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 RENTAL AND SERVICING OF AN OFFICE WATER DISPENSER AND BOTTLES FOR A PERIOD OF 2 YEARS.
Closed 21 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
The NRF seeks a service provider to rent and service an office water dispenser and five 20L bottles for a 2-year contract.
National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
RFQ for Water Plant treatment over 36 months at SAAO Sutherland (Northern-Cape), including supply, installation and commissioning of a water treatment system and associated chemical dosing equipment; open to suitably qualified…
RFQ/SAEON/NDLOVU/SNAKE HANDLING TRAINING/150/2026
Closed 18 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Appointment of a service provider to deliver basic snake handling, identification and bite-treatment training for 8 SAEON staff.
The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS InReach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices.
Closed 17 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Eastern Cape · Request for quotation
RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026
Closed 17 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Eastern Cape · Request for quotation
The procurement is for a service provider to manage Garmin GPS InReach subscriptions for four SAEON Elwandle devices.
Supply and delivery of a PCB to Corner Kingsway and University Road, Auckland Park, Johannesburg, 2092, South Africa
Closed 16 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
The RFQ seeks the supply and delivery of a Tile Gigabit Ethernet Switch Test Carrier Board PCB (6-layer PCB with ENIG finish) and related items to iThemba LABS/NRF, for delivery to Auckland Park, Johannesburg (the RFQ specifies the…
National Research Foundation · Northern Cape · Open tender
Procurement of a registered National Key Point (NKP) security service provider to protect SARAO/SKAO facilities in the Karoo, Carnarvon area, for five years.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR ONLINE RPAS/UAS QUALITY ASSURANCE & SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COURSES AND CERTIFICATION
Closed 16 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Eastern Cape · Request for quotation
Appointment of a service provider to deliver online RPAS/UAS Quality Assurance & Safety Management System courses and certification.
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR RPAS/UAS UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN (UASMT) COURSE
Closed 16 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Eastern Cape · Request for proposal
The NRF/SAEON invites quotes to appoint a service provider to deliver Unmanned Aerial System Maintenance Technician (UASMT) training and certification for one SAEON employee, with online delivery preferred.
National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
RFQ to appoint an accredited electro-mechanical service provider for inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of four standby generators at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) Western Cape and Northern Cape sites for 36…
SHORT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT
Closed 14 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Northern Cape · Request for quotation
Appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of data loggers, multiplexers, and soil moisture probes.
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:107
Closed 14 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Procurement of four windowless 20ft shipping containers for monthly rental over a 12-month period.
Supply and delivery of Gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town
Closed 11 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
The RFQ seeks the supply and delivery of empty gelatin capsules to iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:170
Closed 11 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Supply and delivery of HVAC project waste storage containers and consumables
Supply and delivery of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Cylinders to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape
Closed 11 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
LABS/RFQ 2026/27:140
Closed 11 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Supply and delivery of Cryogenic Liquid Nitrogen Cylinders to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape.
RFQ/SAEON/GRASSLAND/MICROSCOPE/122/2026
Closed 09 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
The procurement is for the supply and delivery of microscopes and related accessories
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND DELIVER LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
Closed 07 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · North-West · Request for quotation
The NRF invites bids to appoint a service provider to supply and deliver laboratory equipment to SAEON Ndlovu (delivery to North-West University, Potchefstroom).
Power Pallet Truck training for 10 personnel in terms of driven machinery regulation requirements in the Occupational Health and Safety act
Closed 04 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Procurement of Power Pallet Truck training for 10 personnel to meet driven machinery regulation requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE ONCE OFF PROCUREMENT OF ONE BOX-CORER FOR THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLAR RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE (SAPRI)
Closed 04 Sept 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Open tender
APPOINTMENT OF A QUALIFIED SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE ONCE OFF PROCUREMENT OF ONE BOX-CORER SYSTEM FOR SAPRI.