APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE ONCE OFF SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A TURNKEY ECHO SOUNDER WITH SOUND VALOCITY PROFILER, ALL ASSOCIATED INTEGRATED DEVICES, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, WITH A FIVE (5) YEAR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.
About This Opportunity
South Africa procurement, research & innovation: Appointment of a service provider for the once. Issued by National Research Foundation. Sub-category: software.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of ZAR 4.5 million.
Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE ONCE OFF SUPPLY, DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF A TURNKEY ECHO SOUNDER WITH SOUND VALOCITY PROFILER, ALL ASSOCIATED INTEGRATED DEVICES, HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE, WITH A FIVE (5) YEAR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PLAN.
Contracting authority: National Research Foundation
Category: Scientific research and development
Tender type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Eastern Cape
Briefing venue: https://meet.google.com/rei-zaht-mdi
Delivery location: 4 Gomery Avenue-Summerstrand-Gqerberha-6001
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on March 12, 2026. Last refreshed 23 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About National Research Foundation
National Research Foundation has issued 298 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 16 currently open and 76 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Research & Innovation, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: November 11, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is ZAR 4,475,202. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to UNDERWATER SURVEYS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by National Research Foundation in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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