Tenders & RFQs
Tenders
Supply and delivery of Server Equipment as Hot-Spares for an existing environment with extended warranty
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO SDP/46/2020-21
Due Date: 18 January 2021 11:00 am
Electronic submissions must be sent to tenders@ska.ac.za. Bids must be submitted in two separate password-protected zip folders, one with the compliance and technical response, and the second with the financial response. Folders must be titled with the bidder’s company name and folder title. Attachments are limited to 25 MB per email. Bidders are to send an email to tenders@ska.ac.za post submission with their passwords and to confirm that their bids have been received, and this will be confirmed by SARAO via email.
Notice of extension of bid closing date
The SARAO Science Data Processing (SDP) section operates a significant computing system in support of the processing and storage of Astronomy products of the various telescopes operated by SARAO. Due to ongoing operational changes, we require the expansion of certain capabilities of this computing system, mostly in the form of additional computing servers to match those already deployed.
This bid is therefore for the supply of additional computing servers which will act as hot spares for servers already in use. All equipment supplied must include a 5-year basic next business day warranty.
Interested parties must either be the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the equipment specified, or an authorised reseller.
Supply and Support of The Google Apps Suite for Business and Vault Services for SARAO for a period of 3 Years
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO SICT/33/2020-21
Due Date: 30 October 2020 11:00 am
Electronic submissions must be sent to tenders@ska.ac.za. Bids must be submitted in two separate password-protected zip folders, one with the compliance and technical response, and the second with the financial response. Folders must be titled with the bidder’s company name and folder title. Attachments are limited to 25 MB per email. Bidders are to send an email to tenders@ska.ac.za post submission with their passwords and to confirm that their bids have been received, and this will be confirmed by SARAO via email.
SARAO invites bids for the continuation of the unified messaging system based on the Google GSuite Platform as well as Google Vault/Back up services and Google cloud storage services.
Google GSuite has been used in SARAO since the inception of the project in 2010. The solution has scaled with the growth of the organisation and has become a critical business application used for collaboration including calendar and resource management and document management specifically in the science, engineering and business process areas. Google GSuite supports document formats including spreadsheets, documents (including MS Word),
presentations, drawing, photo and video imagery. All of these services are delivered on top of the underlying Google Cloud storage platform, Google Drive, which is bundled with the licensing of the product.
Recently there have been changes in the Google GSuite licensing model which allows both a “pay as you go” and an “unlimited” usage model for the cloud storage, giving SARAO the flexibility to select the optimal options. The cloud platform enables a critical and secure global access to all of the above-mentioned services aligning well with the mode of the organisation, that being to host the global engineering project Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope.
The bid has requirements to allow changes in the active license usage up to a limit of 520 licenses to accommodate organisational expansion and contraction over the period of the contract.
The services will be provided to all SARAO staff and qualifying contractors based at offices in Cape Town in the Western Cape, Johannesburg, Hartebeeshoek Radio Astronomy Observatory in Gauteng and the MeerKAT Radio Telescope site and Carnarvon in the Northern Cape as well as staff working remotely within South Africa and Internationally.
Land Surveying Services in Support of the establishment of the SKA Radio Telescope in the Karoo
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO PEP/20/2020-21
Date has been extended to: 16 October 2020 11:00 am
Compulsory Briefing Session: Due to risks associated with Covid-19, a virtual briefing session will take place via Zoom for this tender on Tuesday, 22 September 2020 at 11.00AM. Bidders who would like to register for the virtual briefing session must do so by sending an email to Anwuli Okecha (anwuli@ska.ac.za); not later than 16.00PM, 21 September 2020 with “Reg Virtual Briefing Session NRF/SARAO PEP/20/2020-21” in the Subject line.
Only bidders who attended the compulsory briefing session may submit additional queries, if any, pertaining to the contents of the document to Anwuli Okecha (anwuli@ska.ac.za) and Alice Pienaar-Marais (piernaarmarais@ska.ac.za). Responses to queries will be addressed in the form of bid clarification letters and sent to all bidders that attended the compulsory briefing session.
Bid Submission: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS must be sent to – tenders@ska.ac.za. Bids must be submitted in two separate folders, one with the compliance and technical response, and the second with the financial response. Folders must be titled with the bidding entity name and folder title.
Note: The financial response must be password protected and the password emailed to anwuli@ska.ac.za. Please see attached as Annexure I – Electronic Bid Submission for Bidders v1a for assistance in this regard.
Annexures can be dowloaded here
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) embarked on a land acquisition programme during 2015 to 2017 to acquire identified portions of land to enable the construction and protection of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Radio Telescope. South Africa, in collaboration with Australia, were jointly awarded the SKA in 2012.
SARAO has secured 40 portions of land as part of the SKA land acquisition programme. This equates to 135 245 hectares of land which forms part of the NRF-owned land where 80% of the SKA Radio Telescope will be established.
The properties are distributed over 3 municipal areas. The majority of the properties fall within the Kareeberg and Karoo Hoogland Municipal jurisdiction and the remainder fall in the Hantam Municipality. SARAO is currently undertaking a process to rezone the NRF-owned land to enable the construction and operation of the SKA Radio Telescope. The NRF-owned land was declared a National Park on 27 March 2020, by the Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Fisheries.
Due to the strategic nature of the SKA Observatory, the SKA Site Complex has been declared as a National Key Point in terms of the National Key Points Act (Act 102 of 1980). SARAO has taken the decision not to consolidate the acquired properties. It is however important to ensure that the boundaries of the NRF-owned land be verified and confirmed, considering that some of these properties were surveyed as far back as in the late 1800s.
The SKA Radio Telescope also requires land servitudes to accommodate 3 spiral arms which extend up to 120km baselines from the SKA Core area. It is estimated that an approximately 1 200 hectares will be required to establish the required infrastructure in the spiral arms based on the proposed SKA detailed engineering designs.
Design, Supply, Configuration and Installation of a Next Generation Enterprise Firewall Solution, Including Hardware, Training, licensing and support for a period of Five years
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO SNET/18/2020-21
Date has been extended to: 22 September 2020 11:00 am
Compulsory Briefing Session: A compulsory briefing session will be held for this tender on 1 September 2020 at 10.00AM. However, due to risks associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and National Lockdown, the briefing session will be held virtually via the Zoom application. Interested parties must register their intention to attend the briefing session with Ms. Anwuli Okecha (anwuli@ska.ac.za) by 16.00PM on 28 August 2020, which will ensure they are invited to attend, and sent the meeting link.
Bid Submission: Electronic submissions must be sent to tenders@ska.ac.za. Bids must be submitted in two separate password protected zip files, one with the compliance and technical response, and the second with the financial response. Folders must be titled with the bidder’s company name and folder title. Attachments are limited to 25 MB per email. Bidders are to send an email to tenders@ska.ac.za post submission with the password and to confirm that their bids have been received, and this will be confirmed by SARAO via email.
SARAO invites bids for the design, supply, configuration and installation of a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution with Unified Threat Management, and licensing for its sites in Cape Town, Losberg, Johannesburg, Carnarvon, Klerefontein, and CHPC (Centre for High Performance Computing in Rosebank Cape Town – SARAO equipment is hosted here). This includes the hardware, training, licensing and support for a period of 5 years.
