Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Mechanical components which are manufactured using CSIR drawings on an as and when required basis over a five-year period to the CSIRClosed

Overview

Procurement of mechanical components manufactured from CSIR drawings on an as‑required basis over five years for the CSIR. Bidders should be manufacturers/fabricators capable of producing parts to CSIR drawings, with experience in mechanical components and compliance with CSIR bid terms.

Requirements

• Proposals submitted electronically to tender@csir.co.za; two parts (Technical & Pricing) in separate emails with subject referencing RFP No. 3782/20/10/2026 and description.
• Proposals must be signed by an authorised representative; no late submissions.
• Pricing in South African Rand (incl. taxes), include all costs, using Annexure D Pricing Schedule.
• Pricing and specific goals credentials to be submitted as separate documents (not in Technical Proposal) per Annexure D/E.
• Include tax compliance status and Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; if joint venture, provide JV agreement, consolidated BB-BEE, TCS or CSD, ownership Certificates, and registration certificates.
• Compliance with fronting, confidentiality, and availability of funds; no cloud submissions; simple file naming.

How to Apply

• Enquiries deadline: 12 October 2026 at 16:30. Closing date: 20 October 2026 at 16:30.
• Submission method: Electronic to tender@csir.co.za; two emails for PART 1 (Technical) and PART 2 (Pricing) with appropriate subject references.
• Documents to complete/submit: Annexure A–J (e.g., Annexure A – SBD 1, Annexure B – Technical Spec, Annexure C – Evaluation Matrix, Annexure D – Pricing Schedule, Annexure E – Proposal Form/Returnables, Annexure F–J). Pricing must align with Annexure D; credentials with Annexure E.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD registration and SARS tax clearance; JV documentation if applicable.
• Briefing session: not specified in the provided texts.
• Where to obtain bid documents: CSIR RFP documents (SS-F-SPU-026 Rev 02) and Annexures A–J referenced in the RFP PDFs (RFP No. 3782/20/10/2026).