Supply and delivery of gear-motor for telescope dome.
SCM
Closing date
1 June 2026
Location
2 OBSERVATORY ROAD-Observatory-Cape Town-7925
Estimated value
R 50 000
Published
25 May 2026
Tender no.
NRF-SAAO-RFQ-117259
Description
The South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO) needs a spare gearmotor for a telescope dome in Sutherland. The motor should match SEW Eurodrive K37DRN63M4 specifications, with an output shaft speed of 13 RPM and torque of 133 ± 2 Nm. Delivery is to SAAO in Cape Town.
Requirements
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit detailing annual turnover.
- CSD registration required.
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: scm@saao.ac.za
Phone: 021-201-1634
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted to scm@saao.ac.za by Monday, 01 June 2026 at 16:00 pm.