Procurement of Box-corer for SAPRI.
Irene Matsimela
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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Held on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 · Google Meet link: https://meet.google.com/grp-riud-bpf. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the procurement of one box-corer for the South African Polar Research Infrastructure (SAPRI). Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Research Foundation (NRF) is seeking a service provider to supply one marine Box-corer system for the South African Polar Research Infrastructure. This equipment is used to collect undisturbed seabed samples and must be made of marine-grade stainless steel, rated for depths of 6000 meters, and include two additional sample boxes. The work will be delivered to the Foretrust Building in Cape Town. The contract covers a two-year period and includes the provision of user manuals, maintenance guides, and a two-year manufacturer warranty. The system must feature a specific no-load release mechanism to ensure accurate sampling. All technical documentation and support materials must be provided upon delivery.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- ISO 9001:2015 certification
- Two written references for similar supply projects
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of public, product, and professional indemnity insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Irene Matsimela
Email: tenders@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-534-3618
How to apply: Submit your bid in two separate password-protected PDF folders (one for technical and one for pricing) via email to tenders@saeon.nrf.ac.za or through the National Treasury e-Submission portal. Passwords must be sent separately within two days after the closing date.
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