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Sarao requires the supply of google workspace enterprise standard and google vault licenses and support services for a 12-month period, with an option to renew for an additional 6 months. The tender is an open request for bid (RFB) in the western cape, and NO briefing session is scheduled. Interested suppliers should provide the specified licenses and support services.
Returnable documents: invitation to bid (sbd 1) 3, sbd 4 bidder’s disclosure 20, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement, sbd 3.2 – Pricing schedule – non-firm prices 42, c2. Pricing schedule (sbd 3.2) 45, invitation to bid (sbd 1), portal using your central supplier database (csd) login details. Browse opportunities
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The national research foundation (nrf) is procuring replacement spare parts and maintenance services for ysi exo2 sonde water quality monitoring equipment across the expanded freshwater and terrestrial observation network (efteon) for a five-year period. Bidders must supply replacement components, calibration solutions, and testing reagents with minimum shelf-life requirements, along with a three-year warranty on all spare parts. The evaluation combines price (80 points) and b-bbee preference points (20 points) for a total score of 100, with strict eligibility requirements including central supplier database registration and tax compliance.
Submission channel and format - method: electronic submission by email or the national treasury e-tender portal - submission email: [email protected] - E-tender portal: www.etenders.gov.za - File format: pdf, password-protected, with signatures in pdf - folder structure: two folders — folder 1 for compliance and technical response, folder 2 for financial response - file naming: bid number, bidder details and folder number - passwords: communicated in a separate file, one minute after bid closure and NO later than two days after bid closure - one tender offer only per bidder, either as a single entity or as a member of a joint venture or consortium - joint venture or consortium members must each individually complete and submit the sbd returnable forms - all returnable documents and forms must be completed in full and returned - the bid document must be submitted in its entirety - late bids will not be accepted - bids must be submitted on the officially provided forms or in the manner prescribed - returnable forms - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as the offer cover page - sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule – firm prices): completed pricing schedule or official quotation on company letterhead - sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): disclosure of interest and connections to state employment - sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim form): claim for b-bbee preference points - sbd 7.2 (Contract form for rendering of services): to be signed by the successful bidder at award
The national research foundation requires an independent service provider to design, develop or configure, and implement a fit-for-purpose partnership management and fundraising system through to go-live, with ongoing support and training, over a 12-month contract. The system must cover partner management, fundraising pipeline, marketing, financial visibility, governance and integration, and reporting and analytics, including popia-compliant data handling. Bidders must submit a company profile, a project design proposal of NO more than 20 pages, a system demonstration video, and at least three client reference letters on official letterheads; the bid closes on 19 november 2026 at 11:00 via the national treasury e-tenders portal only. The most consequential consideration is that the 80/20 preference point system applies, with 20 points for specific goals, so a valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit is needed to claim those points.
Submission method: national treasury e-tenders portal (https://admin.etenders.gov.za) Using csd login details. Search by tender number riisa/rfq 2026/27:144 and start e-submission. NO other submission method accepted. Closing: 19 november 2026 at 11:00 (nrf systems time). Returnable documents (all mandatory unless marked optional): - sbd 1 (procurement invitation) signed and completed, including sbd 4 (declaration of interest), sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim), and signed bid submission certificate form. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule) completed. - Valid b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (optional, but required to claim preference points). - Company profile highlighting experience in partnership and fundraising systems. - Comprehensive project design proposal (maximum 20 pages) with methodology, work plan, activities, deliverables, milestones, timeframes, and alignment to specifications. - System demonstration video or video link showcasing capabilities and alignment to requirements. - Minimum three client reference letters on official letterheads confirming experience in design, development, and implementation of partnership management and/or fundraising systems. - Proof of csd registration (master registration number). - SARS tax compliance status pin or csd number (each party in consortium/joint venture must submit separately). Disqualification risks: any mandatory document omitted or unsigned; late submission; bids from persons in service of the state or companies with directors in service of the state; false declarations on sbd 4 or sbd 9; fronting not disproved within 7 days of notification. Validity period: 90 days from closing date. Number of electronic bid documents for contract signing: 1.
