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Tender - Supply, Delivery and Support of Computing and Networking Equipment for the MeerKAT Band 5B Project

The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (‘SARAO’) hereby invites bid submissions for the following tender -

Tender Number: NRF/SARAO SCBF/45/2026-27
Tender Description: Supply, Delivery and Support of Computing and Networking Equipment for the MeerKAT Band 5B Project
Tender Closing Date and Time: Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12.00PM

PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT SYSTEM:
The 80/20 price and preference points system, as prescribed by Section 4 of the Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022 issued under the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, (Act No 5 of 2000) (PPPFA) will be applied to evaluate this bid.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
Bidders must satisfy the evaluation criteria in Stages 1 and 2 of the bid selection process in order to be evaluated further on price and preference (Stage 3). Failure to do so will result in disqualification.

BID DOCUMENT:
The tender document may be obtained on the SARAO website: http://www.sarao.ac.za/tenders/, or the E-Tender Portal: https://www.etenders.gov.za

BID SUBMISSION
Electronic bid submissions must sent on the National Treasury e-submission portal on or before the closing date, Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 12.00PM.

To submit a bid: Go to the National Treasury e-tender website [https://admin.etenders.gov.za//Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F/]. Log in to the portal using your
Central Supplier Database (CSD) login details. Browse opportunities and search using the Tender Number [NRF/SARAO SKAR/21/2026-27]. Download and read all documents pertaining to the tender carefully. Prepare your submission. Apply for the tender and upload your submission to the portal before the closing date. Save confirmation/reference number.

Guide for e-submissions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9DDXBTUOAw

Late submissions - received after 12.00PM on the closing date, will NOT be accepted.

TENDER ENQUIRIES:
Tender enquiries may be directed to, Email: tender-enquiries@sarao.ac.za

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