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

Overview

RFQ for the supply and delivery of a humanoid robot. Bidders must be OEM/OSM or authorised distributors (or authorised by them) with capability to configure, supply, install, support and train on a humanoid robotics solution compatible with ROS/ROS2, Linux, and a developer SDK. The robot must meet detailed technical specs, including bipedal mobility, 1.2–1.5 m height, 30–55 kg weight, 2–4 hours battery life, 12-month warranty, and 80% resemblance to the reference design.

Requirements

• Mandatory accreditation: bidder must be OEM/OSM or authorised distributor; provide proof (certificate/letter) from the product owner; if using a distributor, provide two letters (OEM authorisation to distribute; distributor authorisation to resell/maintain). (ANNEXURE A, RFQ/MICT/37/2026)
• Technical compliance: must meet full humanoid specs (structure, DOF, sensors, power, processing, connectivity, interaction, SDK/ROS support, warranty and training). 80% resemblance to Figure 1 required.
• Documentation and registrations: bid must include Pricing Schedule, valid Tax Clearance, CSD registration, SBD forms, Certified IDs for directors, CIPC documents, Shareholding Certificate, Form A.
• Evaluation: 80/20 price vs. specific goals; 51% historically disadvantaged ownership flags (with supporting docs); 80/20 system applies for bids up to R50M.
• Additional: queries to rfqs@mict.org.za before closing; documents must be signed by authorised representative.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 24 July 2026 at 11:00 (South African Time). Submissions after this time will not be considered. (RFQ/MICT/37/2026)
• Submission method: email to rfqs@mict.org.za. No briefing session (N/A).
• Documents to submit (as applicable):
  • Pricing Schedule
  • CSD Registration Report
  • Valid Tax Clearance
  • SBD 4, SBD 6.1
  • Certified copies of director IDs (<=6 months)
  • CIPC Documents and Shareholding Certificate
  • Bidder’s Eligibility Form (Form A)
  • Annex A terms of reference evidence (see attached)
• Pre-qualifications: must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) before submitting.
• Mandatory/briefing details and evaluation notes are in the attached RFQ documents (RFQ/MICT/37/2026- Humanoid Robot f.pdf).