NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27

NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27

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Procurement Procurement Invitations

August 21, 2026

BID NUMBER:	NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27
BID DESCRIPTION:	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
Compulsory Site Briefing Session:	A compulsory tender briefing is scheduled for 1 September 2026 and 2 September 2026 spanning two consecutive days. Attendance for both days is mandatory for all bidders. Day 1: Klerefontein Engineering Operations Centre Coordinates for Klerefontein EOC: – 30°58’15.94″S, 21°59’38.68″E Time: 09:00 – 16:00 The session will begin with a detailed briefing on the tender document, held in the Training Room at the Engineering Operations Centre in Klerefontein. Following the briefing, bidders will be taken on a guided walk-through of the full facility to allow sufficient time for inspection, note-taking, and clarification of any technical or operational aspects relevant to the bid requirements. The remainder of the day will be dedicated to visiting the facilities listed in Carnarvon. This ensures that all bidders have adequate opportunity to familiarise themselves with the infrastructure and conditions associated with the scope of work. Day 2: SKA Site Visit Time: 09:00 – 16:00 Day 2 will be allocated to travelling to the SKA site. Bidders will visit all deployment points and receive an overview of the broader site layout and operational environment. A detailed programme for Day 2 will be shared during the Day 1 briefing. Attendance Confirmation Bidders are required to confirm their attendance and indicate the number of representatives who will attend the compulsory briefings. No more than three (3) representatives per bidding entity may be registered for the session. Attendance confirmations must be submitted via email to tender-enquiries@sarao.ac.za no later than 27 August 2027. Transport to the SKA site will be provided by SARAO, and accurate attendee information is essential for logistical planning. Arrangements and Cost of attendance is for the bidder’s own account.
Closing Date and Time of Bid Submission:	16 September 2026 at 12.00PM
Bid Submission:	Bid submission must be through the National Treasury e-submission portal, using the following link – https://admin.etenders.gov.za//Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F
Instructions for Bid Submission:	Login to https://admin.etenders.gov.za//Identity/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F/ using your CSD login details. Go to the ‘search by’ drop down menu. Select ‘tender number’. Enter the tender number – NRF/SARAO SKAR/17/2026-27. Click the plus + icon to expand. Scroll down and click ‘start e- submission’. Note: Bids submitted using any other method than that prescribed above will not be accepted.
Procedural and technical queries to be directed in writing to:	SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT tender-enquiries@sarao.ac.za

NRF_SARAO SKAR_17_2026-27 NKP Security Service Tender Final Download

Annexure F Figure 2 – Security Personnel Deployment Areas A4 Size Download

Annexure A SKA-TEL-SKO-0001040-02 PartA_SouthAfricanSiteInfoInstrucions-Signed Download

Annexure A SKA-TEL-SKO-0001040-02_PartB_SASiteInformation Instructions-Signed Download

Annexure B Checklist_SKA_Security Final Download

Annexure C Reference_Letter_Template Download

Annexure D Schedule_of_Previous_Contracts Download

Annexure E Figure 1 – Illustration of Estimated Distances A4 Size Download

Tender invitaion-NRFSARAO SKAR172026-27 Download

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