Old Faure Road - Eesterivier - Somerset West - 7131
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
17 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159240
Summary
This tender, issued by the national research foundation's ithemba labs, seeks the supply and delivery of rg 59 and screened 2.5mm² 4 core electrical cables for vacuum meters. IT is open to suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and compliant with tax and b-bbee requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit quotations via email to [email protected] by 19 June 2026 at 11:00 am (late submissions disqualified).
Procurement for the supply and delivery of rg 59 and screened 2.5mm2 4 core electrical cables
Briefing Session
Date & Time
Friday, 19 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Requirements & Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
Procurement for the supply and delivery of rg 59 and screened 2.5mm2 4 core electrical cables, attached is the RFQ with full specifications and requirements
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RFQRFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdfReview complete
Description
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf
Important Dates
17 Jun
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
19 Jun
2026
DEADLINE
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Procurement Rules & Compliance ContextThis tender may be governed by South African public procurement rules covering fairness, transparency, preferential procurement, anti-corruption, administrative justice and access to information.
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Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
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Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 – Section 217
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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The National Research Foundation's iThemba LABS is procuring 110 meters each of RG 59 cable and Screened 2.5mm² 4 Core electrical cable for vacuum meters. The tender uses an 80/20 preferential scoring system (80 for price, 20 for B-BBEE) and is open until 11:00 AM on 19 June 2026.
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Bid-ready summary
Supply and delivery of RG59 and Screened 2.5mm² 4 Core electrical cables.
Required quantities: 110 metres of each cable type.
Cables are for use with vacuum meters at iThemba LABS.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 19 June 2026.
Closing time: 11:00 am.
No other dates (briefings, site visits, clarifications) are specified in the document.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf (RFQ)
For technical enquiries: Wayne Kearns, email [email protected], tel 021 843 1000.
For supply chain management enquiries: email [email protected], tel 021 843 1000.
General contact: Tel 021 843 1000, Fax 021 843 3525, Email [email protected].
Cables are for use with vacuum meters at iThemba LABS.
No further technical standards or specifications are provided.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf
Complete the pricing schedule with unit prices (VAT inclusive) and total prices for:
RG59 Cable (110m)
Screened 2.5mm² 4 Core Cable (110m)
Include a breakdown of any other costs.
Provide a grand total (VAT inclusive).
Prices must be valid for at least 60 days.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf (RFQ)
Prices must be valid for at least 60 days from the RFQ closing date.
Prices must be firm and inclusive of VAT.
Payment terms are 30 days from invoice receipt date.
If your standard payment terms are shorter, you may be required to submit a payment guarantee.
Alternatively, shorter payment terms (e.g., 7/14 days from delivery) can be mutually agreed upon when submitting your pricing.
Advance payments require a payment guarantee approved by iThemba LABS Finance.
A firm delivery period must be indicated in your proposal.
Complete the pricing schedule with unit prices (VAT inclusive) and total prices for:
RG59 Cable (110m)
Screened 2.5mm² 4 Core Cable (110m)
Include a breakdown of any other costs.
Provide a grand total (VAT inclusive).
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) – www.csd.gov.za. Bids from unregistered bidders are not considered.
Submit your CSD Supplier Number and a CSD Summary Report.
Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit if claiming specific goals.
Complete and submit SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim for South African companies).
You must be fully tax compliant on the closing date.
The RFQ is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA), the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, and General Conditions of Contract.
Declare if the bidder or any person with controlling interest is employed by the state.
Declare any relationship with employees of the procuring institution.
Declare any interest in other related enterprises bidding for this contract.
Points are allocated based on B-BBEE status level and ownership categories (e.g., 51% black-owned, black female-owned, etc.).
Failure to submit proof means no preference points are claimed.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf (RFQ)
Submit a B-BBEE certificate (SANAS accredited) or sworn affidavit to claim specific goal points.
Points are allocated based on B-BBEE status level and ownership categories (e.g., 51% black-owned, black female-owned, etc.).
Failure to submit proof means no preference points are claimed.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ Vacuum RF Meter Cables June 2026.pdf
Payment terms: 30 days from invoice receipt.
Advance payments require an approved payment guarantee.
Shorter payment terms may be negotiated, possibly requiring a guarantee.
Old Faure Road - Eesterivier - Somerset West - 7131
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