The NGFW solution will replace the existing SARAO Check Point firewalls which have reached their end of life and will no longer be supported.
The NGFW should be supplied with a compatible Security Analytics and Log Management component and Centralized Firewall Management component, as well as an Authentication component to integrate NGFW with the SARAO IdM (Identity Management System – this is an industry standard IdM and we are currently out on tender for its procurement and implementation). This integration should be demonstrated through a reference document, complete with example analytics, reports generated and central management & administration of the firewall appliances illustrated.
The NGFW will be setup in an Active/Passive HA (High Availability) mode in two sites, namely the SARAO Cape Town and Losberg sites, with 4 Non-HA (High Availability) smaller appliances in the remaining four sites (Johannesburg, Carnarvon, Klerefontein and CHPC). Should the active unit go down on the HA setup, the other will immediately become the active firewall. The units will control traffic to and from the internal network, other site offices and the internet. Our current ISP (Internet Service Provider) is the Tertiary Education Network (TENET) which provides a 10Gbps connection at each site.
Procurement of an Enterprise Identity Management Software Including The Assessment, Design, Implementation, support and training to address SARAO Identity Management needs
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO SNET/005/2020-21
Date has been extended to: 3 August 2020 11:00 am
Compulsory Briefing Session: A compulsory briefing session will be held for this tender on 7 July 2020 at 10.00AM. However, due to risks associated with the Covid-19 pandemic and National Lockdown, the briefing session will be held virtually via the Zoom application. Interested parties must register their intention to attend the briefing session with Ms. Anwuli Okecha (anwuli@ska.ac.za) by 16.00PM on 3 July 2020, which will ensure they are invited to attend, and sent the meeting link.
SARAO is seeking to procure an enterprise Identity Management software from respondents, who can offer consultation engagement services to perform assessment, design, implementation, support and training to address our Identity Management (IdM) needs. The solution should cover at minimum, Software Licensing and Professional Services Implementation as per the scope of work / service specifications attached.
The Appointment of (A) Specialist/s to Undertake Integrated Water Use Licence Applications (IWULAS) and General Authorisation (GA) Applications for SKA1_Mid Water Uses and Supporting Specialist Studies to the Iwula Process and Integrated Environmental Management Plan (IEMP)
BID Reference: NRF/SARAO PEP/11/2020-21
Closing date has been extended to 10 July 2020 11:00 am
Compulsory Briefing Session: Due to risks associated with Covid-19, a briefing session will not be held for this tender. Instead, bidders may submit any queries pertaining to the contents of the document to Anwuli Okecha (anwuli@ska.ac.za) or Gabriella Duncan (gduncan@ska.ac.za). Comments will be addressed on a weekly basis in a bid clarification document and sent to interested bidders. Queries will be addressed up until one (1) week before the tender closing date, after which responses to queries will not be provided. NOTE: Should you be interested in bidding for this tender, please register your interest to
anwuli@ska.ac.za so that clarifications communications may be sent to you.
Supporting Appendixes:
- Appendix A – SKA1_MID core IWULA 25092019
- Appendix B – SKA1_MID overhead and underground infrastructure_DWS Risk Assessment_2018.10.01
- Appendix C – SKA1_MID Hydrogeological Investigation
- Appendix D – Gap analysis and ecology, bats and aquatic site assessments
- Appendix E – Visserskloof Geohydrological Yield Test Report
- Appendix F – Visserskloof construction camp and services
- Appendix G – Integrated Environmental Management Plan for SKA1_MID
- Appendix H – SKASA_Stormwater Management Plan and Water Balance
- Appendix I (DRAFT) – South African Site Information SKA1_MID
- Appendix J – Template_ projects completed in the last 5 years
Scope of Work Summary
In total the SARAO will require the appointed contractor to complete and submit a maximum of six (6) Water Use Licence Applications (WULAs)/ Integrated WULAs (IWULAs). This total number may be less if some of these applications can be a GA instead of an IWULA.
Supply and Delivery of a Trailer Mounted Access Platform (Cherry Picker), including Operator Training and 5 Year Service Plan
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SOPS 001 2019
Closing date has been extended to 25 May 2020 11:00 am
Notice of Extension of Bid Closing Date
SARAO invites bidders to bid for the supply and delivery of a Trailer Mounted Access Platform with 14.70m working height and 225kg working load.
Provision of Air Charter Services to SARAO for a Period of Three Years
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SAIR 001 2019
Closing date has been extended to : 22 May 2020 11:00 am
Notice on Extension of Bid Period
Please be advised of the Amended Requirements below:
SSA0000-0000V1-01 RS Rev 3_Amendment 210420
NRF SARAO SAIR 001 2019_Amendment 210420
SARAO requires a safe, reliable, flexible and cost-effective air charter service to transport its staff, and small light cargo from Cape Town and Gauteng to the Karoo Astronomy Reserve.
SARAO intends to contract a first-rate air charter company to provide services based on the requirements of this document, including Annexure 1 (Document number: SSA0000-0000V1-01 RS Rev 3), for a period of 3 years. Once concluded, the contract will need to meet SARAO’s operational needs for an air charter service, while ensuring the safety of its personnel, reliability and availability of services at the best price and a one-stop-solution.
Design, Construction and handover of the Infrastructure for the Meerkat Extension Project, near Carnarvon in the Northern Cape
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SKA1 001 2020
Closing date has been extended to : 25 May 2020 11:00 am
Bid Clarification Letter – Extension of Tender Closing Date
Supporting Documents
- NRF SARAO SKA1-001-2020 – MeerKAT Extension Tender Evaluation (Financial)
- NRF SARAO SKA1-001-2020 – MeerKAT Extension Tender Evaluation (Technical)
- SSA4003-0007-022 – SARAO MeerKAT Extension Project – NEC4 Contract Template
- SSA4003-0007-004 – MeerKAT Extension Infrastructure Scope of Work
- SSA4003-0007-024 – MeerKAT Extension Infrastructure Site Boundaries (in tender)
- SSA4003-0007-021 – MeerKAT Extension Power and Fibre Trenches Layout drawing
- SSA4003-0007-023 – MeerKAT Extension Roads to dishes drawing (overall)
- Google earth project file (KMZ)
- SSA4003-0007-005 – MeerKAT extension Programme
- SKA-TEL-SKO-0001040-South African Site Information & Instructions SKA1-MID
Please note: Detailed drawings will be provided at the tender briefings
Briefing Sessions:
Session 1: 09 March 2020 starting at 10h00 am
A compulsory clarification meeting (documentation) with representatives of the Employer will take place at The Auditorium, SARAO Cape Town Office, 2 Fir Street, Old Times Media Building, Black River Park North Entrance, Observatory (Coordinates: 33°55’58.9″S; 18°28’14.8″E ) on 09 March 2020 starting at 10h00.
Session 2: 11 March 2020 starting at 10h30 am
A further compulsory clarification meeting (site conditions) will be held on site at the SKA site complex, Losberg. Directions: Take the R63 from Carnarvon in the direction of Williston. Then, 11.4km West of the town of Carnarvon turn right on to the provincial road P02996. Follow this road for 65 km and turn left to the SKA security check point. Sign in at security and proceed to the Karoo Array Processor Building (KAPB). (Coordinates: 30º45’14.48” South, 21º25’53.71” East) on 11 March 2020 starting at 10h30.
