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NRF/SAIAB/24/2026-27 — SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS

National Research Foundation has published tender NRF/SAIAB/24/2026-27 for SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS. The tender is listed under Services: General and is relevant to suppliers operating in Eastern Cape. The closing date is 16 Oct 2026.

National Research Foundation

Tender No: NRF/SAIAB/24/2026-27

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NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf

Tender number	NRF/SAIAB/24/2026-27
Tender title	SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS
Organ of state	National Research Foundation
Province/location	Eastern Cape
Sector/category	Services: General
Published date	14 Sep 2026
Closing date	16 Oct 2026, 09:00
Briefing date	29 Sep 2026, 09:00
Compulsory briefing	Yes
Submission method	11 Somerset Street, Makhanda Makhanda Makhanda

Tender summary

National Research Foundation is inviting suppliers to respond to tender NRF/SAIAB/24/2026-27 for SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS. This opportunity is associated with Services: General in Eastern Cape, with a closing date of 16 Oct 2026. Suppliers should review the official documents, eligibility requirements and submission instructions before preparing a response.

Key dates

Published: 14 Sep 2026
Closing: 16 Oct 2026, 09:00
Briefing: 29 Sep 2026, 09:00
Briefing compulsory: Yes

Buyer / organ of state

The buyer for this opportunity is National Research Foundation. The listed contact person is Nkosi Khuzwayo. Enquiries may be directed to NC.Khuzwayo@saiab.nrf.ac.za.

Location

This tender is listed for Eastern Cape. The place of delivery or submission location is recorded as 11 Somerset Street, Makhanda Makhanda Makhanda.

Documents

NRF SAIAB Coastal Craft Bid BSC_FINAL.pdf

Requirements

SERVICING, MAINTENANCE, UPGRADES, AD-HOC REPAIRS AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SAIAB’S TWO 15m ALUMINIUM RESEARCH VESSELS FOR A PERIOD FIVE (5) YEARS

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