National Research Foundation
Appointment of registered national key point security service provider for sarao/skao facilities in the karoo in and near carnarvon, Northern Cape for a period of five (5) years
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
National Research Foundation is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27 for aPPOINTMENT OF REGISTERED NATIONAL KEY POINT SECURITY SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SARAO/SKAO FACILITIES IN THE KAROO IN AND NEAR CARNARVON, NORTHERN CAPE FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS.
The opportunity is listed for Northern Cape, with delivery or work expected at SARAO/SKAO FACILITIES IN THE KAROO – – Carnarvon – 8925.
Submissions close on 16 September 2026 at 14:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 1 September 2026 at 11:00 SAST at At the Klerefontein Engineering Operations Centre, over two consecutive days, 1 and 2 September 2026.
Key tender details
- Department
- National Research Foundation
- Industry
- Security
- Procurement method
- Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- SARAO/SKAO FACILITIES IN THE KAROO - - Carnarvon - 8925
- Closing date
- 16 September 2026, 14:00 SAST
- Reference
- NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27
Briefing session
Compulsory
1 September 2026, 11:00 SAST
At the Klerefontein Engineering Operations Centre, over two consecutive days, 1 and 2 September 2026
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Special conditions
Compulsory briefing will be held over 2 consecutive days. Please check the bid document for full details. MANDATORY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure that the completed and signed Invitation to Bid Form, together with all mandatory returnable documents and schedules required for the administrative evaluation criteria (outlined in the table on page 32-34), are submitted. In addition, all mandatory functionality evaluation criteria indicated below must be submitted in accordance with the mandatory requirements detailed in the table on pages 35–37 of the bid document. For a comprehensive description of the mandatory criteria, refer to the attached bid document.
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