Brief Summary
The National Research Foundation invites tenders for the Design, Construction and Handover of the Infrastructure for the MeerKAT Extension Phase of the SKA1_MID Project of the SKA Instrument at the SARAO Karoo site for the SKA Project, near Carnarvon in the Northern Cape.
Supply and delivery of Data Storage Nodes
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SCSA 003 2019
Closing date: 20 March 2020 11:00 am
SARAO Science Data Processing (SDP) operates a storage system to archive Astronomy products of the various telescopes operated by SARAO. The storage system is located at the CHPC in Rosebank, Cape Town. The storage system runs Ceph, an open-source distributed storage software. The contracted bidder is required to deliver servers to increase the storage systems raw capacity by 1PB.
Supply and delivery of a GPS Signal Equipment
BID Reference: NRF SARAO STFR 001 2019
Closing date: 20 January 2020 11:00 am
SARAO requires the Supply and delivery of a GPS Signal Equipment.
Supply and delivery of a GPS Signal Equipment
BID Reference: NRF SARAO STFR 001 2019
Closing date: 20 January 2020 11:00 am
SARAO requires the Supply and delivery of a GPS Signal Equipment.
DESIGN, MANUFACTURE AND DELIVERY OF REMOTE STATION SHIELDED EMC ENCLOSURES
BID Reference: NRF SARAO RFI 002 2019
Closing date: 24 January 2020 11:00 am
The SARAO Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) team has a need to deploy commercial-off-theshelf
(COTS) and in-house developed hardware at different locations. The enclosures needed are for two existing remote stations, both stations are located approximately 20km from the SARAO core site, with a further two remote stations, planned for, and a Fixed RFI Monitoring Station on top of Losberg. The hardware mentioned above generates radio frequency emissions, therefore it is necessary to shield the equipment in a powered, shielded enclosure such that these emissions do not interfere with the MeerKAT radio telescope.
Five shielded enclosures are required for the three following systems:
(1) 2 x ComRAD Passive Coherent Location (PCL) System
(2) 1 x Losberg Fixed RFI Monitoring Station (RMS)
(3) 2 x ComRAD Solar Power System
An option for four additional systems may be required –
(1) 2 x ComRAD Passive Coherent Location (PCL) System
(2) 2 x ComRAD Solar Power System
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR POWER SOLUTION FOR SARAO DATA CENTRE.
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SKA1 001 2019
Closing date: 18 November 2019 11:00 am
Please refer to the Erratum Notice
Request for information (RFI) for Power Solution for SARAO Data Centre.
RFI TESTS AT LARGE ANECHOIC CHAMBERS
BID Reference: NRF SARAO RFI 001 2019
Closing date: 8 November 2019 11:00 am
The SARAO RFI team is responsible for the RFI testing of all internal Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) sources on the Karoo site for the current telescopes on sites such as MeerKAT and also for future expansions (so called MK+) and new telescopes such as SKA. Given the number of items and physical size of these items to be tested, RFI test facilities additional to the small inhouse reverb chamber is required and this tender is for the use of a large anechoic and a 2nd reverberation chamber including a test engineer to execute RFI tests for SARAO.
Provision of Photography, Videography and Related Services for SARAO for a period of 3 Years
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SRES 001 2019
Closing date: 1 November 2019 11:00 am
In the course of its business, SARAO often requires photography and videography services, including virtual reality, time lapse, 360° footage and drone imagery. SARAO celebrates a number of project milestones, special events and dialogues that need to be documented, broadcasted, published and captured. Through this bid, SARAO intends to appoint a panel of at least four professional photographers and videographers to provide the aforementioned services. Work will be allocated on a rotational basis, as and when required.
SARAO requires EMC and RFI Specialist Consultancy Services
BID Reference: NRF SARAO RFI 003 2019
Closing date: 25 October 2019 11:00 am
The RFI team is responsible for the verification and control of all internal Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) sources on the Karoo site for the current telescopes on site such as MeerKAT but also for future expansions (so called MK+) and new telescopes such as SKA1-MID, but the team is limited by the available inhouse resources.
SARAO heritage impact assessment phase 2 – Mitigation with the application of section 34 and 35 heritage permits on behalf of SARAO to relevant heritage authorities
BID Reference: NRF SARAO PEP6 001 2019
Closing date: 27 September 2019 11:00 am
Please refer to the following Annexures:
- Annexure A: Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA)
- Annexure B: Conservation Management PlaN (CMP)
- AnnexureC: Chance Finds Procedure (CFP)
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. Information about the project is available from www.ska.ac.za.
Tenders are hereby invited TO APPOINT A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT SARAO HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT PHASE 2 – MITIGATION WITH THE APPLICATION OF SECTION 34 AND 35 HERITAGE PERMITS ON BEHALF OF SARAO TO RELEVANT HERITAGE AUTHORITIES.
Sealed tenders marked, BID REFERENCE: NRF SARAO PEP6 001 2019: SARAO HERITAGE IMPACT ASSESSMENT PHASE 2 – MITIGATION WITH THE APPLICATION OF SECTION 34 AND 35 HERITAGE PERMITS ON BEHALF OF SARAO TO RELEVANT HERITAGE AUTHORITIES, must
be placed in the Tender Box at 1st Floor, Blend on Baker Building, 17 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg on or before 11:00AM on 27 September 2019.
Telegraphic, telephonic, facsimile, email and late tenders will not be accepted.
Bid documentation will be obtainable at SARAOA website at https://www.sarao.ac.za/tenders/.
For queries, or to obtain additional information, contact the Supply Chain Manager, Mrs Nolwazi Mthembu, at nmthembu@ska.ac.za or telephone number (021) 506 7300.
Tender Number : NRF SARAO CBDM 001 2019
Supply, installation and implementation of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the NRF including software, licensing, and implementation services for standard corporate functions/modules to ensure the successful integration and implementation of an ERP system.
REASONS FOR CANCELLATION: – SPECIFICATION REVIEW.
Request for information (RFI) of computer cooling system solution for SARAO Data Centre.
BID Reference: NRF SARAO SNET 001 2019
Closing date: 30 September 2019 11:00 am
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. Information about the project is available from www.ska.ac.za.
Tenders are hereby invited to assist with INFORMATION (RFI) FOR COMPUTER COOLING SYSTEM SOLUTION FOR SARAO DATA CENTRE.
Sealed tenders marked, NRF SARAO SNET 001 2019 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) OF COMPUTER COOLING SYSTEM SOLUTION FOR SARAO DATA CENTRE.
must be placed in the tender box at Tender Box, 1st Floor, Blend on Baker Building, 17 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg on or before 11:00 on 30 September 2019.
Telegraphic, telephonic, facsimile, email and late tenders will not be accepted.
Bid documentation will be obtainable at SARAOA website at https://www.sarao.ac.za/tenders/.
For queries, or to obtain additional information, contact the Supply Chain Manager, Ms Nolwazi Mthembu, at nmthembu@ska.ac.za or telephone number (021) 506 7300.
Supply, delivery, and installation services of data storage with three years of support
Bid Number: NRF SARAO SCSA 001 2019
Closing date: 23 August 2019 11:00 am
Support Documents
Supply, delivery, and installation services of data storage with three years of support
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. Information about the project is available from www.ska.ac.za.
