Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157580
The national research foundation (nrf) via ithemba labs seeks a third-party service provider to administratively coordinate the repair and operational restoration of a varian model 200–df4 (200 kev) ion implanter, including technical assessment, repairs, skills transfer, and technician training. This RFQ is open to suppliers registered on the central supplier database (csd) and compliant with south african procurement regulations.
Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] by the closing date and time (03 June 2026, 11:00 am). Late submissions will not be accepted. Mandatory returnable documents: (1) SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) – signed and completed; (2) SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) – signed and completed with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for South African companies only); (3) CSD Summary Report (from www.csd.gov.za); (4) Completed pricing schedule or formal quotation. Changes to the RFQ template or its terms after submission will not be considered. Failure to provide mandatory documents may result in disqualification.
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Scope: Appoint a third-party service provider to liaise between iThemba LABS and a technical expert for the repair and operation of the Varian Model 200–DF4 (200 keV) ion implanter. The provider will serve as the administrative contact. Technical expert contact: Tony Miller ([email protected], 083 469 3925). Services required: (1) Technical assessment and reporting: Conduct a comprehensive fault diagnosis of the ion implanter and submit a detailed written report outlining defects, risks, corrective actions, and estimated repair scope (9 working hours). (2) Repairs and system restoration: Execute repairs based on the assessment report to restore the implanter to operational condition. Work will primarily occur on agreed Saturdays (8 working hours per engagement). (3) Technical collaboration and skills transfer: Work alongside an assigned iThemba LABS technician, providing structured skills transfer in diagnostics, maintenance, best practices, and troubleshooting. (4) Operational training: Provide formal training to the iThemba LABS technician on safe start-up/shutdown, operating parameters, monitoring, preventative maintenance, and fault identification. Pricing must be provided for: (1) Ion implanter assessment (9 hours), (2) Repairs and technician training (150 hours), (3) Contractual administration and logistical support. All prices must be inclusive of VAT.
Categories
Request for Quotation
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
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RFQ for Repairing the Varian Model.pdf
The National Research Foundation (NRF), through iThemba LABS, seeks to appoint a service provider to repair the Varian Model 200–DF4, 200 KeV ion implanter. The service provider will act as an administrative liaison between iThemba LABS and a designated technical expert (Tony Miller from Incomar Group) for assessment, repairs, skills transfer, and operational training. The contract includes technical assessment, system restoration, collaboration, and training for iThemba LABS technicians. The tender follows the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) for evaluation, with 80 points for price and 20 for B-BBEE status. The closing date is 03 June 2026, 11:00 AM UTC.
Date & Time
Wednesday, 03 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
03 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 328 720
Range
Based on 8 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Pricing: Quoted prices must be valid for 60 days from the RFQ closing date, firm, and inclusive of VAT. Payment terms: Standard is 30 days from invoice receipt date. If shorter payment terms (e.g., 7 or 14 days) are proposed, a Payment Guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance may be required to mitigate risks. Advance payments may require a Payment Guarantee. Currency: ZAR. A firm delivery period must be indicated in the quotation.
Mandatory compliance: (1) Registration on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory. Bids from unregistered suppliers will not be considered. CSD website: www.csd.gov.za. CSD support: +27 (0) 12 406 9222 or [email protected]. (2) Submit a CSD Summary Report with your bid. (3) Complete and sign SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure). (4) Complete and sign SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (for South African companies). (5) Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be disqualified. (6) The RFQ is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) and the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022.
Point Allocation
Closing date: 03 June 2026. Closing time: 11:00 am. Date goods/services required: 1 week after Purchase Order issuance.
Technical and Supply Chain Management (SCM) enquiries: Email [email protected]. Submission email: [email protected]. Delivery address: iThemba LABS, ATT: SCM Department, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, Gauteng. Postal address: PO Box 722, Somerset West, 7129, South Africa. Phone: +27 21 843 1000. Fax: +27 21 843 3525. Website: http://www.tlabs.ac.za. Technical expert contact (for reference): Tony Miller, Email: [email protected], Cell: 083 469 3925.
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Organization
National Research FoundationContact Person
Khanyisa Maqwara
Phone
021-201-1621
[email protected]
Address
iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - Cape Town - Cape Town - 7130
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
29 May 2026
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