Publishing services for Kruger2026 Conference proceedings.
SCM Team
In plain English
The NRF iThemba LABS is procuring publishing services for the proceedings of the Kruger2026 Conference. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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NRF iThemba LABS invites bids for publishing services for the Seventh Biennial Workshop on Discovery Physics at the LHC (Kruger2026). The work involves publishing 50 academic papers, totaling 300 pages, as open-access online proceedings. Key deliverables include assigning DOI identifiers, indexing through CrossRef, performing quality checks on PDFs, and providing English language editing. The service provider must maintain the proceedings online indefinitely and provide citation tracking metrics. The project timeline requires submission by 30 April 2027, with final publication due by 30 June 2027. The work will be managed through the provider's online submission platform.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proven experience managing conference proceedings of over 100 papers
- Technical proof of database indexing and discovery services
- Proof of a stable online submission management platform
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Team
Email: scm3@tlabs.ac.za
Phone: 021-843-1345
How to apply: Quotes must be submitted via email to Scm3@tlabs.ac.za by 16:00 on 25 June 2026.
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