Tenders are hereby invited for SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES OF DATA STORAGE WITH THREE YEARS OF SUPPORT.
Sealed tenders marked, BID REFERENCE: NRF SARAO SCSA 001 2019. SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES OF DATA STORAGE WITH THREE YEARS OF SUPPORT, must be placed in the tender box at SARAO Observatory Office, Black River Park, 2 Fir Street (North Gate entrance), Observatory on or before 11:00 on 23 August 2019.
A compulsory briefing session will be held on 8 August 2019 at 11:00, at the SARAO Black River Park Offices at 2 Fir Street, Black River Park, North Entrance, Observatory, Cape Town.
Bidders will be able to dial in via videocon. The link for the videocon is: https://goo.gl/UBt4jY
Telegraphic, telephonic, facsimile, email and late tenders will not be accepted.
Bid documentation will be obtainable at SARAO website at https://www.sarao.ac.za/tenders/
For queries, or to obtain additional information, contact the Supply Chain Manager, Nolwazi Mthembu at nmthembu@ska.ac.za or (021) 506 7300.
Supply, delivery, and installation services of installation of compute and other components and hardware with warranties for three years
Bid Number: NRF SARAO SCSA 002 2019
Closing date: 23 August 2019 11:00 am
Support Documents
NRF SARAO SCSA 002 2019 – Supply, delivery, and installation services of computer and other components with warranties for three years
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT and KAT-7 telescopes in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours. Information about the project is available from www.ska.ac.za.
Tenders are hereby invited for SUPPLY, DELIVERY, AND INSTALLATION SERVICES OF INSTALLATION OF COMPUTE AND OTHER COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE WITH
WARRANTIES FOR THREE YEARS.
BIDS MUST BE PLACED IN THE TENDER BOX AT SARAO OBSERVATORY OFFICE, BLACK RIVER PARK, 2 FIR STREET, (North Gate entrance) OBSERVATORY ON OR BEFORE 11:00 on 23 August 2019.
Telegraphic, telephonic, facsimile, email and late tenders will not be accepted.
Bid documentation will be obtainable at SARAO website at https://www.sarao.ac.za/tenders/
For queries, or to obtain additional information, contact the Supply Chain Manager, Nolwazi Mthembu at nmthembu@ska.ac.za or (021) 506 7300.
Request for quotations
Appointment of Qualified Security Company to Provide 24-Hour Guarding Services, 7 days a week for a period of 12 months
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SCTO9222
Closing date: 25 JANUARY 2021, 11:00 AM
PURPOSE:
SARAO wishes to appoint a Security company to provide 12 hour guarding service, 7 days a week. The appointment will for a period of 12 months. Commencing March 2021- February 2022
SCOPE OF WORK
The appointed Service provider will be required to provide guarding services to the SARAO Office.
The following duties must be performed by the Guarding Service Officers:
- Provide guarding service to the SARAO office at 2 Fir Street, North Gate, Black River Park, Observatory
- Responsible for access control, guarding of premises, patrolling of premises, protection of SARAO personnel on duty, protection of property and other security functions as required by the Facility Manager of SARAO
- Monitoring of all access areas in and around the Office area
- Page | 3 South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), Address: 2 Fir Street, Black River Park (North Gate entrance), Observatory, Cape Town, 7925 Tel: +27 (0) 21 506 7300
- Recording of incidents / events in an incidence register and report such incidents to the SARAO Facility Manager.
- Bring any security problems or crime risks to the attention of the SARAO Facility Manager
NB: The SARAO SCM office is open for delivery daily from 8am-3pm
Kindly ensure deliveries are made during these times only.
Re-Advertisement Provision of Erosion Control Supply and Installation at Losberg Site, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/50/2020-21
Closing date: 25 JANUARY 2021, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 1x Hycon Multi-Cell or equivalent erosion control material, length – 60m, width – 5m when fully extended, Cell Depth – 150mm
- 1x Services of a contractor for the installation of 60mx5m Hycon Multi-Cell erosion control at the HERA site.
This shall include the associated earthworks needed
N.B.
The attached spec / data sheet documents are attached for reference only, proposals with a different but equivalent spec will also be considered. (Please refer from page 18 for datasheets)
- Delivery should be to the HERA site located on the SARAO Losberg site located 30°43’15″S 21°25’40″E.
- Delivery should include the man power needed to offload delivery at the site
NB: The SARAO SCM office is open for delivery daily from 8am-3pm
Kindly ensure deliveries are made during these times only.
Appointment of Qualified Training Services for VIVADO Training
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDDS IG9221
Closing date: 25 JANUARY 2021, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of Vivado.
The amount of trainees for this particular course is approximately five [5]. The purpose of this training is to ensure each trainee is fully competent in the following areas:
- Designing FPGAs using the Vivado Design Suite 1
- Designing FPGAs using the Vivado Design Suite 2
- Designing FPGAs using the Vivado Design Suite 3
- Designing FPGAs using the Vivado Design Suite 4
NB: The SARAO SCM office is open for delivery daily from 8am-3pm
Kindly ensure deliveries are made during these times only.
Provision of Feed Parts to be delivered in Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/113/2020-21
Closing date: 14 December 2020, 11:00 AM
Supporting Documents:
- DP-128_v0.5_A_FEM_support _tube.pdf
- DP-130_v0.3_A_tube_liner.pdf
- DP-130_v0.3_A_tube_liner.step
- DP-305_END CAP, CONDUIT, REV. B.PDF
- DP-305_END CAP, CONDUIT, REV. B.STEP
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
Items manufactured according to:
- 57x DP-128_v0.5_A_FEM_support _tube
- 145x DP-130_v0.3_A_tube_liner
- 44x DP-305_END CAP, CONDUIT, REV. B
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Appointment of Qualified Training Institute to provide training in: Gap Filling Training Fitter
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9212
Closing date: 08 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of Gap filling training fitter, alimented, v-belt, chain, D T I, Brake setup. The trade test preparation as well as trade test must be taken.
The amount of trainees for this particular course is one [1]
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Renovation and Repair of and Outbuilding at the Swartfontein Farmstead to be used as office space by SANParks
RFQ Number: SARAO PEP 004 2020
Compulsory Site Clarification Meeting: 10 December 2020 @ 08h30 RSVP no later than 7 December 2020 to Anwuli Okecha: Email- anwuli@ska.ac.za
Site Clarification Venue:SARAO Observatory, Swartfontein Farmstead, GPS Coordinates 30°41’6.14″S 21°33’28.44″E
Closing date: 15 January 2021, 11:00 AM
Quotations To Be Submitted To: Anwuli Okecha at email address: anwuli@ska.ac.za, Please note, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, no hard copies will be permitted. Please ensure that all documentation is submitted electronically.
Supporting Documents:
- Annexure 1 – Statement of Work
- Annexure 2 Pricing Schedule
- Annexure 3 Covid-19 Policy
- Annexure 4 Health and Safety File Checklist
- Annexure 5 South African Site Information & Instructions: SKA1_MID:
- Annexure 6 Reference Letter Format
- Annexure 7 Project Template
- Annexure 8 Equipment List
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) embarked on a land acquisition programme during 2015 to 2017 to acquire identified portions of land to enable the construction and protection of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Radio Telescope. South Africa, in collaboration with Australia were jointly awarded the SKA Project in 2012.
