Water quality monitoring services for SARAO.
Tumelo Mothupi
In plain English
Water quality monitoring services including sampling, analysis, and reporting for SARAO's Karoo sites are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a SANAS-accredited laboratory or arrangement.
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The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites tenders for water quality monitoring services over a two-year period. The work involves groundwater and potable water sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting at 15 locations across the Northern Cape, including Klerefontein, Vissersskloof, Meysdam, Losberg, and Carnarvon. Key deliverables include quarterly monitoring events, approximately two ad-hoc events per year, and the submission of analytical reports within 15 working days of collection. The service provider must manage sample preservation, cold-chain logistics, and ensure all laboratory analysis complies with SANS 241-1:2015 standards. The project requires a professional approach to field sampling and data interpretation, with the successful bidder responsible for maintaining strict quality control and chain-of-custody procedures throughout the contract duration.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid SANAS accreditation for drinking water analysis or subcontracting agreement
- Personnel must have at least 3 years of relevant experience
- Three signed reference letters for similar projects from the last 5 years
- Equipment register with valid calibration certificates
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tumelo Mothupi
Email: tmothupi@sarao.ac.za
Phone: 011-268-3423
How to apply: Applications must be submitted via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za by 14 August 2026 at 16:00 PM.
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