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Overview

Procurement of 25 units of 10 µg/cm² arc-evaporated carbon foils on glass substrate with parting agent for ToF-ERDA timing detectors, to NRF iThemba LABS. Bidders should have capabilities in ultra-thin carbon foil production/handling and related detector components, with appropriate QA.

Requirements

• Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) is compulsory.
• Tax compliance status verification (PIN) required.
• Submit Standard Bidding Documents: SBD 4 (Bidder disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference points claim) with BBBEE documentation.
• Provide BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for specific goals; BBEE claims follow PPPFA 2022 rules.
• Price must be inclusive of VAT and valid for 60 days from RFQ closing.
• Delivery lead time: firm delivery period must be indicated; performance evaluated on administrative compliance, price, and BBBEE (80/20).
• Provide CSD Summary Report; ensure tax/compliance status PIN is verifiable.
• Pricing schedule: complete for 25 units + delivery charge; total VAT-inclusive.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 3 July 2026 at 11:00; submit RFQ to scm2@tlabs.ac.za (RFQ for Labarotory Equipment.pdf).
• Documents to submit: SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (with BBBEE proof), Pricing Schedule, CSD Summary Report, Tax PIN, and any required bid documents (as per attached forms).
• Required registrations: on the CSD (www.csd.gov.za).
• Briefing session: not specified in the attached document; briefing details (date/mandatory) are not provided.
• Where to obtain bid documents: attached RFQ (RFQ for Labarotory Equipment.pdf).
• Product detail reference: 10 µg/cm² Arc-Evaporated Carbon Foils on Glass Substrate with Parting Agent (25 pieces) for ToF-ERDA detectors. (See attached specification on page 5 of the RFQ PDF.)