Material Testing Services for the for NRF iThemba LABS, Cape TownClosed

Overview

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. Suitable bidders are laboratories or consulting firms with material testing expertise in adhesives, structural joints, and polymer testing, equipped with calibrated test rigs, and staff with advanced degrees in relevant fields.

Requirements

• CSD registration with National Treasury; provide CSD Summary Report and tax compliance PIN. Prices must be VAT-inclusive and valid for 60 days. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Submit mandatory documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; pricing schedule; CVs showing MSc or higher for supervising personnel; proof of calibrated testing equipment ownership (test frames, load cells, deflection measurement). (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Specific goals and BBBEE: 80/20 price-to-goals system; provide proof of BBBEE status to claim points. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Compliance: PPPFA 2022 regulations; GCC and any special conditions; CSD and tax-compliant status verified. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Scope highlights: Adhesive Structural Joint Testing (Al alloys, Araldite 2031 or equivalent, min 50 samples, 1 kN capacity, cryogenic testing for at least 8 samples; detailed reporting requirements) and Polymoderator Tile Material Testing (B-HDPE per ASTM D-638; 8 specimens at room temp and 8 at cryogenic; report yields, UTS, strains). (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 28 July 2026 at 16:00. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Submission method: via email only to scm3@tlabs.ac.za. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Documents to submit (where applicable):
  • SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; Pricing schedule; CVs and qualifications of personnel; proof of calibrated testing equipment; CSD Summary Report; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration is compulsory; tax compliance verification via PIN. (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Briefing: Not specified in the attached document (no mandatory briefing details provided). (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf (attached). (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf)

Notes: The attached RFQ (RFQ Material Testing 2026.pdf) outlines the detailed scope, evaluation, and bid documents.