodes marine sampling equipment based in cape town for a period of five (5) years)
What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The national research foundation (nrf) through saeon is seeking a service provider to supply secure storage rental space in cape town for marine sampling equipment for a five-year period (two years fixed, three years variable). The facility must meet specific security, access, and safety requirements and be located within 10 km of the saeon egagasini office in foreshore. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session and submit their bids electronically by 10 august 2026.
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technical scope
16 sourced criteria
financial capacity
9 sourced criteria
pricing
4 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
17 sourced criteria
evaluation
7 sourced criteria
experience
2 sourced criteria
personnel
Source analysis requires completion or review
equipment capacity
6 sourced criteria
delivery contract
6 sourced criteria
equity registrations
2 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Provide a secure storage facility of at least 100 m² with a single garage door entrance, 24-hour access control, security, electric perimeter fencing, fire detection/alarm system, lighting, and secure parking.
Threshold: at least 100 m² with a single garage door entrance
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
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Bid-ready summary
Source: NRF-SAEON-SAPRI-02-B_-20-07-2026.pdf
Provide secure storage rental space for SAEON Egagasini Nodes marine sampling equipment in Cape Town for 5 years.
Submit electronically via email to [email protected] or via the National Treasury e-tender portal (www.etenders.gov.za).
Use a two-folder system: first folder for technical/compliance response (Part A: Bid Forms and Compliance, Part B: Technical Response), second folder for financial quote only.
Ensure all SBD forms are completed and signed; do not re-type official forms.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Bids must be valid for 90 days from closing date.
Submit passwords for password-protected PDF files separately, not before bid closure.
Joint venture/consortium members must submit separate SBD 1, 4, and 6.1 forms.
Stage 1: Mandatory returnable documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, tax compliance, CSD report, company profile) must be submitted. Administrative forms may be corrected if purely administrative.
Stage 2: Mandatory functionality requirements must be met: 100 m² space, fire detection/alarm systems with certification, 24-hour access control, security infrastructure (electric fencing, surveillance, response), and lighting. Optional: plug points. Site visit will be conducted by NRF SAEON to verify.
Stage 3: Price and preference points: Price 80 points, Preference 20 points. Award to highest combined score.
Due diligence may include reference letters; failure to satisfy performance indicators may lead to disqualification.
Scope: Provide secure storage rental space in Cape Town for marine sampling equipment for 5 years (2 years fixed, 3 years variable with 3 months' notice).
Requirements: Minimum 100 m² floor space, single garage door entrance, lifting equipment if not ground floor, 24-hour access control and security, electric perimeter fencing, fire detection/alarm system, secure parking, material handling facilities, lighting, and location within 10 km of SAEON Egagasini office in Foreshore, Cape Town.
Equipment includes mooring systems, Argo floats, gliders, weather stations, sampling bottles, PPE gear.
Performance KPIs: 100% storage availability, uninterrupted access, full fire system functionality, available parking/trolley facilities.
Penalties for non-performance may include contract termination.
Support service includes provision of technical documentation, manuals, SOPs, winch/deployment requirements, warranty terms, and confirmation of local maintainability.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: NRF-SAEON-SAPRI-02-B_-20-07-2026.pdf
Bidder must provide business/company profile.
Site visit will be conducted by NRF SAEON to verify functional requirements (space, fire systems, access control, security, lighting).
Quality Management
Source: NRF-SAEON-SAPRI-02-B_-20-07-2026.pdf
Performance levels and KPIs agreed in writing, reviewed monthly initially and every 6 months thereafter.
Poor performance triggers investigation, correction plan, monitoring, and potential penalties.
Quality of service KPI: meets agreed requirements; penalty of 5% of total invoice value for non-compliance.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NRF-SAEON-SAPRI-02-B_-20-07-2026.pdf
Use SBD3.1 or official quotation on company letterhead.
Ensure no arithmetic errors; state country of origin, brand/model details.
Comply with scope and specifications; optional lead times, foreign exchange pricing, escalation tables.
Price negotiations may occur with preferred bidders.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TRULODOX.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
15Inferred operational need
Support service includes provision of technical documentation, manuals, SOPs, winch/deployment requirements, warranty terms, and confirmation of local maintainability.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Inferred operational need
Submit bids electronically via email or e-tender portal using a two-folder system (technical/compliance and financial quote) before the closing date of 10 August 2026 at 11:00.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
18Inferred operational need
Two-folder system: technical/compliance response and separate financial quote.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
19Inferred operational need
Use a two-folder system: first folder for technical/compliance response (Part A: Bid Forms and Compliance, Part B: Technical Response), second folder for financial quote only.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
30Mandatory requirement
Complete and submit all mandatory SBD forms (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1), tax compliance documents (SARS PIN or TCS certificate), CSD report, and company profile.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
31Inferred operational need
Quality of service KPI: meets agreed requirements; penalty of 5% of total invoice value for non-compliance.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
47Mandatory requirement
Meet mandatory functionality requirements: 100 m² space, fire detection/alarm systems with certification, 24-hour access control, security infrastructure, and lighting; site visit will be conducted by NRF SAEON.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
48Scored criterion
• Award to bidder with highest combined score for price and preference, subject to final tax compliance verification.
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
49Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
Stage 1: Mandatory returnable documents (SBD1, SBD3.1, SBD4, SBD6.1, tax compliance, CSD report, company profile) must be submitted. Administrative forms may be corrected if purely administrative.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Conflicting evidence
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
Relevant records disagree; review the cited sources and dates.
50Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
Stage 2: Mandatory functionality requirements must be met: 100 m² space, fire detection/alarm systems with certification, 24-hour access control, security infrastructure (electric fencing, surveillance, response), and lighting. Optional: plug points. Site visit will be conducted by NRF SAEON to verify.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
59Inferred operational need
Scope: Provide secure storage rental space in Cape Town for marine sampling equipment for 5 years (2 years fixed, 3 years variable with 3 months' notice).
Threshold: 5 years
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TRULODOX as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1686217 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
60Inferred operational need
Requirements: Minimum 100 m² floor space, single garage door entrance, lifting equipment if not ground floor, 24-hour access control and security, electric perimeter fencing, fire detection/alarm system, secure parking, material handling facilities, lighting, and location within 10 km of SAEON Egagasini office in Foreshore, Cape Town.
Threshold: Minimum 100 m² floor space
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.