# SHORT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

> This tender closed on 2026-09-14.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/ARIDLAND/DATA LOGGERS/152/2026
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Northern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-14 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of data loggers, multiplexers, and soil moisture probes.** The NRF SAEON Arid Lands Node seeks bids from suppliers of scientific instrumentation to supply the items listed and deliver to SAEON Arid Lands Node, Kimberley.

Items (per scope): 2x CR1000X dataloggers, 2x AM16/32B-ST multiplexers, 6x CS616 10m reflectometers, 6x CS616 20m reflectometers, delivery to SAEON Arid Lands Node, 97 Memorial Road, South Ridge, Kimberley 8301. Contract is a once-off delivery.

#### Requirements
- Fully completed procurement documents: SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid) plus SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and Bid Submission Certificate; proof of authority to sign.
- Tax compliance: SARS PIN/TCS status or CSD registration; separate TCS for JV/consortia; no bids from in-service state personnel.
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; include Master Supplier Number.
- BBBEE: valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; preferential points apply (80/20 system) with specific goals.
- Pricing: Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.1) or quotation on company letterhead; prices in Rand; delivery inclusive; contract ceiling price specified.
- Compliance with GCC/SCC and related procurement rules; declarations on conflict of interest and non-collusion.
- Documentation for specifications compliance and delivery capability; evidence of ability to meet scope of work.

#### How to Apply
- Submissions due 14/09/2026 at 11:00; deliver via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za; PDFs only.
- Documents to submit: completed SBD 1 (and attached forms SBD 4, 6.1, Bid Submission Certificate), pricing (SBD 3.1) or company quotation, CSD number or SARS TCS, BBBEE certificate/sworn affidavit, proof of authority, and any required returnable documents (per the checklist). (See RFQ DATA LOGGERS AND SOIL MOISTURE PROBES.pdf.)
- Clarifications: contact Dr. Zanele Ntshidi via SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za.
- Briefing/site visit: not applicable (N/A).
- Delivery: items must be delivered to SAEON Arid Lands Node, 97 Memorial Road, Kimberley 8301, within the contract’s terms.
- Document source for specifics: RFQ/SAEON/ARIDLAND/DATA LOGGERS/152/2026 (RFQ DATA LOGGERS AND SOIL MOISTURE PROBES.pdf).

## Description

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF DATA LOGGERS, MULTIPLEXERS, AND SOIL MOISTURE PROBES.

Delivery Location: 97 Memorial Road - Kimberley - South Ridge - 8301

## Documents

- RFQ DATA LOGGERS AND SOIL MOISTURE PROBES.pdf

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