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Tender Type
Request for Information
Delivery Location
Gloucester Road - Mowbray - Cape Town - 7700
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
23 Apr 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-154437
The national research foundation (via sarao) seeks inputs from industry, research institutions, and system integrators to design a satellite spectrum monitoring system (ssms) that detects and analyses satellite transmissions interfering with radio astronomy operations (meerkat and ska-mid telescopes). The system will support spectrum protection and regulatory compliance in the 8.3–15.4 Ghz range, with a focus on the 10.6–10.7 Ghz protected band.
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Date & Time
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 11:00
Venue
https://ska.zoom.us/j/96045421079
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Request for Information
Gloucester Road - Mowbray - Cape Town - 7700
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23 Apr
2026
Tender Published
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20 May
2026
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Act 53 of 2003
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdf
The National Research Foundation (NRF), through the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather inputs from industry, research institutions, and system integrators on the design and specification of a Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS). The SSMS aims to detect, analyze, and report satellite transmissions that may interfere with radio astronomy operations, particularly in the 8.3–15.4 GHz range, with a focus on the protected 10.6–10.7 GHz band. The system will support SARAO’s RFI management strategy for protecting the MeerKAT and SKA-Mid telescopes and strengthening national spectrum monitoring capacity. Responses will inform the final technical specifications, procurement approach, and implementation framework.
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Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfContact Information
Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: RFI - SARAO-RFI-001-2026-27 - Inputs on Satellite Spectrum Monitoring System (SSMS) design and specifications.pdfSets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Address
Gloucester Road - Mowbray - Cape Town - 7700
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05 Jun 2026
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