SARAO has secured 40 portions of land as part of the SKA land acquisition programme. This equates to 135 245 hectares of land which forms part of the NRF-owned land where 80% of the SKA Radio Telescope will be established.
In September 2019 a Management Agreement was concluded between the National Research Foundation and the South African National Parks (SANParks) to appoint SANParks as the land management authority on behalf of the NRF. This appointment is in line with the management outcomes defined in the Integrated Environmental
Management Plan approved by the Minister of Environmental Affairs to appoint an appropriate conservation management agency for the maintenance and management of the NRF-owned land. The land management responsibility is derived from South Africa’s offer to host the SKA telescope and provide a site for the construction and operation of the radio telescope.
To enable SANParks to undertake their functions as per the management agreement as the land management authority the necessary infrastructure and accommodation need to be made available by SARAO. During March 2020, the NRF-owned land was declared as the Meerkat National Park by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries.
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Repairs to the Main House & Rondavel at the Swartfontein Farmstead to be used as accommodation space by SANParks
RFQ Number: SARAO RFQ PEP 003 2020
Compulsory Site Clarification Meeting: 10 December 2020 at 10h30. RSVP no later than 7 December 2020 to Anwuli Okecha: Email: anwuli@ska.ac.za
Site Clarification Venue: SARAO Observatory, Swartfontein Farmstead, GPS Coordinates 30°41’6.14″S 21°33’28.44″E
Closing date: 15 January 2021, 11:00 AM
Quotations To Be Submitted To: Anwuli Okecha at email address: anwuli@ska.ac.za, Please note, due to the Covid-19 restrictions, no hard copies will be permitted. Please ensure that all documentation is submitted electronically.
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) embarked on a land acquisition programme during 2015 to 2017 to acquire identified portions of land to enable the construction and protection of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) Radio Telescope. South Africa, in collaboration with Australia were jointly awarded the SKA Project in 2012.
SARAO has secured 40 portions of land as part of the SKA land acquisition programme. This equates to 135 245 hectares of land which forms part of the NRF-owned land where 80% of the SKA Radio Telescope will be established.
In September 2019 a Management Agreement was concluded between the National Research Foundation and the South African National Parks (SANParks) to appoint SANParks as the land management authority on behalf of the NRF. This appointment is in line with the management outcomes defined in the Integrated Environmental Management Plan approved by the Minister of Environmental Affairs to appoint an appropriate conservation management agency for the
maintenance and management of the NRF owned land. The land management responsibility is derived from South Africa’s offer to host the SKA telescope and provide a site for the construction and operation of the radio telescope.
To enable SANParks to undertake their functions as per the management agreement as the land management authority the necessary infrastructure and accommodation need to be made available by SARAO. During March 2020, the NRF-owned land was declared as the Meerkat National Park by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
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Provision of Connectors to be delivered in Cape Town Office
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/113/2020-21
Closing date: 4 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 5x Belden or equivalent Grey LSZH Cat7 Cable S/FTP, 500m Unterminated
- 111x Harting 09451951560 Plug Modular Connector 8p8c (RJ45, Ethernet) Position Shielded Cat6 IDC
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Provision of Absorbers for M500 Compressor to be delivered to SARAO Klerefontein Office, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/112/2020-21
Closing date: 4 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 20X ABSORBERS FOR M500 HELIUM COMPRESSOR, Item number – P/N 80-00005-005
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Provision of SHEQ Vehicle Equipments to be delivered in Cape Town Office
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/108/2020-21
Closing date: 4 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
PLEASE REFER BELOW THE PRICING SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFICATION;
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Provision of Playparks Equipment to be delivered for SARAO to be delivered in four areas around Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/103/2020-21
Closing date: 4 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the supply of play parks equipment as follows:
- 4x Jungle Gym
- 8x See Saw board
- 8x Slides
- 4x Merry Go Round Swing
- 4x Triple Swings
N.B. Please have a look at the images from page 17.
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Provision of Gas Supply for Meerkat to be delivered to SARAO Klerefontein Office, Carnarvon, Northern Cape for a period of two years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/102/2020-21
Closing date: 4 December 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the supply of Helium gas supply for MeerKAT
as follows:
- Rent for 70 bottles of High purity Helium, as per system specification, per month over a period of 2 years and bottle and gas specification as per attached documentation (Part K201C of assembly EA-MK-175)
- 16x Refill of bottle as used during period of 2 years
- 70x replenishment per bottle
N.B. Please also refer to the drawings attached from page 18.
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RE-ADVERTISED: Appointment of Qualified Training Institute to provide Training: Health and safety and competency training
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9192
Closing date: 24 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable training institute to provide training in the field/ area of Occupational Health and Safety.
- Bidders are requested to quote on All or only the courses their institute is qualified to conduct.
- Bidders are to indicate virtual training options where applicable.
- Bidders are to supply details on how COVID-19 safety regulations will be adhered to
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Appointment of a Training Centre to Provide Training: Single Girder Electric Overhead Crane
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9070.3
Closing date: 10 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development.
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of single girder electric overhead crane [10ton].
The amount of trainees for this particular course is Three [3 ].
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Appointment of a Training Centre to Provide Training: Balanced Lift Truck [Forklift]
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9070.5
Closing date: 10 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development.
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of Balanced Lift Truck [Fork lift].
The amount of trainees for this particular course is Five [5 ].
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Appointment of a Training Centre to Provide Training: Mobile Elevating Work Platform [MEWP]
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9070.9
Closing date: 10 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development.
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of area [MEWP] Mobile Elevating Work Platform
The amount of trainees for this particular course is nine [9 ].
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Appointment of Qualified training Institute to provide training: Truck Mounted Crane – C32
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9070
Closing date: 10 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO is passionate about individual growth through training and development, career-pathing and succession planning strategies and opportunities for its employees. To keep abreast of technical and functional developments, SARAO encourages employees to participate in training and self-development.
SARAO wishes to appoint a reputable learning institute to provide training in the field/ area of truck mounted crane32.
The amount of trainees for this particular course is eleven [11] SARAO will provide Load Test Certificate for the particular machine crane where applicable.
Practical on Palfinger PK 100002 Knuckleboom, HIAB XS 116 HIPRO Knuckleboom,Palfinger PK 15500 Knuckleboom.
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Supply and Installation of a CCTV System At SARAO Office Black River Park
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SCTO9199
Closing date: 13 November 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites experienced and reputable suppliers/bidders to submit a proposal for a CCTV system at the Black River Park, offices in Observatory Cape Town.
