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National Research Foundation invites bids for Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence Mineral analyzer. Procurement method: Request for Quotation. Delivery location: iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - iThemba

Issued by National Research Foundation · via eTenders — South Africa (National Treasury)

Published
8 Sept 2026
Closes
23 Sept 2026, 11:00 UTC
Reference
iLABS/RFQ 2025/26/192
Location
South Africa
Sector
Healthcare & Pharma

Details

National Research Foundation invites bids for Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence Mineral analyzer. Procurement method: Request for Quotation. Delivery location: iThemba Old Faure Rd Cape Town 7130 - iThemba LABS - Cape Town - 7100. Province: Western Cape. Bids close on 23 September 2026 11:00 UTC.

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Page 1 of 14 REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

Supplier Name: …………………………………………………………………………

GOODS SERVICE

RFQ Number: iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:192

Description of Services/ Goods: Hand-Held X-Ray Fluorescence Mineral analyzer

(Specifications given from Page 5)

Date Issued: 08 September 2026

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

Closing Time: 11:00 am

Delivery Address: iThemba LABS, Gauteng 92 Empire Road Wits

Braamfontein 2050

Submit RFQ to: [contact details removed]

Date Goods or Service Required: As soon as possible

For More Information (Technical): Dr. Vela Mbele [contact details removed]

For More Information (Supply Chain Management): [contact details removed]

THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY:

  • Where quotations/proposals are R 2 000.00 or more, the preferential Procurement System

Applicable is 80/20

  • Price(s) quoted must be valid for at least sixty (60) days from closing date of the RFQ.
  • Price(s) quoted must be firm and must be inclusive of VAT.

PAYMENT CONDITIONS:

  • For Any advance payments: A payment guarantee approved by iThemba Labs Finance will be

accepted.

  • Payment terms are 30 days from date of invoice received date

o As schedule 3A public entity: Payments terms are 30 days from date of invoices

(should you be awarded). o Should your conditions differ i.e. shorter payment terms, your organisation will be requested to submit a Payment Guarantee to mitigate all risks. o Or shorter payment of 7/14days from delivery date mutually agreed between both

parties, at the time of submitting your pricing proposal

PO Box 722 Somerset West South Africa

Tel: [contact details removed]

Fax: [contact details removed]

Int. Code: +27

Email: [contact details removed]

http: //www.tlabs.ac.za

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  • A firm delivery period must be indicated.
  • Late proposals/quotations / bids will be not be accepted.
  • Submit your B - BBEE Certificate as accredited with SANAS or Sworn affidavit if you are

claiming for specific goals.

  • Bidder / service provider / supplier that fails to provide mandatory RFQ requirements may

be disqualified.

  • Changes made by the / service provider/supplier to the RFQ template and its terms and

conditions will not be considered after the closing date and time

  • Provide CSD Summary Report (www.csd.gov.za ) …

OCID: ocds-9t57fa-169489

Published on eTenders, the South African National Treasury portal.

Context for bidders

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