APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE CONCEPTUALISATION, MANUFACTURING AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO ASTRONOMY IMAGE GALLERY DISPLAYS AT THE SARAO ENGINEERING OPERATIONS CENTRE, KLEREFONTEIN, NORTHERN CAPEClosed

Overview

This RFQ seeks a service provider to conceptualise, manufacture and install two radio astronomy image gallery displays at SARAO's Engineering Operations Centre, Klerefontein, Northern Cape. (RFQ-SARAO-SRES-TM-(PRF-4326)-2026-27 - IMAGE GALLERY INSTALLATIONS.pdf) Bidders should have capability in conceptual design, fabrication of large-format image displays, on-site installation, and relevant BBBEE/compliance credentials.

Requirements

• Demonstrable ability to conceptualise, manufacture and install two image galleries in a canteen space; artwork must be SARAO-approved before installation. (RFQ doc)
• Complete mandatory returnables: SBD1, SBD3.1 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; provide BBBEE evidence (certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs). CIDB not required.
• Register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and include CSD confirmation with the bid.
• Two-phase evaluation: Phase 1 administrative compliance; Phase 2 80/20 preference points (price 80, BBBEE 20).
• Pricing must be firm, inclusive of VAT; bids valid 60 days; payment terms 30 days after delivery/acceptance.
• Lead time: within 3 working days after PO; site measurements must be confirmed on site (contact Vivienne Rowland).

How to Apply

• Submissions due by 11 August 2026, 12:00, via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za. (RFQ)
• Include: SBD1, SBD3.1 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD registration; detailed cost breakdown on company letterhead; separate pricing for any additional items.
• Site details and measurements: coordinate on-site measurements with Vivienne Rowland (Vrowland@sarao.ac.za). Deliverables occur at SARAO Engineering Operations Centre, Klerefontein, Northern Cape (8925).
• Enquiries: Tumelo Mothupi (bidding) and Vivienne Rowland (technical).