# The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS InReach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-17.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026-B
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Eastern Cape
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-17 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS InReach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices.** Bidders with Garmin authorisation, InReach knowledge, and Garmin subscription management experience should consider bidding. The contract covers subscription payments, activation, and ongoing management for four GPSMAP 86i devices, over a five-year period with potential ad-hoc changes to devices and subscriptions.

#### Requirements
- Garmin Authorisation letter confirming the bidder is an authorised Garmin service provider, reseller, distributor or agent.
- Demonstrate InReach knowledge with a brief overview of the Garmin inReach Professional Enable package and features.
- Demonstrate Garmin supply experience with a verifiable client reference or prior invoice/purchase order.
- Fully completed Pricing Schedule (SBD 3.2) and a detailed quotation on company letterhead; returnable documents submitted.
- Compliance paperwork: SBD 1 (Procurement Invitation) with SBD 4, SBD 6.1 and Bid Submission Certificate; proof of authority (e.g., company resolution); CSD registration; valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Tax/compliance: SARS tax PIN or TCS status; Central Supplier Database registration; eligibility to bid (no disqualifying state involvement).
- Scope specifics: activate and manage Garmin inReach Professional Enable for four devices; allow ad-hoc changes (add/remove devices, adjust packages) within a provisional sum (R30,000) without a new contract.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 17 September 2026 at 11:00.  
- Submission method: PDFs emailed to **SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za** (PDFs only) (RFQ - inReach Subscriptions_Readvert.pdf).
- Documents to submit (as applicable): SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 3.2 pricing, proof of authority, CSD number or SARS PIN/TCS, BBBEE certificate or affidavit, Garmin authorisation letter, InReach knowledge overview, Garmin supply reference, and any other Returnable Documents.
- Clarifications: via the contact details listed in the RFQ (no briefing session required; briefing N/A).
- Where documents come from: details and required evidence are specified in the RFQ document (RFQ/SAEON/ELWANDLE/INREACH SUBSCRIPTION/142/2026; RFQ - inReach Subscriptions_Readvert.pdf).

## Description

The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS InReach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices.

The appointment of a service provider to manage a Garmin GPS InReach subscription on SAEON’s Elwandle’s behalf for four devices.

Delivery Location: 04 Gomery road - Summerstrand - Gqerberha - 6001

## Documents

- RFQ - inReach Subscriptions\_Readvert.pdf

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