# Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the equipment rental of optical borehole televiewer for use in underground mining to the CSIR

> This tender closed on 2026-10-19.

- **Reference:** CSIR RFQ 6774/19/10/2026
- **Issuer:** [CSIR](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/csir.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-19 18:30 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md), [Machinery](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C28.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFQ for the equipment rental of an Optical Borehole Televiewer (OTV) and related services for underground mining.** The CSIR seeks an external provider to supply the OTV system, personnel and data processing for two underground campaigns, surveying about six boreholes per campaign (roughly 12 in total) and delivering raw and processed imagery, logs, orientation data and a technical interpretation report.

#### Requirements
- Qualified service provider with OTV/borehole-imaging experience, underground mining familiarity and ability to operate in horizontal boreholes; provide example outputs.
- Supply all equipment and auxiliary gear (deployment system, data acquisition, processing software, reports) and ensure operation without underground power unless agreed.
- Ensure compliance with CSIR mine safety/induction requirements and coordinate deployment with CSIR and host mine; deliverables must meet the specification.

#### How to Apply
- Deadlines: enquiries/clarifications by 15 Oct 2026 16:30; closing date 19 Oct 2026 16:30; RFQ validity 90 days.
- Submission method: electronic submissions to tender@csir.co.za; use RFQ 6774/19/10/2026 and RFQ Description as subject; per email max 25MB; if needed, submit in multiple emails; no cloud transfers; file naming must be short.
- Documents to submit: Annexure B Pricing Schedule; Official Quotation; example OTV reports; Annexure C (SBD 1), Annexure D (SBD 4), Annexure E (Preference Points Award Form), Annexure F (Mutual NDA).
- Registrations/compliance: bidders must be tax compliant (SARS TCS PIN or CSD registration); be registered on the Central Supplier Database; NT Database restrictions apply (no tender defaulters or restricted suppliers).
- Other notes: follow the specified pricing format, ensure all mandatory returnables are submitted, and be prepared for CSIR to extend closing date or conduct inspections if required.

## Description

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the equipment rental of optical borehole televiewer for use in underground mining to the CSIR

## Documents

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