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Appointment of Data Science and Machine Learning Management Resource -A Short Term
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDSW9185
Closing date: 12 October 2020, 11:00 AM
The SARAO Science Data Processing (SDP) team requires a service provider to provide specialised machine learning expertise to manage and technically guide key data science and machine learning efforts within the organization, including, but not limited to…
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Procurement of a Frame Hoist to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/77/2020-21
Closing date: 30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations as follows:
- 1x A Frame Hoist, Maximum Total height 3000mm
- Max width 3000mm
- Include wheels to move around. (Not breaking the 3000mm total height)
- Load capacity min 2000kg
- Include crawler to move load sideways
- Include chainblock for min 2000kg load
- Capable to lift from ground height to approximately 2000 height
- All required safety certification to qualify A frame as safe to use
- Unit delivered dis-assembled, with clear instruction for assembly
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Procurement of SHC Grease to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/76/2020-21
Closing date: 30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations as follows:
- 70kg x MOBIL SHC GREASE 460WT OR EQUIVALENT
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Appointment of a Service Provider for Asbestos Removal and Disposal at SARAO Office in Observatory, Johannesburg for a period of 3 months
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/75/2020-21
Closing date: 30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for suitably-qualified and registered asbestos contractors for carrying out the removal and disposal of asbestos at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory
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Re-Advertisement Provision of Helium Absorbers to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/55/2020-21
Closing date: 30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 23X ABSORBERS FOR M500 HELIUM COMPRESSOR, Item number – P/N 80-00005-005
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Appointment of a service provider to repair Splicing Machine at SARAO, Cape Town Office
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/74/2020-21
Closing date: 25 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 1x Repair of Fibre master IF10_Splicing machine (The screen is black)
N.B. The supplier is requested to investigate the screen. Ribbon cable was diagnosed as faulty
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Porting of SARAO Johannesburg Office Telkom numbers to VOIP Provider and provision of Cloud PABX VOIP Telephony Services for SARAO Johannesburg staff
RFQ Number: SARAO RFQ SJHB 001 2020
Closing date: 30 September 2020, 11:00 AM
Requirements for moving JHB Telephony to VOIP
Our primary incoming telephone line for the existing Johannesburg PABX is 011 442 2434 and 011 268 3400.
We require the porting of the following numbers and ranges:
1. 011 442 2434
2. 011 268 3400 – 3457
3. 011 442 2454
The successful bidder shall port the full number ranges from Telkom to their VoIP provider and should quote on the costs for doing this. Our latest phone bill can be made available to any bidders upon request. See Figure 1 below for a screenshot of the Johannesburg number ranges.
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Provision of Gas Cylinders to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/71/2020-21
Closing date: 22 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 1x Oxygen Cylinder Bottle (Size 16kg)
- 1x Acetylene Cylinder Bottle (Size 16kg) or equivalent
- 1x Argon Gas Bottle (Size 16kg) or equivalent
- 1x Argon Gas Regulator or equivalent
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Provision Of Tools to be Delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/70/2020-21
Closing date: 22 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
1x Diameter 75mmx1m long stainless steel (Material grade 431) – please submit material certificate for this item
- 1x Diameter 60mmx1m long stainless steel (Material grade 304)
- 1x Diameter 50mmx1m long stainless steel (Material grade 304)
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Provision of Calibration Services for test and measurement equipment over a period of three (3) years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/72/2020-21
Closing date: 23 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for calibration services at SARAO, Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape for a period of three years.
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include the following as listed below:
3 Years Calibration of the following equipment:
- 1x Agilent Waveform Generator
- 1x Spectrum Analyser
- 1x Oscilloscope
- 1x Agilent EXG Analog Signal Generator
- 1x TDC Power Supply
- 1x Pico Scope
- 1x Kyoritsu
- 1x Fluke Clamp Meter
- 1x Fluke TiS10 Thermal Imager
- 1x Fluke 1587 Insulation Meter
- 1x Fluke 177 True RMS Multimeter
- 1x Fluke True RMS Clamp Tester
- 1x Major Tech Low Resistance Tester
- 1x Earth Resistance Tester
- 1x Mitutoyo Digital Caliper
- 1x Torque srcewdriver
- 16x Calibration certificates for the above equipments + Warranty
N.B.
– This will be as and when required
– This contract is for 36 months period
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Provision of Occupational Health Medicals Services to SARAO in the Northern Cape Site, as and when required for a period of three years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/34/2020-21
Closing date: 23 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites proposals from service providers that can render occupational medical services to SARAO, specifically, for staff who work on site in the Northern Cape. These services are required for a period of three years, as and when required.
There are approximately 150 employees working at the SARAO site
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include the following as listed below:
- Management of Occupational and Primary Health Services, Injuries and Disease management;
- Providing and Monitoring quality patient care and issuing of medical screening certificate of fitness for pre-employment. Initials, periodicals, exits and transfers;
- Assist and responsible for health risks assessments and workplace inspections;
- Organizing preventative medical programmes, promoting health education, and referrals. Submitting of monthly reports and stats;
- Combat absenteeism, incapacity and case management
3 Years medical services will be as follows:
- 150x Initial medical
- 60x Pre-Employment
- 150x Periodicals
- 60x Exit Medicals
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Appointment of DevOPS System Administrator-Sort Term Contract
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDSW9141
Closing date: 22 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO requires the assistance of a DevOps Systems Administrator in deploying applications into production, appropriate monitoring and proactive troubleshooting. The incumbent will require an understanding of at least one devops toolchain and have experience with at least one of the following group of activities.
- Ubuntu Linux deployment via MAAS
- Configuration management via Ansible
Note: Due to restrictions imposed by the National Lockdown, and our own internal safety measures, SARAO staff primarily work remotely, and therefore any enquiries relating to this Request for Quotations must be directed to the email addresses provided above.
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Appointment of a Service Provider for ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation of SARAO Offices In Cape Town, Johannesburg & Karoo Site (Northern Cape) for period of three years with an option to renew for another three years.
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/67/2020-21
Closing date: 21 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for ISO 9001:2015 Accreditation of SARAO offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg & Karoo Site (Northern Cape).
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following items as listed below:
The Certification Company is required to:
- Examine / Audit existing processes and procedures throughout SARAO departments to verify they meet the standard required for ISO9001:2015 certification;
- Existing SARAO office locations are as follows:
- Cape Town – Head Office,
- Johannesburg – Secondary Office,
- Northern Cape (Karoo, Carnarvon) – Karoo Site (Site offices & Telescope)
- Provide ISO9001:2015 certification for Cape Town, Johannesburg and Northern Cape (Karoo, Carnarvon) offices.
- Provide annual audit reports (for the duration of the contract) for the audited offices, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Northern Cape (Karoo, Carnarvon)
Timelines
The commencement date will be 4 working days after the contract is awarded
N.B.
Please, in the pricing schedule, indicate Increase percentage (%) for further three years after the three years contract expirers
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Rental of Hygiene Equipment and Provision of Fumigation Services for SARAO, Johannesburg Observatory for A Period of Two years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/61/2020-21
Closing date: 17 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the rental of hygiene equipment and the provision of fumigation services at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory for a period of two years.
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include the following as listed below:
- 14x Toilet roll holders 3 tier
- 12x Automatic air fresheners and refill
- 12x Waste bins tub white
- 12x 1LT soap liquid dispenser white and refill
- 24x Automatic 1lt sanitizer and refill
- 14x Toilet seat cleaners white and refill
- 60x Ablution hygiene treatment
- 12x Autocut towel white and refill
- 13x Slimline white no touch
- 20x Urinal screen mat
- 10x Virgin toilet paper bales of 48
- 24x Cockroach rodent and flea treatment (2100 SQMT)
N.B.
- This will be as and when required
- The contract will commence on 01 November 2020
- This contract is for 24 months period
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Supply and Delivery of Meerkat Hardware
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDSW9168
Closing date: 15 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the supply and delivery of various Electronic Hardware supplies. The list of hardware is specific as we are beginning the prototyping phase of MeerKAT extension.
