# Supply and delivery of laboratory equipment

> This tender closed on 2026-07-03.

- **Reference:** iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:60
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-03 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### 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.)

## Description

Supply and delivery of laboratory equipment

Supply and delivery of laboratory equipment

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ for Labarotory Equipment.pdf..pdf
- RFQ for Labarotory Equipment.pdf

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