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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
2 OBSERVATORY ROAD - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
25 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157006
The national research foundation (nrf), through the south african astronomical observatory (saao), seeks quotations for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of a heavy-duty fabric part for a large windblind assembly used in a telescope dome. Suppliers must attend a compulsory site visit to measure the existing blind and identify the required fabric specifications.
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2 OBSERVATORY ROAD - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
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25 May
2026
Tender Published
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08 Jun
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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RFQ 117256 - Manufacture, supply and delivery of heavy-duty fabric part for large blind assembly.pdf
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking quotations for the manufacture, supply, and delivery of a heavy-duty fabric component for a windblind assembly used to protect the 1.9-metre telescope from wind damage. The blind is approximately 3.95 metres wide by 7 metres long and must withstand winds up to 80 km/h at temperatures down to -10°C. A compulsory site visit is required for fabric identification and measurements.
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Source: RFQ 117256 - Manufacture, supply and delivery of heavy-duty fabric part for large blind assembly.pdfSets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
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2 OBSERVATORY ROAD - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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