# Request for Proposals (RFP)

- **Reference:** CSIR RFP No 3787/10/11/2026
- **Issuer:** [Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-scientific-and-industrial-research-csir-2.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-10-26
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-10 18:30 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-11-02 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/S.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of laundry services for CSIR for a five-year period on an as-and-when-required basis.** Bidders with established laundry operations capable of servicing CSIR sites in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Western Cape, with robust health, safety, environmental and quality management, should bid.

#### Requirements
- Propose via CSIR Electronic Bid Submission Portal by closing date; max 20MB per file; late submissions rejected.
- Submit three folders: Mandatory Returnable Documents (Annexure E), Technical and Pricing documents; complete Annexure D (Pricing Schedule); provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD report; for consortia, each party submits separate TCS/CSD.
- Bidders must be tax compliant and registered on the National Treasury CSD; pre-negotiations require CSD number; provide TCS PIN via SARS e-filing or printed certificate.
- Joint ventures must attach JV agreement, lead partner, split, and provide copies of certificates; provide latest Tax Compliance Status or CSD for each partner.
- Compliance: health, safety, environmental and quality management plan; segregation of laundry streams; traceability; PPE; site visits may be conducted; adherence to SANS standards (e.g., SANS 10146).
- Evaluation: proposals eliminated if not EBSP-submitted, NT Tender Defaulters/Restricted Suppliers; minimum thresholds: 70% functionality and 60% on each criterion; price and preference later; CSIR may award to best value.

#### How to Apply
- Key dates: Enquiries by 03 November 2026 16:30; Closing date 10 November 2026 16:30; Briefing 02 November 2026 11:00 (non-compulsory, via MS Teams) (see RFP doc).
- Submission: electronic via CSIR EBSP; three folders; up to 20MB per file; ensure files are named simply; signed by authorised person.
- Documents to submit: Annexure E; Annexure D; Annexure A/B/C; SBD Forms; B-BBEE; TCS PIN or CSD; company resolutions.
- Registrations: CSIR EBSP registration; CSD registration; SARS Tax Compliance; if foreign or consortium, provide respective docs.
- Briefing session details: non-compulsory; join via Teams link (see RFP).
- Where to obtain bid documents: via CSIR EBSP portal; the attached RFP document includes Annexures A–K; (RFP document.pdf).

## Description

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Request for Proposals (RFP) The Provision of Laundry Services for a Period of Five (5) Years, on an as and when required basis for the CSIR

## Documents

- RFP 3787-10-11-2026 RFP document.pdf..pdf
- RFP 3787-10-11-2026 RFP document.pdf

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