Development of Capture the Flag Challenges for SANReN.
CSIR
This tender closed on 4 September 2026
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In plain English
The CSIR is procuring Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges for the SANReN Cyber Security Challenge 2026/27. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites bids for the development and supply of 64 Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges for the SANReN Cyber Security Challenge. The project involves creating custom ethical hacking challenges for both the 2026 Final and 2027 Qualification rounds. Deliverables include challenges compatible with the CTFd platform, complete with solutions, Docker images, and technical support. The work requires remote support for the qualification round and in-person support for the final event. All challenges must be original and not sourced from the internet. The final event is scheduled for November 2026, with the qualification event occurring throughout 2027.
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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN or CSD report)
- Proven experience in CTF challenge development
- Documented history of no fraudulent or illegal conduct by directors
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to tender@csir.co.za. The submission must be split into two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal. Ensure the subject line includes the RFP number and description. If files exceed 25MB, send multiple emails.
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