APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF A HUMANOID ROBOT.Closed

Overview

The MICT SETA RFQ seeks an OEM/Original Equipment Manufacturer or an authorized distributor to supply and deliver a H7-type humanoid robot and related services. Bidders must be able to supply, configure, support and train users; include a minimum 12-month warranty; and deliver to MICT SETA Head Office, 19 Richards Drive, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand.

(Document reference: RFQ/MICT/49/2026 Humanoid Robot p.pdf)

Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation: bidder must be an OEM/OSM or authorized distributor with proof from the product owner; if via distributor, two letters are required (OEM/OSM authorizing distributor and distributor authorizing reseller).
• Compliance with specifications: bidder must state comply/not comply for each requirement and provide a Bidder’s Statement of Compliance (Figure 1 reference).
• Technical specs: full humanoid structure (head, torso, two arms, two legs), height 1.2–1.5 m, weight 30–55 kg, bipedal mobility, 18–25 DOF, 2–4 hour battery life, ROS/Python/C++-friendly SDK, and other listed capabilities (see Annexure A).
• Warranty and support: minimum 12-month warranty; coverage of hardware, sensors, actuators; include technical support and staff training.
• Software/dev kit: must provide a full Developer SDK with motion, speech APIs, sensor data access; ROS/ROS2 support and simulation environments.
• Pricing and returnable documents: complete Pricing Schedule; CSD, tax clearance, SBD forms, director IDs, CIPC, shareholding certificate; Form A.
• Preference points: eligible for Specific Goals (e.g., 51% historically disadvantaged ownership) with documentary proof required (CIPC, share certificates, director IDs).

(Document references: Annexure A; SBD 4, SBD 6.1 forms)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline and method: by 17 August 2026 at 11:00 SA time; submit via email to rfqs@mict.org.za.
• Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule; CSD report; SARS tax clearance; SBD forms; certified copies of director IDs; CIPC documents; shareholding certificate; Form A.
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; valid tax clearance; proof of accreditation from OEM/OSM (as above).
• Briefing session: N/A.
• Where to obtain documents: RFQ package and annexures are included in the attached RFQ (RFQ/MICT/49/2026 Humanoid Robot p.pdf).
• Price validity: RFQ price to remain open for 90 days from closing date.