Frosted glass artwork installation at SARAO Centre.
Tumelo Mothupi
In plain English
SARAO is procuring the conceptualisation, manufacture, supply, and installation of frosted glass decorative artwork at their Engineering Operations Centre in Klerefontein, Northern Cape. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide B-BBEE status documentation.
Always check the official documentDescription
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites bids for the design, manufacture, and installation of frosted glass decorative artwork. The project is located at the Engineering Operations Centre in Klerefontein, Northern Cape. The work involves applying sandblast frosted designs featuring MeerKAT animals onto four specific glass panels within a twelve-panel staircase corner. The successful bidder must confirm all measurements on-site and obtain SARAO approval for the final artwork before installation. The project must be completed within eight working days of receiving an official purchase order. All costs, including design, materials, labor, and travel, must be included in the final price.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tumelo Mothupi
Email: tmothupi@sarao.ac.za
Phone: 011-268-3423
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to tmothupi@sarao.ac.za by 11:00 AM on 29 September 2026.