Provision of Integrated Towfish and Towing System for CSIR
CSIR
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The CSIR is procuring an integrated towfish and towing system. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites proposals for the design, manufacture, and testing of an integrated v2 Towfish and Towing System. This project aims to replace a legacy system by providing a hydrodynamically optimized vehicle capable of operating at depths of 50 meters in Sea State 3 conditions. Key deliverables include the towfish hardware, a compact winch system, power and telemetry management units, complete source code, and technical documentation such as CAD drawings and operating manuals. The work will be conducted for the CSIR. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise in control-system modeling and structural analysis. The project requires delivery by early 2028 to achieve maximum scoring, with a technical evaluation threshold of 70% required for further consideration.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid pressure test certification for towfish housing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit the technical and pricing proposals as two separate emails to tender@csir.co.za. The email subject line must include the RFP number 3780/06/10/2026 and the project description.
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