Tenders from National Research Foundation
8 listings, updated 29 October 2026
Precision manufacture and supply of NaI target pellet compaction and cold-pressure welding tooling to iThemba LABS Faure Western Cape
Closes 06 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for proposal
Procurement of precision tooling for NaI target pellet production, including Brushing Jig, Punch & Die Set, and Pressure Welding Jig assemblies for iThemba LABS Faure.
Provision for Health & Safety Training on site – SAAO Cape Town and SAAO Sutherland for a duration of 36 months.
Closes 03 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Supply, Delivery and Support of Computing and Networking Equipment for the MeerKAT Band 5B Project
Closes 17 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Open tender
National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Open tender
The NRF/SARAO invites bids to supply 650 Google Workspace Enterprise Standard licenses and 40 Google Vault licenses for SARAO for 12 months, with an option to renew for 6 months, including 60 hours of telephonic support.
NRF RIISA ITPR/31/2026-27
Closes 13 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
Appointment of the service provider to supply, deliver, install and configure 8 servers and 2 SAN switches with 3-year support.
NRF RIISA ITPR/32/2026-27
Closes 13 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
Procurement of VMware vSphere Foundation licenses (256 cores) with 3 years of support, plus one VMware vCenter server license, to be supplied, installed and configured by the service provider.
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:130
Closes 30 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
NRF seeks to appoint a service provider to develop a comprehensive Total Rewards Framework, Total Rewards Policy and supporting SOPs, with governance, change management and implementation guidance for the organisation.
Provision of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Intervention Programme for SARAO and SKAO Employees over a period of Three Years (Re-advertisement)
Closes 03 Nov 2026National Research Foundation · National · Open tender
Provision of a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion intervention programme for SARAO and SKAO employees over three years.
Past tenders
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE PROVISION AND DELIVERY OF FIVE FISHING GEAR TEMPERATURE AND DEPTH INSTRUMENTS AND DECK UNITS.
Closed 13 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
The NRF SAEON invites bids for the provision and delivery of five fishing gear temperature and depth instruments and five compatible deck units
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:128
Closed 13 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
The NRF seeks a service provider to supply a Microsoft AZ-900 training course and exam for one personnel.
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH A TRUCK-MOUNTED CRANE TO SARAO, CARNARVON
Closed 09 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Open tender
Procurement: supply and delivery of a MAN TGM 18,2540 4x4 BB CH truck with a HIAB e-X162 Hi Pro E-4 crane to SARAO, Carnarvon.
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:120
Closed 09 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
The NRF RFQ seeks to appoint a CIDB 1GB or higher service provider to supply, deliver and install a swing single leaf gate and boom gates at National Research Foundation, Brummeria, Pretoria, and to maintain existing automated gates.
Design, Supply, Delivery, Installation and Certification of Compliance of Concrete Columns, Shipping Container and Concrete Slabs
Closed 02 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · Northern Cape · Request for quotation
This RFQ seeks quotes for the design, supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and certification of six concrete columns, one 6m shipping container, and three concrete slabs at the SAAO Sutherland site.
Provision of Land Access, Operational Support,
Closed 02 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
consultation, and optional pilot/drone services for drone-based research activities.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO DEVELOP A COMPETENCY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES FRAMEWORK AND ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR THE NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Closed 02 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · National · Open tender
Procurement of a service provider to design, develop and transfer a Competency Knowledge, Skills and Attributes Framework and associated assessment tools for the National Research Foundation (NRF).
National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
Appointment of a service provider to conduct a comprehensive clean-up of the NRF’s Fixed Asset Register and perform physical asset verification for three months, across seven NRF units and eight nodes, including impairment testing, useful…
ILABS/RFQ 2026/27:207
Closed 02 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Provision of Land Access, Operational Support, Consultation, and Optional Pilot/Drone Services for Drone-Based Research Activities.
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:113
Closed 01 Oct 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
This RFQ seeks a service provider to remove existing garden paving and supply and install new paving at the NRF Brummeria head office in Pretoria.
National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
The purpose is to appoint a panel of service providers to supply and deliver spare parts for the Varian Model 200–20A2, 200 keV Ion Implanter or Equivalent.
iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:202
Closed 30 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Procurement of a panel of service providers to supply and deliver spare parts for the Varian Model 200–20A2, 200 keV Ion Implanter or equivalent.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR A REMOTE OFFICE.
Closed 25 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · KwaZulu-Natal · Request for quotation
Appointment of a service provider to supply, install, configure, commission, and support a business-grade internet connectivity service for a remote NRF SAEON EFTEON office in Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER A RANGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, PRIMARILY CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR FOR FIELD WORK.
Closed 25 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
The NRF SAEON Grasslands Node seeks a service provider to supply and deliver a range of personal protective equipment, primarily clothing and footwear for field work.
RFQ/SAEON/SAPRI EGAGASINI/GATEWAY/155/2026
Closed 25 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Procurement of the supply and delivery of an Actisense NMEA0183 to NMEA 2000 gateway with PC interface and NMEA 2000 connector T-piece hardware for use on a research vessel weather station.
Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence Mineral analyzer
Closed 23 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Procurement of a rugged Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Mineral Analyzer
iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:192
Closed 23 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
This RFQ seeks a Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence Mineral Analyzer for NRF (iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:192).
SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF AN ETHICS RISK ASSESSMENT
Closed 22 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
Procurement of an Ethics Risk Assessment (ERA) for the NRF).
Supply and Delivery of Water chemicals and consumables
Closed 21 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
to SAAO (NRF).
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE RENTAL AND SERVICING OF AN OFFICE WATER DISPENSER AND BOTTLES FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.
Closed 21 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
The NRF invites quotes for the rental and servicing of an office water dispenser and five 20L refillable bottles for a 2-year contract.