# Request for Proposals (RFP)

> This tender closed on 2026-10-09.

- **Reference:** CSIR RFP 3724/1/09/10/2026
- **Issuer:** [Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-scientific-and-industrial-research-csir-2.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-09 18:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**CSIR seeks proposals for the development of a Cube Satellite Bus design and Verification Testing to integrate an Optical Payload.** Bidder capability should cover CubeSat bus design, hardware-in-the-loop testing (AIT/Flat-Sat), and integration of a fire-detection optical payload, with space heritage and space-grade development experience (minimum 3 years). Key areas include subsystem design, testing, and documentation to support launch-readiness.

#### Requirements
- Proven CubeSat bus design, verification and AIT capabilities, with in-house examples and space heritage.
- Detailed technical specifications for satellite bus subsystems that support the payload (BC&DH/OBC, Structure, BEPS, Communications, ADCS, Thermal, Propulsion if applicable, Payload interface and ICD).
- Ability to manufacture and test subsystems to space-grade tolerances; FEM analysis capability.
- Availability of qualified personnel with defined responsibilities and years of space-related experience.
- Evidence of spaceborne subsystem/component heritage (minimum 3 years) and references from at least two clients.
- Compliance: CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance; BBBEE considerations; adherence to PPPFA evaluation rules; submission of all mandatory returnable and essential documents (see Annexure A–I).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 09 October 2026 at 16:30; inquiries by 25 September 2026 at 16:30.
- Submission method: electronically to tender@csir.co.za; split into PART 1 Technical Proposal and PART 2 Pricing Proposal (two emails) with RFP No. in subject (see document for exact formatting) (see attached RFP).
- Documents to complete/submit: Annexure A (SBD 1), Annexure B (Technical Specification), Annexure C (Technical Evaluation Matrix), Annexure D (Pricing Schedule) – pricing must be in Annexure D; Annexure E (Proposal Form & Returnables); Annexure F–J (NDA, certificates, BBBEE, etc.) (see Annexures in attached documents).
- Registrations/compliance: CSD registration and SARS Tax Compliance PIN; provide CSD/TCS as applicable; ensure compliance with national procurement rules and fronting safeguards.
- Briefing/clarifications: Enquiries must be in writing to the CSIR; no explicit mandatory briefing session is stated in the excerpt. Site evaluations may be requested as part of due diligence.
- Where to obtain documents: CSIR tender documentation package (Annexures A–J) within the attached RFP file (RFP No. 3724.1/09/10/2026).

Notes:
- Pricing should be in South African Rand, including taxes, and detailed in the Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) — include all costs (travel, freight, etc.) (see Annexure D).
- The award will be based on a 3-phase evaluation: Phase 1 elimination, Phase 2 technical (max 100 points, with 50%+ thresholds per criterion and 70% overall), Phase 3 price and preference (80/20 split) (see Annexure C).
- Validity period: 90 days from closing date.

## Description

Request for Proposals (RFP)

Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Cube Satellite Bus Design, and Verification Testing to Integrate an Optical Payload

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFP No 3724.1-10-10-2026-Satellite Bus .pdf..pdf

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