Storage Rental for SAEON Marine Equipment, Cape Town
Irene Matsimela
This tender closed on 10 August 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 29 July 2026 at 11:00 · Online via Google Meet. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Storage rental space for marine sampling equipment in Cape Town for five years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The National Research Foundation (NRF) is seeking a secure storage facility for the South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON) in Cape Town. The facility must provide 100 square metres of space for marine research equipment. Key requirements include 24-hour security, fire detection systems, and proximity within 10 km of the Foreshore area. If the unit is not on the ground floor, a goods lift capable of handling 1 ton is required. The contract duration is five years, with fixed pricing for the first two years and variable pricing thereafter. The tender closes on 10 August 2026.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COID Act)
- Proof of public liability and professional indemnity insurance
- Certification for fire detection and alarm systems
Contact & how to apply
Name: Irene Matsimela
Email: tenders@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-534-3618
How to apply: Submit electronic bids to tenders@saeon.nrf.ac.za. Use a two-folder system (Technical and Pricing) in password-protected PDF format. Send the password in a separate email between 1 minute and 2 days after the closing time.
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