Supply of heavy-duty fabric for telescope dome.
SCM
Description
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) is seeking a supplier to manufacture and deliver a heavy-duty fabric windblind for their 1.9-metre telescope dome in Cape Town. The project requires the fabric to be 3.95 metres wide and seven metres long, capable of handling high winds and cold temperatures. The material must match the weight of the original fabric to ensure the existing motorized system functions correctly. Bidders must attend a compulsory site visit to take measurements and inspect the original material. The work will be delivered to the SAAO facility in Observatory, Cape Town. The closing date for this tender is 11 June 2026.
Requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must attend the compulsory site visit
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1634
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to scm@saao.ac.za by 16:00 on 11 June 2026.
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