Supply and Delivery of Specialist Engineering Materials
Lusindiso Buje
This tender closed on 3 September 2026
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In plain English
Specialist engineering materials are being bought for delivery to NRF-iThemba LABS in Cape Town. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) iThemba LABS invites bids for the supply and delivery of specialist engineering materials. The project is located at the iThemba LABS facility in Faure, Cape Town. The required items include Havar foil, various sizes of Macor machinable glass ceramic rods, high-purity tungsten wire, and tantalum rods. Bidders must provide firm pricing inclusive of VAT, valid for at least 60 days. Delivery is required as soon as possible, and bidders must specify their delivery timelines. The tender closes on 3 September 2026 at 11:00 am.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lusindiso Buje
Email: scm@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1389
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to scm@tlabs.ac.za and cm.thenjwayo@ilabs.nrf.ac.za before the closing date and time. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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