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Ref: RFQ 13142
PUMP REPAIR
Ref: RFQ 13164
This is an open quotation published by National Metrology Institute of South Africa. It closes on 16 November 2026.
Ref: NMISA (26-27) T0002
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa is inviting open bids to appoint a panel of attorneys to provide legal services for a five-year period. The bid document is available for download from the eTenders portal.
- Who it is for:
- attorneys and law firms
Ref: NMISA (26-27) T0008
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa wants to appoint a panel of service providers to provide internal audit services for 36 months. Interested firms can bid through the open tender, with the bid period running until 24 November 2026 at 11:00.
- Who it is for:
- Internal audit service providers
Ref: NMISA (26-27) T0001A
The compulsory briefing was on 10 Nov 2026 at 10:00 SAST.
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa invites bids for the supply and delivery of high purity gases and gas mixtures, including cylinder rentals, for a period of five years. The tender document is available for download from the eTenders portal.
- Who it is for:
- suppliers of high purity gases, gas mixtures and cylinder rentals
This article explores the role and impact of ISO standards, using ISO 6 for camera film speeds as a historical example. It discusses how standards like these continue to influence modern technology, including digital cameras, and highlights the broader significance of standard-setting organizations.
- Who it is for:
- policy makers, standardization experts, educators, technology developers
- How to act on it:
- Read the article by clicking the 'Click to open' link on the NMISA website
This publication details a traceable calibration system developed by NMISA for infrared ear thermometers, enabling accurate temperature measurements in healthcare settings. It includes technical specifications such as measurement capability of 40 mK to 70 mK (k=2) between 35.5°C and 41.5°C, with an uncertainty of 45 mK (k=2) at 37°C.
- Who it is for:
- healthcare facilities, calibration labs, medical device manufacturers, metrology researchers
- How to act on it:
- View the full article via the provided link on the NMISA website
This technical paper examines the stimulated parametric down-conversion process using a Wigner functional approach, focusing on spatiotemporal degrees of freedom. It applies to advanced metrology applications such as nonlinear interferometry and provides insights into experimental parameters affecting measurement precision.
- Who it is for:
- researchers in quantum metrology, physicists, engineers in optical systems
- How to act on it:
- Access the full paper by clicking the 'Click to open' link on the NMISA website
NMISA provides access to its Strategic Plans, outlining long-term vision, mission, objectives, and key initiatives for national and international metrology development.
- Who it is for:
- government departments, industry leaders, academic institutions, and policy makers
- How to act on it:
- Go to the Publications section of the NMISA website and locate the Strategic Plans document
NMISA makes its Annual Performance Plans available for public access, detailing the institute's strategic goals, performance targets, and operational plans for the fiscal year.
- Who it is for:
- public sector officials, auditors, stakeholders, and members of the public interested in institutional performance
- How to act on it:
- Navigate to the Publications section of the NMISA website and select the Annual Performance Plans link
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa offers its Full Brochure 2026 for download, which contains comprehensive information about its services, programmes, capabilities, and strategic direction for the year.
- Who it is for:
- members of the public, researchers, industry stakeholders, and potential partners
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NMISA Publications page and download the brochure from the available link
The National Metrology Institute of South Africa makes its annual reports available for download. These documents provide comprehensive insights into NMISA's performance, activities, achievements, and strategic direction over the past year.
- Who it is for:
- the general public, researchers, government stakeholders, industry professionals, academic institutions
- How to act on it:
- Visit the NMISA Publications page and click on the 'Download our annual reports below' section to access and download the reports.