# ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL OF SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ACCESS TO ENGINEERING FACILITIES ON AN AS-AND-WHEN-REQUIRED BASIS

> This tender closed on 2026-10-21.

- **Reference:** SARAO-SMED-TM-(PRF-4441)-2026-27
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-21 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Education services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/P85.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Establishment of a panel of South African higher education and training institutions for the provision of engineering services and access to engineering facilities on an as-and-when-required basis.** The panel targets SA universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges to supply engineering capability and access to facilities via secondary RFQs/call-offs (12–24 months).

#### Requirements
- Restricted to South African universities, universities of technology and TVET colleges; must be duly authorised to participate and contract.
- Provide evidence that the proposed faculty/department/institute is authorised to perform services and/or provide access under SARAO/NRF purchase orders.
- Appoint a named panel coordinator and discipline leads; provide organogram, CVs and availability for secondary RFQs.
- Demonstrate engineering capability in at least two areas (e.g., systems engineering, electronics/RF, mechanical, software/firmware); submit capability statements and project evidence.
- Demonstrate access to relevant facilities; submit a facility schedule with equipment, location, access, safety and proposed rates.
- Have qualified personnel across required categories; submit CVs/profiles and confirm availability.
- Show ability to manage confidentiality, IP, data/security, safety, and quality control; include signed acceptance and internal controls.
- Prove administrative readiness for secondary RFQs (response times, timesheets, facility usage records, invoicing against POs).
- Provide at least three obtainable, contactable references not older than five years.
- Evaluation will be in three phases: Administrative compliance, Functionality, and 80/20 price/BBBEE scoring; contract duration 12–24 months; firm pricing required.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 21 October 2026 at 11:00, via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za (RFQ-SARAO-SMED-TM-(PRF-4441)-2026-27...). (RFQ PDF attached)
- Documents to submit: Signed SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (pricing) and SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; BBBEE certificate or affidavit (optional for preference); CIDB if applicable.
- Pricing: Firm prices only; separate pricing per delivery point if needed; offer valid 60 days from closing.
- Registrations: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Additional: Detailed rate card on official university letterhead; no work may commence without SARAO PO or call-off approval. (RFQ PDF)

## Description

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL OF SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ACCESS TO ENGINEERING FACILITIES ON AN AS-AND-WHEN-REQUIRED BASIS

ESTABLISHMENT OF A PANEL OF SOUTH AFRICAN HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ACCESS TO ENGINEERING FACILITIES ON AN AS-AND-WHEN-REQUIRED BASIS

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ-SARAO-SMED-TM-(PRF-4441)-2026-27 - PANEL APPOINTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ACCESS TO ENGINEERING FACILITIES.pdf..pdf
- RFQ-SARAO-SMED-TM-(PRF-4441)-2026-27 - PANEL APPOINTMENT FOR THE PROVISION OF ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ACCESS TO ENGINEERING FACILITIES.pdf

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