This tender seeks suppliers to provide, install, and train on an Automatic Grinding and Polishing Machine, essential for metallographic sample preparation. Compatibility with existing Struers consumables is preferred.
The South African Nuclear Energy Corporation Limited (Necsa) is inviting quotations for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and training on a state-of-the-art Automatic Grinding and Polishing Machine. This equipment is crucial for high-end metallographic sample preparation in the Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) facility, which requires precise and efficient processing of specimens. The new machine must be compatible with existing Struers consumables to ensure continuity and cost-effectiveness in operations.
The scope of work includes the provision of a microprocessor-controlled grinding and polishing machine with specific features such as a 250 mm magnetic fixation disc, multiple dosing modules, automatic cleaning functions, and precise force control capabilities. Suppliers must demonstrate compliance with ISO 9001 standards and provide evidence of after-sales service. The successful bidder will contribute to enhancing Necsa's capabilities in nuclear science and technology, thereby supporting the organization's mission to improve public understanding and application of nuclear knowledge.
This tender is suitable for manufacturers and suppliers of advanced grinding and polishing equipment, particularly those with experience in metallographic sample preparation and compliance with ISO standards. Companies that can provide after-sales service and support are encouraged to apply.