Service Provider for Radio Astronomy Displays.
Tumelo Mothupi
In plain English
SARAO is seeking a service provider for the conceptualisation, manufacturing, and installation of radio astronomy image gallery displays. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide B-BBEE documentation for preference points.
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The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites bids for the design, manufacturing, and installation of two large-scale radio astronomy image gallery displays. The project will take place at the SARAO Engineering Operations Centre in Klerefontein, Northern Cape. The work involves creating displays for the canteen area, focusing on global and South African radio astronomy history. The successful bidder must complete the project within 12 working days of receiving a purchase order. All artwork requires SARAO approval before installation, and bidders must verify all site measurements independently.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a 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 12:00 PM on 03 September 2026.
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