Material Testing Services for the for Nrf Ithemba Labs, Cape Town

iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:103

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Tender Closed on: 2026-07-28 16:00

Laboratory, Testing and Analytical Services

Faure, Western Cape

National Research Foundation

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Tender Number: iLABS/RFQ 2026/27:103
Department: National Research Foundation
Tender Type: Request for Quotation
Province: Western Cape
Closing Date: Tuesday, 28 July 2026 - 16:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: Old Faure Road - Faure - Western Cape - 7129
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: SCM Team
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 021-843-1345
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure material testing services for NRF iThemba LABS in Cape Town. The services include fabricating adhesive joint samples, conducting structural tests, and performing tensile tests on specific materials to support research and development activities.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

  • Fabrication of adhesive joint (ADJ) samples using aluminium alloys (preferably Aluminium 6063-T4) with specified dimensions and adhesive types (Araldite 2031 epoxy or similar).
  • Preparation of at least 50 samples for testing.
  • Structural testing of samples by applying tensile loads using a suitable testing machine with a minimum capacity of 1 kN, at room temperature and cryogenic conditions (-10°C to -40°C).
  • Documentation of test results, including photographs and failure analysis.
  • Conduct tensile tests on ATLAS polymoderator tile material (boron-doped HDPE) following ASTM D-638 standards at specified temperatures (-15°C).

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Fabrication of U-section and base plate samples from aluminium alloys, with specific dimensions (U-section 19mm square, minimum 2mm thickness, at least 50mm length).
  • Preparation of at least 50 samples for testing.
  • Structural tensile testing with a force capacity of at least 1 kN, at a cross-head speed of 1.3 mm/min.
  • Testing at room temperature and cryogenic conditions for a subset of samples (minimum 8 tension tests under cryogenic temperatures).
  • Comprehensive test reporting, including initial slope, failure mode, photographs, and failure surface analysis.
  • Testing of B-HDPE material according to ASTM D-638, with parameters such as tensile strength, elongation, and modulus documented.

Skills Requirements

The bidder must demonstrate:

  • Experience in fabricating and testing polymer and adhesive joints, with relevant technical expertise.
  • Qualified personnel with at least a MSc or higher degree and relevant research experience in materials testing.
  • Capability to design and manufacture test fixtures for tensile testing, including testing under cryogenic conditions.
  • Proficiency in preparing detailed test reports with photographic evidence and failure analysis.
  • Ownership of calibrated testing equipment suitable for the specified tests, including load cells and deflection measurement tools.
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