National Research Foundation
Provision of Shuttle Services at SAAO Cape Town and SAAO Sutherland, Northern-Cape for a Period of Three (3) 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/SAAO/RFQ/119063 for provision of Shuttle Services at SAAO Cape Town and SAAO Sutherland, Northern-Cape for a Period of Three (3) Years..
The opportunity is listed for Western Cape, with delivery or work expected at 1 Observatory Road – Observatory – Cape Town – 7925.
Submissions close on 4 September 2026 at 18:00 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A briefing session is scheduled for 1 January 0001 at 01:52 SAST at N/A.
Key tender details
- Department
- National Research Foundation
- Category
- Transportation and storage
- Industry
- Transport and Logistics
- Procurement method
- Request for Quotation
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- 1 Observatory Road - Observatory - Cape Town - 7925
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026, 18:00 SAST
- Reference
- NRF/SAAO/RFQ/119063
Briefing session
Non-compulsory or not stated as compulsory
1 January 0001, 01:52 SAST
N/A
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