Supply and delivery of temperature loggers and sensors.
Lesego Tlou
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is procuring Onset HOBO or equivalent submersible temperature loggers and sensors. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Weather Service invites bids for the supply and delivery of various Onset HOBO temperature loggers, sensors, and associated software. The equipment is required for the Cape Town Weather Office located at the Cape Town International Airport. Key deliverables include pH and temperature data loggers, waterproof shuttles, USB base stations, and specialized software licenses. All items must be delivered to the specified Cape Town facility, with delivery costs included in the total bid price. The closing date for this tender is 13 October 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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lesego Tlou
Email: Lesego.Tlou@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6279
How to apply: Submit bid documents electronically via email to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za before the closing date and time of 13 October 2026 at 11:00 am.
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