# Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Mirror Steered System Electronics Design and Manufacture to the CSIR

> This tender closed on 2026-10-09.

- **Reference:** CSIR RFP 3736-1/09/10/2026
- **Issuer:** [Council for Scientific and Industrial Research CSIR](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/council-for-scientific-and-industrial-research-csir-2.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-09-04
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-09 18:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The provision of the development and supply of a custom designed electronic system for the GLOSS Mirror Steered System project to the CSIR.** Suitable bidders are those with strong capabilities in system engineering, electronic design (PCB, motor control, encoders, interfaces), manufacturing assembly, testing (including environmental tests), and robust documentation and project governance.

#### Requirements
- System engineering experience and comprehensive design/verification process.
- Design and development of electronic systems (hardware, embedded control, interfaces).
- Manufacturing, assembly and integration capability (IPC Class 2 compliance preferred).
- Testing and validation capabilities, including environmental testing (vibration, thermal cycling/shock, EMI/EMC).
- Positive reference letters from prior projects.
- Compliance requirements: registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliance; BBBEE considerations; adherence to fronting and other governance rules.
- Returnable documents and bid integrity: joint venture/subcontracting rules; mandatory returnables; use of specified SBD forms (A, H, etc.) as applicable.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 9 October 2026 at 16:30; inquiries close 21 September 2026 at 16:30. (see RFP text in the attached document: RFP No. 3736.1/09/10/2026 - Mirror Steered System.pdf)
- Submission method: electronic to tender@csir.co.za. If file size >25MB, split across multiple emails; two-part submission required: Part 1 Technical Proposal, Part 2 Pricing Proposal and specific goals, with appropriate subject references.
- Documents to submit: Annexure A (SBD 1), Annexure B (Technical Specification), Annexure C (Technical Evaluation Matrix), Annexure D (Pricing Schedule), Annexure E (Proposal Form and Returnable Documents), Annexure F (Certificate of Acquaintance), Annexure G (Preference Points Form), Annexure H (SBD 4), Annexure I (RFP Declaration), Annexure J (Mutual NDA).
- Registrations / pre-qualifications: must be registered on the CSD; provide CSD number; SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) or proof of tax compliance; if necessary, provide TCS certificate or CSD details for each party in a joint venture.
- Briefing session: not explicitly detailed in the provided text; location/address given is 627 Meiring Naude Road, Brummeria, Pretoria (as per metadata), but no mandatory briefing date is listed in the excerpt.
- Documents to obtain/buy: bid documents are contained in the CSIR RFP No. 3736.1/09/10/2026 (attached PDF). Reference the filename when discussing source materials (RFP No. 3736.1/09/10/2026-GLOSS Mirror Steered System.pdf).

## Description

Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Mirror Steered System Electronics Design and Manufacture to the CSIR

Request for Proposals (RFP) for The provision of Mirror Steered System Electronics Design and Manufacture to the CSIR

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFP No 3736.1-09-10-2026-GLOSS Mirror Steered System.pdf..pdf

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