# Provision of Electron Beam Welding Services to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape, for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis

> This tender closed on 2026-07-07.

- **Reference:** iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:58
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-07 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of Electron Beam Welding Services for iThemba LABS (Faure, Western Cape) for 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis.** Bidders should have EBW capability plus research and development welding/metallurgy skills (e.g., Niobium, Inconel 625), plus compliance with South African PPPFA 2022, B-BBEE, and SBD/CSD requirements. Target quantities: up to 180 targets per year; shipping managed by iThemba LABS.

#### Requirements
- Proven Electron Beam Welding of production targets, including: seal width 0.5 mm, no gallium creep (CT-check), helium leak test with certification, and capsules free of defects.
- R&D capability for new production targets and welding/metallurgy, including EBW, TIG, MIG, SMAW, SAW; design/consultation services; experience with ferrrous, light, precious metals and alloys (e.g., Niobium, Inconel 625).
- Demonstrate welding capabilities via a company profile/portfolio; provide relevant certifications/qualifications.
- Administrative/compliance: complete SBD 4 and SBD 6.1; provide CSD Summary Report; BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; pricing using prescribed schedules; VAT-inclusive pricing; payment terms of 30 days from receipt of invoice; price validity at least 60 days.
- Registration/tax: on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax-compliant status verification.
- Pricing and delivery: Yearly pricing for three years; include year-by-year totals; shipping costs to be borne by iThemba LABS (no bidder shipping cost).

(Refer to RFQ documents for specifics: RFQ Electron Beam Welding.pdf and RFQ Electron Beam Welding.pdf..pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submit to scm3@tlabs.ac.za (RFQ iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:58). Closing: 07 July 2026 at 16:00; start date ~31 August 2026. Include:
- Documents: SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with BBBEE proof, Pricing Schedule (Year 1–3, VAT inclusive), company profile/portfolio, CSD Summary Report, BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD Supplier Number, tax PIN.
- Ensure pricing is compliant, complete, and valid for 60 days from closing.
- If needed, refer to (RFQ Electron Beam Welding.pdf) for detailed specs and (RFQ Electron Beam Welding.pdf) for conditions and CSD guidance.

## Description

Provision of Electron Beam Welding Services to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape, for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis

Provision of Electron Beam Welding Services to iThemba LABS, Faure, Western Cape, for a period of 36 months on an as-and-when-required basis

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ Electron Beam Welding.pdf..pdf
- RFQ Electron Beam Welding

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## Published on

- [National Research Foundation (NRF)](https://www.nrf.ac.za/ilabs-rfq-2026-2758/)
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