Open tender · South Africa · Public tender

Supply and delivery of Ceilometers, capable of precise measurement for capturing accurate cloud and mixing layer height data, inversion and boundary layers and nocturnal stable layers near ground level

South African Weather Service

South African Weather Service in South Africa is inviting bids for “Supply and delivery of Ceilometers, capable of precise measurement for capturing accurate cloud and mixing layer height data, inversion and boundary…”. Bids close on 13 October 2026, 11:00 SAST. Reference: SAWS-481/26. Who can bid: Must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation; Must provide valid and active official OEM email address for verification if OEM authorisation is required. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

Supply and delivery of 3 ceilometers and 3 industrial fan-less computers for the South African Weather Service

The South African Weather Service invites bids for the supply and delivery of 3 ceilometers for cloud and mixing layer height measurement, plus 3 industrial fan-less computers. Bids are submitted electronically on the e-Tender platform. The contract is for goods, with an 80/20 preference point system.

Who can win it

  • Must have duly approved operational premises with necessary infrastructure and relevant accreditation
  • Must provide valid and active official OEM email address for verification if OEM authorisation is required

Key facts

Estimated value
Not disclosed by the buyer
Procedure
Open
How bids are judged
80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE status level)
Published
16 Sep 2026
Reference
SAWS-481/26

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