NRF/SARAO SRFI/79/2025-26Services: General

Vector network analyser – government tender in western cape

Issuing Organization

National Research Foundation

Location

Western Cape

Closing Date

30 Apr 2026

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Tender Type

Request for Bid(Open-Tender)

Delivery Location

Liesbeek House, River Park, Gloucester Road - Mowbray - Cape Town - 7915

Organization Type

GOVERNMENT

Published

31 Mar 2026

OCDS Reference

ocds-9t57fa-152386

Estimated Budget Range

30% Confidence

Median Estimate

R 748 000

Range

R 93 500-R 4 675 000

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Summary

The south african radio astronomy observatory (sarao) in cape town requires the supply and delivery of a vector network analyser. Interested contractors and suppliers should apply through this open-tender process. The tender closes on 30 april 2026.

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Estimated Budget Range

30% Confidence

Median Estimate

R 748 000

Range

R 93 500-R 4 675 000

LowMedianHigh

Based on General government tender averages. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.

* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.

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Tender Description

Supply and delivery of a vector network analyser to sarao, cape town

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Eligibility Criteria

Bids must be submitted using the national treasury e-submission portal, using the following link - https://admin.etenders.gov.za//Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F/ Steps: login to https://admin.etenders.gov.za//Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F/ Using your csd login details. Go to the ‘search by’ drop down menu. Select ‘tender number’. Enter the tender number - nrf/sarao SRFI/79/2025-26. click the plus (+) icon to expand the page. Scroll down and click ‘start e-submission’. Note: bids submitted using any other method than that prescribed above will not be accepted.

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31 Mar

2026

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2026

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Organization

National Research Foundation

Contact Person

SARAO Tender Enquiries

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021-506-7300

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National Research Foundation

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