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Appointment of Qualified Service provider for the painting of line markings on Runway-Northern Cape
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SOPS9161
Closing date: 15 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations by qualified service providers for the painting of line Markings to the runway in the Northern Cape. The Runway is 100km (in a NW direction) from the town of Carnarvon in the NV.
The coordinated are: 30º41’38.96” S and 21º27’37.58” E.
The successful bidder must provide a service in line with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and the Licence for the runway.
Drawing No. 126/RDS/AS/06 has been included in this RFQ for reference.
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Design, manufacture supply and deliver of Mascot Costume
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SCSA9166
Closing date: 21 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the design, manufacture, supply and delivery of a memorable mascot character. The Costume will be used at Science exhibitions where the Mascot will meet with adults and Children alike.
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Provision Of Hygiene Consumables and monthly servicing of Hygiene Equipment for a period of 12 months
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SCTO9153
Closing date: 10 September 2020, 11:00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of qualified service providers to submit proposals for the Provision of Hygiene Services. The services are required at SARAO office, Black River Park, Cape Town. The contract will be for a period of twelve [12] months only.
SARAO requires the Following services:
- Supply and installation of Hygiene equipment
- Maintenance and replacement of Hygiene equipment
- Supply of Hygiene consumables
- Removal and disposal of SHE waste and sanitize SHE bins every 7 days
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Appointment of A Service Provider for Grass Cutting Services At SARAO Johannesburg Observatory for 12 Months Period
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/60/2020-21
Closing date: 18 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for Grass cutting at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory.
Provision of Fire Extinguishers and Hose Reels at SARAO Johannesburg Observatory for a period of Two Years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/59/2020-21
Closing date: 10 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for Fire extinguishers at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory.
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include the following as listed below:
- 37 x 2 – Complete servicing of Fire Extinguishers – Annually
- 2 x 2 – Service of Hose Reel – Annually
- 37 x 2 – DCP Powder Refill 4,5kg – Annually
N.B.
- Service of fire extinguishers to include Re-gassing with dry nitrogen gas
- Powder servicing
- Refurbishing of head and new ABC powder
- Certificates of each extinguisher and hose reel
- The service will be as and when required
- The service should be done every 6 months
Provision of Helium Absorbers to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/55/2020-21
Closing date: 1 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 23X ABSORBERS FOR M500 HELIUM COMPRESSOR, Item number – P/N 80-00005-005
Provision of SDC Door PU Foam Gasket to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/48/2020-21
Closing date: 1 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 30m x MeerKAT SDC Door PU Foam Gasket USS-SDC-SOFT-CORE
Provision of Tools to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/44/2020-21
Closing date: 1 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
The full list of requirements and tools specifications are listed in the attached document link above.
Provision of Trade-Off Study of Computer Cooling System for SARAO Data Centre
RFQ Number: SARAO RFQ PEP6 002 2020
Closing date: 10 September 2020 at 11.00 AM
The MID SKA telescope Science Processing Centre (SPC) is a bespoke data centre facility in early design phase that will host the SKAO’s (Square Kilometre Array Observatory) SKA1-MID telescope Science Data Processor (SDP) and the South African SKA Regional Centre (ZA_SRC) in Cape Town, South Africa. In addition, the combined facility is also expected to host a future cluster of the Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
The facility shall provide all the required infrastructure to support the high-performance computing (HPC) equipment in the data centre including cooling. This facility shall be located adjacent to the existing iThemba LABS facility in Cape Town, South Africa with the satellite view as illustrated in Figure 1 below and following coordinates:
● Latitude: -34.0245181˚
● Longitude: 18.7212582°
● Altitude: 15 m
(RE-ADVERTISEMENT) – Supply and Delivery of Electrical Components to SARAO Site in Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO RFQ ATC SILP 001 2020
Closing date: 31 August 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the supply and delivery of electrical components that will have to be in standard with the requirements specified in the specification below. The components must be delivered to the SARAO site in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. The artisan training centre power supply will be linked from the existing municipality points in accordance to their specified requirements that will lead to supply of the ATC Training Centre power and fibre networks.
The artisan training centre should be seen as an asset to the Northern Cape and be recognised as a training centre that will present high quality education, not only for SARAO learners but for learners within the community, as well as the surrounding towns.
Upon appointment, the successful bidder will be required to have precautionary steps in place when delivering the electrical components to site, and provide a medical certificate and ID document for each member of its team who will be delivering the items to site.
Appointment of External Recruitment Service Provider
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SHRM9147
Closing date: 25 August 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the appointment of an external recruitment service provider to assist with the hard-to-fill positions on an Adhoc basis for the upcoming organizational vacancies.
Note: Due to restrictions imposed by the National Lockdown, and our own internal safety measures, SARAO staff primarily work remotely, and therefore any enquiries relating to this Request for Quotations must be directed to the email addresses provided above.
Request for quotations for Senior RFI Engineer for SARAO for a period of Six months
RFQ Number: SARAO RFQ SRFI 001 2020/2021
Closing date: 14 August 2020 at 11.00 AM
SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS
Handover from outgoing Senior Engineer RFI
1.1 Work to be done
The appointed bidder(s) will be required to take over from the outgoing SARAO Senior
Engineer RFI, all tasks related to RFI software development but will exclude tasks
related to RFI testing.
The software development tasks includes:
a. Development of the RFI Measurement Infrastructure software
b. Data Analysis and Characterization software
c. RFI Controls software
1.2 Deliverables
The deliverables from this task will include:
a. Minutes of meetings & work sessions held
b. A handover report that includes a master list of all the software packages /
modules, a link to where the source code is stored in the SARAO software
repository and a statement on the quality / maturity of each software module
2. Plan the ongoing software development of the RFI team
2.1 Work to be done
The appointed bidder(s) will be required to develop a plan for the ongoing development
and support of the RFI software packages and modules, including allocating the tasks to
various members of the RFI team including the Graduate Trainee Engineers.
2.2 Deliverables
The deliverables from this task will include:
a. Draft Software Development Plan
b. Review with RFI Manager & RFI team
c. Final Software Development Plan
3. Technical lead for ongoing RFI software development
3.1 Work to be done
The appointed bidder(s) will be required to be the technical lead for the ongoing
development of the RFI software based on the software development plan. This task will
include giving guidance and mentorship to members of the RFI team including the
Graduate Trainees and to QA any software developed by members of the RFI team.
3.2 Deliverables
The deliverables from this task will include:
a. Internal reviews of software
b. Software source code in SARAO software repository
Note: Due to restrictions imposed by the National Lockdown, and our own internal safety measures, SARAO staff primarily work remotely, and therefore any enquiries relating to this Request for Quotations must be directed to the email addresses provided above.
Appointment of DevOps System Administraor-Short Term Contract
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDSW9141
Closing date: 20 August 2020 11:00 am
SARAO requires the assistance of a DevOps Systems Administrator in deploying applications into production, appropriate monitoring and proactive troubleshooting. The incumbent will require an understanding of at least one devops toolchain and have experience with at least one of the following group of activities.
Re-Advertisement: Appointment of Qualified Network Solutions Provider to Establish and Install a Network Solution at the Carnarvon Library Laboratory in the Northern Cape
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SSTC9131
Closing date: 3 August 2020 11:00 am
Compulsory Briefing Session: 23 June 2020 13:00 pm
Location of Briefing Session: Kareeberg Library, Lang Street, Carnarvon, 8925
SARAO invites the submission of quotations to establish and supply a suitable Networking solution to repair the internal networking problems.
