# Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of emergency paramedic services to the CSIR at all its sites across South Africa on a 24/7 standby basis for a period of five (5) years

> This tender closed on 2026-10-15.

- **Reference:** CSIR RFP 1237/15/10/2026
- **Issuer:** [CSIR](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/csir.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for Proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15 18:30 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-07 12:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of 24/7 emergency paramedic services for CSIR sites nationwide for five years.** Category: Occupational Health/Medical. Potential bidders: experienced paramedic/EMS providers capable of nationwide deployment and meeting CSIR’s SLA requirements; must align with SA laws and procurement rules (e.g., tax compliance, CSD registration, BBBEE).

#### Requirements
- Ability to deliver emergency paramedic services 24/7 across all CSIR sites for five years.
- Compliance with CSIR terms, including a Service Level Agreement framework (draft SLA referenced).
- Pricing in South African Rand, include all taxes and related costs; use Annexure D pricing schedule.
- Submit pricing and credential information as separate documents from the technical proposal.
- Pre-qualifications: tax compliant; registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD); provide BBBEE documentation if applicable; provide JV documentation if a joint venture is used (JV agreement, lead partner, BBBEE, TCS/CSD for partners, etc.).
- No cloud-based submissions; adhere to file naming guidelines and two-part email submission.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: Compulsory online briefing on 07 October 2026, 10:00–11:00 via MS Teams.
- Enquiries: By 12 October 2026, 16:30 to tender@csir.co.za.
- Submission: Electronically to tender@csir.co.za by 15 October 2026, 16:30. Use two emails:
  - PART 1: Technical Proposal
  - PART 2: Pricing Proposal, Specific Goals documentation
- Document requirements: Include Annexures A–K; pricing must follow Annexure D; separate pricing and credential documents from technical proposal.
- Reports and confirmations: Ensure tax compliance status or CSD status; provide any required pre-qualification docs (e.g., BBBEE, JV agreements) with the proposal.
- Filename and submission rules: Short/simple file names; two-part submission; do not use cloud transfer.

(Document references: RFP No. 1237/15/10/2026; Annexures A–K; Draft SLA; pricing via Annexure D.)

## Description

Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of emergency paramedic services to the CSIR at all its sites across South Africa on a 24/7 standby basis for a period of five (5) years

## Documents

- Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of emergency paramedic services to the CSIR at all its sites across South Africa on a 24/7 standby basis for a period of five (5) years
- RFP No. 1237-15-10-2026-1.pdf..pdf
- RFP No. 1237-15-10-2026-1.pdf

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