The national research foundation, through the south african radio astronomy observatory (sarao), requires a professionally registered architect or architectural firm to provide full-lifecycle architectural services across its sites in gauteng, western cape, and northern cape. The scope covers planning, design, documentation, procurement support, construction-stage services, and close-out for new and existing buildings, including heritage-sensitive structures. Bidders must meet strict functionality criteria, including a sacap-registered senior architect with at least 10 years' post-registration experience, and must submit firm prices for a 250-hour allowance. The single most consequential consideration is that failure to achieve a 'go' on any functionality requirement disqualifies the bid, so the proposed architect's qualifications, registration, and experience evidence must be flawless.
Submission method: email submission email: [email protected] Closing time: 17 november 2026 at 11:00 returnable documents (all mandatory unless noted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed as the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed with firm prices only. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses any director or shareholder employed by the state or connected to the procuring institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points under the 80/20 system. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (for emes/qses): optional but required to claim preference points. - CIDB grading: not applicable. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory returnable document omitted or incomplete. - Quotations received after the closing time.
The national research foundation, through ithemba labs faure in the western cape, requires the precision manufacture, heat treatment, inspection, certification and supply of specialised tooling for producing sodium iodide (nai) target capsules. The tooling package comprises three assemblies: a brushing jig, a punch and die set, and a pressure welding jig, totalling 11 precision components plus commercial bearings and seals. The procurement follows a two-stage process: bidders first demonstrate capability and experience, then shortlisted bidders sign a non-disclosure agreement before receiving drawings and submitting pricing. The most consequential consideration is that drawings are only released to shortlisted bidders after stage 1, so bidders must prove relevant precision tooling experience and cnc capability upfront.
Submission method - method: email only - submission email: [email protected] Returnable documents - sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): signed and completed; discloses any state employment or connections. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): signed and completed with sanas-accredited b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit to claim preference points (local companies only). - Csd summary report: from www.csd.gov.za Showing csd registration. Rules - late proposals are not accepted. - Do not alter the quotation template or its terms after the closing date. - Missing mandatory requirements may lead to disqualification.
The south african radio astronomy observatory (sarao) requires the supply and delivery of a high-power rated power amplifier. Bids must be submitted electronically via the national treasury e-submission portal before the closing time of 12:00 on 27 november 2026. Bidders must register their interest through the provided google form and must have central supplier database (csd) credentials to access the submission portal. The 80/20 preference points system applies, and bidders must pass stages 1 and 2 of evaluation to be considered on price and preference.
Submission method: national treasury e-submission portal (https://admin.etenders.gov.za). Bids submitted by any other method will not be accepted. Log in with csd details, search by tender number, upload before closing. Two-envelope system: submit two electronic folders (or two sealed envelopes if paper-based): - folder 1: administrative and technical proposal (NO pricing details — including pricing here may lead to disqualification) - folder 2: price offer returnable forms (all must be completed and signed): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): the price offer. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declares any state employment or relationships with the procuring entity; false disclosure disqualifies. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee and specific goal points. - Proof of authority (e.g. Company resolution) for the signatory. - Csd number or SARS tax compliance pin/certificate. - B-bbee certificate or eme/qse sworn affidavit (if claiming preference points). - Evidence for specific goals (job creation, esd) if claimed. Disqualification risks: - late bids (after closing time/date) are not considered. - Altering the bid document content (except as instructed by sarao) leads to disqualification. - Including pricing in the technical folder may lead to disqualification. - Failure to submit both technical and financial offers in a two-envelope system makes the bid invalid. - Bidders listed on the national treasury register for tender defaulters or list of restricted suppliers are invalid. - Bidders restricted from doing business with any organ of state are invalid. - False or misleading information, or deliberately withheld material information, leads to disqualification. - Bids must be signed by a duly authorised person. - NO alternative tender offers will be accepted. - Bidders may submit only one tender offer (as a single entity or as a member of a joint venture/consortium). - Each party to a joint venture/consortium must submit separate sbd 1, 4 and 6.1 Forms. - Bids must be held valid for 90 days from closing date; extension may be requested (max additional 90 days).
