# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING SERVICES, INCLUDING GROUNDWATER AND POTABLE WATER SAMPLING, LABORATORY ANALYSIS (MACRO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL), REPORTING, AND RELATED SERVICES ACROSS SARAO'S KAROO SITES AND ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES FOR THE NRF SARAO FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

> This tender closed on 2026-08-14.

- **Reference:** SARAO-SKAR-TM-(PRF-4308)-2026-27
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-14 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of comprehensive water quality monitoring services, including groundwater and potable water sampling, laboratory analysis (macro-chemical and microbiological), reporting, and related services across SARAO’s Karoo sites for NRF SARAO for two years.** Bidders should have a SANAS-accredited drinking-water laboratory or a documented arrangement with one, plus proven capability for remote-site sampling and reporting.

#### Requirements
- SANAS accreditation for drinking water analysis (or subcontracted lab with valid SANAS certificate).
- SANAS scope of accreditation demonstrating required macro-chemical and microbiological methods.
- Qualified personnel: CVs, certified qualifications, and minimum 3 years’ relevant experience.
- Detailed Sampling Methodology including QA/QC and chain-of-custody.
- Evidence of three recent groundwater monitoring projects (reference letters within last 5 years).
- Commitment that laboratory turnaround time is <=15 working days after sampling.
- Equipment register with valid calibration certificates; field equipment calibrated per manufacturer.
- COIDA compliance (Letter of Good Standing).
- Health and Safety policy and evidence of competent personnel on operational sites.
- Logistics capability to maintain cold-chain and hold times in remote SARAO sites.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: **14 August 2026 at 16:00**.
- Submission method: via email to **tmothupi@sarao.ac.za**.
- Documents to submit (Phase 1 mandatory): Signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (pricing), SBD 4, SBD 6.1; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE); CSD registration; tax/compliance details.
- Pre-qualifications: SANAS accreditation; COIDA; Health and Safety policy; proof of trained personnel; equipment calibration; logistics plan.
- Registration: Must be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to award.
- Briefing/questions: Not specified in the attached RFQ text; inquiries may be directed to the contacts above.
- Documents to obtain: The RFQ and schedules (SBD forms, pricing schedule) are included in the attached documents; see SARAO tender portal for procurement documents.
- Annexure A reference: Schedule of Monitoring Points is in Annexure A (ANNEXURE A.pdf).

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING SERVICES, INCLUDING GROUNDWATER AND POTABLE WATER SAMPLING, LABORATORY ANALYSIS (MACRO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL), REPORTING, AND RELATED SERVICES ACROSS SARAO'S KAROO SITES AND ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES FOR THE NRF SARAO FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE WATER QUALITY MONITORING SERVICES, INCLUDING GROUNDWATER AND POTABLE WATER SAMPLING, LABORATORY ANALYSIS (MACRO-CHEMICAL AND MICROBIOLOGICAL), REPORTING, AND RELATED SERVICES ACROSS SARAO'S KAROO SITES AND ACCOMMODATION FACILITIES FOR THE NRF SARAO FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- ANNEXURE A.pdf..pdf
- RFQ-SARAO-SKAR-TM-(PRF-4308)-2026-27 - WATER QUALITY TESTING AND ANALYSIS.pdf..pdf
- ANNEXURE A.pdf

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