Supply and Delivery of Specialist Engineering MaterialsClosed

Overview

Supply and delivery of specialist engineering materials to NRF-iThemba LABS (Cape Town, Faure) for use at the NRF facilities. Bidders with capability to supply high-pidelity metals and machinable ceramics (and related testing/delivery) should consider bidding, including suppliers of Havar foil, Macor rods, tungsten and tantalum components, and related delivery to Old Faure Road, Faure 7131.

Requirements

• CSD registration and tax-compliant status (verified via CSD PIN)
• Submission of SBD 4 (Bidder Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points) with BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• Pricing valid for at least 60 days from closing date; VAT included; pricing must be firm
• Delivery lead time clearly stated; late proposals not accepted
• Preference under PPPFA 2022 80/20 (price 80, specific goals 20); BBBEE/Specific Goals documentation required
• Submit manufacture’s technical datasheets for the requested items (M)
• Provide CSD Summary Report; ensure tax compliance before award

How to Apply

• Closing date/time: 3 September 2026, 11:00 (RFQ iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:178) (25-042 - RFQ Specialist Engineering Materials rev1.0.pdf)
• Submit to: scm@tlabs.ac.za; cm.thenjwayo@ilabs.nrf.ac.za (RFQ documents attached)
• Documents to submit: SBD 4, SBD 6.1, completed pricing (or formal quotation), manufacture’s datasheets, CSD summary, BBBEE proof, tax compliance status PIN
• Registration: ensure registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) before award (CSD site referenced in the RFQ)
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ attached as 25-042 - RFQ Specialist Engineering Materials rev1.0.pdf

Notes: The NRF/iThemba LABS reserves rights to accept part or all bids and to award to more than one bidder for different items.