The national research foundation requires a service provider to supply, install and configure vmware vsphere foundation (vvf) licensing for 256 cores (8 servers, each with 2 processors of 16 cores) for a 3-year period, plus one vmware vcenter server license, including 3 years of support. The solution must integrate with an existing ibm v9000 san storage via fibre channel, and installation must be performed by a certified technician. Bidders must be a broadcom partner on any tier and provide evidence of two similar projects in the past 60 months. The tender is evaluated on price (80 points) and preference (10 points), with mandatory compliance and functionality stages.
Submission method: national treasury e-submission portal only — https://www.etenders.gov.za/Login/Login. Bids submitted by any other method will not be accepted. Steps: log in with csd details, select 'tender number', enter nrf riisa ITPR/32/2026-27, expand and click 'start e-submission'. Format: pdf with signatures, password-protected. Passwords must be in a separate file, sent NO earlier than 1 minute after bid closure and NO later than 2 days after closure. Two-envelope system: envelope 1 – compliance and technical response; envelope 2 – financial response. Both must be submitted. Bid validity: 120 days from closing date. Returnable forms (all mandatory unless noted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder and contact details, signed as cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed price offer. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): discloses any connection to the state. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points. - Tax compliance documentation (csd report, SARS pin, or tax certificate). - Central supplier database detail report. - Accreditation documentation: proof of being a broadcom partner on any tier (certificate or letter from authorised distributor or broadcom). - Manufacturer warranty on hardware specified on quote. - Evidence of 2 previous projects of similar scope and size in the previous 60 months, with contactable reference letters. - For jv/consortium: separate sbd 1, 4, 6.1 For each member, plus the jv/consortium agreement. Optional: b-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit, b-bbee transformation improvement plan, business/company profile, advance payment guarantee. Disqualification risks: - late bids (after 13 november 2026 at 11:00). - Missing or unsigned mandatory forms. - Alterations to the bid document. - Failure to submit both envelopes. - Listed on national treasury's register for tender defaulters or restricted suppliers. - Misrepresentation of beneficial ownership.
Appointment of a panel of building maintenance contractors for construction, repair and maintenance services at the saao site in sutherland, northern cape, for three years. The panel will deliver scheduled, preventative, corrective and emergency maintenance across all buildings and site infrastructure, with emergency cover required 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing on 18 november 2026 and submit firm prices by email to [email protected] By 27 november 2026 at 16:00.
Submission method: email quotations to [email protected]. Closing: 27 november 2026 at 16:00. Compulsory briefing and site visit: wednesday 18 november 2026 at 08:30, boardroom, south african astronomical observatory (saao), sutherland, northern cape. Failure to attend results in automatic disqualification. Rsvp to [email protected] By thursday 12 november 2026 at 12:00, stating whether you will attend and whether you require shuttle or hostel accommodation. Shuttle: departs saao head office, observatory, cape town at 11:00 on 17 november 2026 and returns the following afternoon; be on site by 10:30 if using the shuttle; one representative per company. Returnable forms — each must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid: - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): signed bidder and contact details, forms the offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): completed firm-price schedule. - Sbd 4 (declaration of interest): discloses state employment of directors or shareholders and connections to the institution. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee specific-goals points. Mandatory returnable documents: valid CIDB grading of 2gb or higher; company profile showing capacity, experience and resources; three reference letters, purchase orders or appointment letters for building maintenance projects completed 2021–2026; valid coida letter of good standing or certificate; nhbrc registration certificate; current public liability insurance of at least r2 000 000. Central supplier database (csd) registration is mandatory; NO award will be made to an unregistered provider. Quotations above r2 000 (VAT included) must be accompanied by the sbd documentation listed above. Prices must be firm; offer valid for 60 days from the closing date.
