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
SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND SERVICE OF A HIGH PURITY GERMANIUM DETECTOR FOR THE NUCLEAR MEDICINE DEPARTMENT AT ITHEMBA LABS, CAPE TOWN
Closed 04 Aug 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Open tender
Supply, delivery, installation and service of a High-Purity Germanium (HPGe) detector and associated software for the Nuclear Medicine Department at iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
NRF-SAASTA seeks a service provider to deliver architectural design services for renovating the Auditorium and the VC Wood Meeting Hall at the Didacta Building.
RFQ/SAEON/GRASSLAND/POLYVANTIS CAST/107/2026
Closed 31 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Supply and delivery of Polyvantis Cast Clear Sheet, 3mm to SAEON.
Material Testing Services for the for NRF iThemba LABS, Cape Town
Closed 28 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
The NRF iThemba LABS invites quotes for Material Testing Services, including adhesive structural joint testing and polymoderator tile testing, to be carried out at iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
LABS/RFQ 2026/27:103
Closed 28 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Material Testing Services for NRF iThemba LABS, Cape Town
National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
Procurement of theoretical and practical training on Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) systems for two Mechanical Technicians.
iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:80
Closed 23 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
This RFQ seeks the supply and installation of galvanized steel light poles and solar streetlights, with CIDB grading 1EP or higher.
National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
This RFQ seeks a service provider for reactive maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, supply, delivery and installation of new HVAC equipment for a period of 3 years.
National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Procurement of McFarland Reference Standards (McFarland Equivalence Turbidity Standard Set) for iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
LABS/RFQ 2026/27:86
Closed 21 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Supply and delivery of McFarland Reference Standards to iThemba LABS, Cape Town.
Supply and Delivery of handheld O2 monitors or equivalent with the full specifications on page five (5) to iThemba Labs Faure Western Cape
Closed 21 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Supply and delivery of handheld O₂ monitors or equivalent to iThemba Labs Faure Western Cape.
SupplySupply and delivery of Particle Detector to iThemba LABS, Gauteng and delivery of Particle Detector to iThemba LABS, Gauteng
Closed 21 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
Procurement of one ORTEC TB-018-150-200 particle detector (or equivalent) and delivery to iThemba LABS in Gauteng.
LABS/RFQ 2026/27:96
Closed 20 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
Supply and delivery of Bronze, brass & Carbon graphite substrates material to iThemba LABS, Gauteng.
Supply and delivery of Bronze, brass & Carbon graphite substrates material to iThemba LABS, Gauteng.
Closed 20 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Gauteng · Request for quotation
Procurement of Bronze, brass & Carbon graphite substrates materials for iThemba LABS; suppliers with metallurgical substrate capabilities should bid.
Supply and delivery of Detectors to iThemba LABS, Gauteng
Closed 20 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Procurement of Canberra Partially Depleted PIPS Rutherford Backscattering Spectrometry (RBS) alpha detectors (PD 150-14-100 AM, active area 150 mm2) for iThemba LABS TAMS Gauteng, with delivery to iThemba LABS.
National Research Foundation · Eastern Cape · Request for quotation
The NRF-SAASTA RFQ seeks a PSIRA-registered service provider to supply, deliver and install CCTV cameras, laser beams, and upgrade the existing alarm system at St Johns College Technology and Innovation Hub.
NRF/ RIISA RFQ 2026/27:23
Closed 17 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
The NRF seeks to appoint a 2SG CIDB-graded or higher SG CIDB-graded service provider to remove existing doors, supply and install automated doors at the NRF premises in Pretoria, Brummeria.
RIISA/RFQ 2026/27:77
Closed 17 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for Quotation
The NRF invites bids for the supply and delivery of NEHAWU regalia to the NRF Building, Meiring Naudé Road, Brummeria, Pretoria.
iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:36-01
Closed 16 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · National · Request for quotation
Provision of publishing services for the Kruger2026 conference proceedings for NRF iThemba LABS; suitable for established academic publishers with a proven track record in online open‑access publication of nuclear science conference…
Procurement for Supply and Delivery of a 20 meters ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) door seal strip to iThemba Labs Faure Western Cape.
Closed 15 Jul 2026National Research Foundation · Western Cape · Request for quotation
Procurement for Supply and Delivery of a 20-meter EPDM door seal strip to iThemba Labs Faure Western Cape.