# The service provider is required to perform a comprehensive major service, inspection, testing and condition assessment of the existing diesel standby generator.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-22.

- **Reference:** iLABS/RFQ 2026/27/212
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-22 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-15 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Research and development](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M72.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a comprehensive major service, inspection, testing and condition assessment of the existing diesel standby generator.** The NRF/iThemba LABS invites bids from contractors with proven industrial diesel-generator experience, including engine servicing, electrical/control systems, automatic changeover and load testing. The work is a one-off service that includes exhaust repairs, to be performed at iThemba LABS in Johannesburg. A compulsory site briefing is scheduled, with a later submission deadline.

Documentation notes: the attached RFQ text specifies the compulsory site visit on 15 October 2026 at 11:00 and a closing date of 22 October 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ For the UPS Generator 2.pdf).

#### Requirements
- Competent personnel with proven experience in industrial diesel generators; provide qualifications or a company profile and technician details.
- Demonstrated completion of a comparable industrial diesel-generator major service/maintenance in the past 3 years, with client references.
- Submit mandatory returnable documents: Bidder’s Disclosure (SBD 4) and Preference Points Claim (SBD 6.1) with BBBEE documentation.
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax/compliance verifications (CSD PIN).
- Pricing must be provided via the Pricing Schedule and remain valid for 60 days; inclusive of VAT.
- Compliance with PPPFA 80/20; provide CSD, tax compliance and BBBEE status as part of the bid.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 22 October 2026 at 11:00; questions/clarifications not specified (verify in the RFQ if needed).
- Submission method: Email your RFQ to scm2@ilabs.nrf.ac.za (as per the RFQ).
- Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule (with quoted unit prices and total), completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, evidence of qualifications and past comparable work, CSD Summary Report, and any requested lead-time details.
- Pre-qualifications: Ensure you are registered on the CSD and provide tax/compliance status; include CSD supplier number.
- Briefing session: Mandatory briefing on 15 October 2026 at 11:00 at iThemba LABS, 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein, Johannesburg (RFQ document reference).
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ text and pricing schedule are provided in the attached PDFs (RFQ For the UPS Generator 2.pdf).

## Description

The service provider is required to perform a comprehensive major service, inspection, testing and condition assessment of the existing diesel standby generator.

The service provider is required to perform a comprehensive major service, inspection, testing and condition assessment of the existing diesel standby generator.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: 92 Empire Road, Braamfontein , Johannesburg 2050

## Documents

- RFQ For the UPS Generator 2.pdf..pdf
- RFQ For the UPS Generator 2.pdf

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