The national research foundation requires a service provider to supply, deliver, install and configure 8 rack-mount servers and 2 san switches, including 3 years of support, at its head office in brummeria, pretoria. The bidder must be a top-tier authorised reseller of the proposed brand, provide evidence of two similar projects in the past 60 months, and submit technician cvs proving installation experience with the proposed hardware. The contract is evaluated on an 80/20 price and preference basis, with mandatory compliance and functionality stages that can disqualify bidders who miss any required evidence.
Submission method: national treasury e-submission portal only (https://www.etenders.gov.za/Login/Login). Bids submitted by any other method will not be accepted. - Login using csd details, search by tender number nrf riisa ITPR/31/2026-27, and start e-submission. - Closing: 13 november 2026 at 11:00 AM. late bids are not accepted. - Bid validity: 120 days from closing date. - Submission must be in pdf format, password-protected, with signatures. Advanced electronic signatures (aes) accepted. - Two-envelope system: submit both a technical proposal and a separate financial offer. Failure to submit both invalidates the bid. - Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed. NO alterations to the bid document. - Returnable forms (all mandatory unless noted): - sbd 1 (invitation to bid): bidder details and offer cover page. - Sbd 3.1 (Pricing schedule): price offer for services. - Sbd 4 (bidder's disclosure): declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1 (Preference points claim): claims b-bbee points. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (eme/qse) to claim preference points. - B-bbee transformation improvement plan if level 4-8 or non-compliant (optional). - Tax compliance documentation (csd report, SARS pin, or tax certificate). - Csd detail report. - Business/company profile (optional). - Manufacturer letter confirming top tier authorized reseller (mr1). - For jv/consortium: all mandatory documents for each member plus jv agreement (mr2). - Manufacturer warranty on hardware, specified on quote (mr3). - Written references: 2 previous projects of similar scope/size in last 60 months, stating contract value (mr4). - Cvs of technicians (mr5, mr6) and technical compliance evidence (mr7). - Disqualification risks: late submission, missing/unsigned mandatory forms, failure to submit both envelopes, listed on register for tender defaulters or restricted suppliers, misrepresentation of beneficial ownership, collusion, fronting.
Servicing and maintenance of four standby diesel generators at the south african astronomical observatory sites in cape town and sutherland is required for a 36-month appointment of a suitably qualified service provider. The scope covers inspection, repair, installation, maintenance, servicing, testing, genuine oem parts, 24-hour emergency support and reporting. The main consequence for bidders is that mandatory eligibility, documentation and firm-price submission requirements must be met before the closing deadline.
Submission method: email to [email protected] Closing time: 16:00 on 20 november 2026 returnable documents (all marked mandatory): - sbd 1: signed invitation to bid. - Sbd 3.1: Completed firm-price pricing schedule (labour rates for year 1). - Sbd 4: declaration of interest. - Sbd 6.1: Preference points claim for b-bbee. - B-bbee certificate or sworn affidavit (optional; required to earn preference points). - CIDB grading of 2 eb or 2 me. - Company profile showing specialisation in generator servicing, maintenance and repair. - Proof of at least five years' experience in generator maintenance or repair. - Valid coida certificate. - Three written reference letters for similar standby generator servicing and maintenance, dated 2023 or later, on client letterhead and signed. - Qualifications of representatives: red seal trade test for an artisan electrician and a diesel mechanic or millwright. - Current public liability insurance cover of at least r2,000,000. Disqualification risks: - any mandatory returnable document missing or unsigned. - Late submission. - Non-firm pricing. - Failure to meet the CIDB, coida, insurance or experience thresholds.
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and support of computing and networking equipment for the meerkat band 5b project. The work is based in the western cape and falls under the information & communication technology industry. The tender is an open request for bid and NO briefing session is scheduled.
Returnable documents: sbd 4 bidder’s disclosure ....................................................................................................................... 25, sbd 6.1 Preference points claim form in terms of the preferential procurement
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