Procurement of materials and equipment needed for the construction of rain manipulation structures for a long-term drought experiment at Tierberg LTERClosed

Overview

Procurement of materials and equipment needed to construct rain manipulation structures for a long-term drought experiment at Tierberg LTER. This is a supply-and-delivery RFQ aimed at qualified construction-material suppliers who can deliver to a shipping container at the Renu-Karoo Nursery, Prince Albert. Deliveries must occur outdoors and materials must be suitable for permanent outdoor installation. Delivery to 2 Van Dyk Street, Prince Albert, 6930.

Who should consider bidding: suppliers of construction materials and related equipment with capacity to supply the listed items in Table 1, and to cut reinforcing rod sections to 0.5 m as required. The contract is a one-off supply.

Requirements

• Tax and supplier pre-qualification: provide SARS PIN/TCS status, or CSD registration if no TCS; clear of disqualifications related to state service.
• Governance: fully completed SBD 1 (incl. SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and signed Bid Submission Certificate; proof of authority (e.g., company resolution); CSD number.
• Bidder eligibility: BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; validity to claim specific goals; no collusion.
• Technical: materials must be new, unused, outdoor-grade; include datasheets; confirm willingness to cut reinforcing rod sections into 0.5 m lengths.
• Delivery and scope: deliver all specified items to the shipping container at Renu-Karoo Nursery, 2 Van Dyk Street, Prince Albert; delivery date to be arranged after acceptance.
• Pricing: submit pricing on SBD 3.1 or an equivalent company letterhead; price must include delivery and VAT; provide delivery point details if multiple points apply.
• Evaluation: 80/20 price/preference with BBBEE-specific goals; original documents and pricing schedule required.

(Document reference for these specifics: RFQ - Construction Materials.pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline: submissions due by 21 August 2026, 11:00. (RFQ)
• Submission method: PDFs to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za; only PDF documents accepted. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026)
• Required documents (Returnable):
  • Completed Procurement Invitation (SBD 1) incl. SBD 4, 6.1; signed Bid Submission Certificate. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026)
  • Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1) or quotation on letterhead.
  • Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution).
  • Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration or SARS TCS/PIN status.
  • BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
  • Product specifications/datasheets; willingness to cut reinforcing rod sections to 0.5 m.
  • Delivery to 2 Van Dyk Street, Prince Albert, 6930. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026)
• Clarifications: contact SCM or EFTEON in writing via the addresses in the RFQ. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026)
• Where to obtain bid documents: the attached RFQ document (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026); if not attached, via the NRF eTender process.
• Tender validity: 60 days from the closing date.
• Briefing/site visit: Compulsory briefing session/site visit not applicable (N/A). (RFQ)

Notes: The tender includes a detailed materials list (Table 1) and a binding pricing schedule for 41 line items, with delivery to Prince Albert. Breach of fronting, fraud, or collusion rules apply.

Filename reference for all attached specifics: RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS/127/2026 (RFQ - Construction Materials.pdf).