# Precision manufacture and supply of NaI target pellet compaction and cold-pressure welding tooling to iThemba LABS Faure Western Cape

- **Reference:** iLABS/RFP2026/27-01
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-27
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-06 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md), [Fabricated metal products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C25.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of precision tooling for NaI target pellet production, including Brushing Jig, Punch & Die Set, and Pressure Welding Jig assemblies for iThemba LABS Faure.** The NRF invites bids from suppliers with proven capability in precision tooling, CNC machining, heat treatment, surface finishing, and quality verification, under a two‑stage process with confidentiality NDA for Stage 2 drawings. Submissions are electronic to Scm3@tlabs.ac.za and close 06 November 2026 at 16:00. Deliverables must meet ISO/SABS standards, with delivery 6 weeks from award and payment terms of 30 days. Bidders must be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with PPPFA/BBEE rules. (RFQ NaI Target 2 stage.pdf) 

#### Requirements
- Stage 1: demonstrate capability; sign confidentiality/Non‑Disclosure for Stage 2 drawings. 
- Three or more comparable precision tooling projects in the last five years. 
- Access to CNC machining and precision finishing; provide equipment list and tolerances. 
- Experience machining hardened tool steels (Böhler K110) and heat treatment capability with certificates. 
- Surface finishing and assembly/functional verification capabilities; provide evidence. 
- Technical compliance statement; provide material, heat treatment, hardness and dimensional inspection certificates. 
- Deliverables include material certificates, heat treatment certificates, hardness tests, and dimensional inspection reports. 
- SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms; B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; CSD summary; tax compliance. 
- Compliance with PPPFA 80/20, GCC, and any special conditions. 
- On‑time delivery (6 weeks from award) and fully assembled tooling ready for use. 

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 06 November 2026, 16:00; submit via email to Scm3@tlabs.ac.za (proposals via email only) (RFQ NaI Target 2 stage.pdf). 
- Documents to complete/submit: SBD 4, SBD 6.1; CSD Summary; B‑BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; material/heat treatment/hardness certificates; dimensional inspection reports. 
- Registrations/pre‑qualifications: CSD registration required; tax compliance status verification; PPPFA compliance. 
- Briefing: Stage 2 requires NDA before receiving detailed drawings; no formal mandatory briefing is indicated. 
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ NaI Target 2 stage.pdf (attached).

## Description

Precision manufacture and supply of NaI target pellet compaction and cold-pressure welding tooling to iThemba LABS Faure Western Cape

## Documents

- RFQ NaI Target 2 stage.pdf..pdf
- RFQ NaI Target 2 stage.pdf

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