PANEL: Provision of General Building Maintenance Services at SARAO Observatory Buildings in Johannesburg for a Period of Two Years
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/47/2020-21
Closing date: 18 August 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for Panel: provision of general building maintenance services at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory for a period of two years.
The Johannesburg office of SARAO are leased buildings. From time to time regular maintenance is required for the general upkeep of leased areas It is the objective of this Bid to identify and appoint a panel of up to 4 service providers to perform maintenance services for SARAO offices in the following categories below:
- Air-conditioning maintenance / Cooling Maintenance
- Electrical Services
- Security Surveillance and Biometrics
- Painting Services
- Carpenter
- Builder / Plasterer / Drywall partitioning and all building-related repairs besides
- General Handyman Services
- Plumbing Services
Appointment of a Service Provider for a SECTION 34 Heritage Assessment at SARAO Johannesburg Office In Observatory
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/46/2020-21
Closing date: 04 August 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for Heritage Assessment at SARAO Johannesburg office in Observatory.
Deliverables/ Requirements
The scope of work for this category may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following components as listed below:
The Conservation Architect is required to:
• Provide historical context of the structures on site
• Confirm exiting heritage grading and existing documentation (i.e. HIA document, management plan etc.) from the Gauteng Provincial Heritage Resources Agency
On-site walk-about inspection at all buildings:
- Main observatory
- Printing house
- Stone Masonry base
- Herbert Baker Library
- The dome house – for public sky viewing
- Care takers house
- Office/Exhibit building
- The dome house – for night sky viewing
- Record a full description of the current condition of all buildings. Description must include digital photographs.
- Assess the significance of the identified buildings in terms of the heritage assessment criteria.
- As SARAO want to alter one of the buildings, the relevant specialist must apply on behalf of SARAO for a permit in terms of section 34 of the National Heritage Resources Act.
- There is no Heritage Conservation Management Plan in place at the moment, therefore the Heritage Specialist must be compiled for the maintenance and monitoring of all buildings. The Heritage Conservation Management Plan must be submitted to SAHRA on behalf of SKA SA for review and comment prior to construction.
Provision of SDC, ACU Air inlet & outlet filters equipments to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/40/2020-21
Closing date: 30 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 128X U50_2/2M X 1M X 18MM WASHABLE SYNTHETIC MEDIA – 395mmX195mmX18mm
- 64X U50_2/2M X 1M X 18MM WASHABLE SYNTHETIC MEDIA – 440mmX240mmX18mm
Licence Renewal – Adobe DC Standard.
RFQ Number: SARAO SA YD20/SNET21/2020
Closing date: 20 July 2020 at 14.00 PM
SARAO will require 60 Licenses to be renewed :
Org Name: SKA KAT
SAVIP number:45879803244243E4C07A
Anniversary date:29-July-2020 PDT
VIP Select Level Discount: 3
Manufacture supply and delivery of Connector Solutions for Data Transfer from Internal Modules of The Digitiser
RFQ Number: NRF SARAO SDIG9116- RE-ADVERTISED
Closing date: 17 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for manufacture supply and delivery of 12 Pin PT/MPO connector with fibre cable. The 12 Pin MPO connector solution is to be integrated with the MeerKAT extension L-band next-generation digitisers for data transfer from the internal modules of the digitiser. Specification of the 12 pin MPO connector and subsequent fibre cable requirements are presented in this document.
Procurement of Grease and consumables to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/37/2020-21
Closing date: 14 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following:
- 70kgx MOBIL OR EQUIVALENT SHC GREASE 460WT
- 20x ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL CLEANER 5LTR
- 30x LATEX GLOVES NON POWDER 100 PER BOX or equivalent – MEDIUM
Provision of Distribution Board Electrical Modifications ( DB KW ) Consumables to be delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/32/2020-21
Closing date: 14 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
The RFQ will be evaluated in the following two phases:
- Phase 1 – Administrative compliance / submission of all returnable documents and completion of all returnable schedules
- Phase 2 – Price and BBBEE evaluation
Procurement of Electrical Layout Modifications Consumables to be Delivered at Klerefontein, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/31/2020-21
Closing date: 14 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
The RFQ will be evaluated in the following two phases:
- Phase 1 – Administrative compliance / submission of all returnable documents and completion of all returnable schedules
- Phase 2 – Price and BBBEE evaluation
Provision of Integration of the Spectrum Management System and the Spectrum Monitoring System
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/30/2020-21
Closing date: 3 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations as follows:
- 1x Remote SkyMon-CC upgrade and installation of the spectrum monitoring system
- 12 Months software remote support
- 1x Sky-i7000 return and repair of the spectrum monitoring equipment
Procurement of Erosion Control Material to be Delivered at LOSBERG Site, Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFQ Number: SARAO/TM/36/2020-21
Closing date: 14 July 2020 at 11.00 AM
SARAO invites the submission of quotations for the following
- 1x Hycon Multi-Cell or equivalent erosion control material, length – 60m, width – 5m when fully extended, Cell Depth – 150mm
N.B.
- The attached spec / data sheet documents are attached for reference only, proposals with a different but equivalent spec will also be considered
- Delivery should be to the HERA site located on the SARAO Losberg site located 30°43’15″S 21°25’40″E.
- Delivery should include the man power needed to offload your delivery at the site
Expressions of Interest
Request for Expressions of Interest for The Development Of SARAO Staff Housing in Carnarvon, Northern Cape
RFI Number: NRF/SARAO/EOI/SCSA/001/2020-21
Date of Issue: 16 August 2020
Closing date: 30 September 2020
Closing time: 11:00 AM
SARAO along with the Square Kilometre Array Organization (SKAO) has identified a need to develop housing for SARAO employees based in Carnarvon. The employees in Carnarvon are responsible for managing the operations of the telescope, including:
- Operations staff responsible for the day-to-day operation of the array to control and monitor antenna/station and correlator performance, technicians, digital hardware technicians, and software support persons on duty at all times.
- Engineers and technicians to provide support to antenna, fibre optic, cryogenic, digital, RF, LO, and IF systems, computing hardware, and to support routine audio and video capabilities.
- Site security, building and grounds support, vehicle maintenance, health and safety staff.
- Site management and administrative staff.
The housing needs remains fairly substantial for on-site staff and cannot be met by the limited housing pool in Carnarvon, where SARAO already provides transport to site. For employees resident in other surrounding towns, the daily commute to Carnarvon is particularly onerous. The employees would therefore be willing to rent or purchase these homes should they be available. This need provides a commercial opportunity to a Developer to spearhead the development with the assistance of SARAO and the Kareeberg municipality. Developers wishing to participate in this opportunity are required to submit a proposal that shall include;
- Development Proposal
- Site Development Plan
- Architectural Concept
- Tenanting Plan
- Proposed Housing Typologies
- Approach to the Rehabilitation and Preservation of the Natural Environment
- Green Infrastructure & Building Proposal
- Estimated Development Time Frames
- Experience & Capabilities
- Access to Funding
Request for information
Nolwazi Mthembu
Manager: Supply Chain
Email: nmthembu@ska.ac.za
Call: +27 (0)21 506 7300