IT Support Services for SA-RobOTIC for 3 Years
CSIR
This tender closed on 7 August 2026
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In plain English
The CSIR is procuring IT support services for the South African Robotics Ocean Technology & Innovation Centre for 3 years. Bidders must submit essential and mandatory documents, including a company profile and reference letters.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is seeking a service provider to supply IT support services for the South African Robotics Ocean Technology & Innovation Centre (SA-RobOTIC). The work will be based at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. The contract covers a period of three years and includes infrastructure management, systems administration, cybersecurity, and hosting of Virtual Private Servers. The service provider must ensure reliable data transfer and system availability for ocean robotics platforms. The project requires 24/7 support capabilities and expertise in managing both Linux and Windows server environments. The closing date for this tender is 07 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Not listed on National Treasury restricted suppliers or tender defaulters database
- Minimum five years relevant industry experience
- Two contactable references related to scope of work
- Compliance with Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your quotation electronically to tender@csir.co.za. You must include the RFQ number 6740 and the description in the email subject line. Ensure total file sizes do not exceed 25MB. Cloud-based links like WeTransfer or Google Drive are not permitted.
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