Pre-feasibility Study for Gauteng Automotive Research Institute.
Ali Malefo
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
26 June 2026 at 10:00 · 30 Helium Road, Rosslyn, Pretoria
In plain English
A limited pre-feasibility study for the establishment of a Gauteng Automotive Research Institute is being requested. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ 16354) for a limited pre-feasibility study to establish the Gauteng Automotive Research Institute (GARI). The work will take place in Gauteng and involves benchmarking academic-industrial models, developing operating and governance frameworks, and creating an implementation roadmap. The project duration is three months. Key deliverables include an inception report, draft reports on market assessment and funding models, a final technical concept report, and a formal presentation to the AIDC Executive. Bidders must demonstrate experience in feasibility studies and provide a team including an economist and automotive expert. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 26 June 2026 at 30 Helium Road, Rosslyn, Pretoria. The closing date for submissions is 03 July 2026 at 14:00.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Pin
- Valid B-BBEE status documentation
- Minimum 3 feasibility or research development projects completed in last 5 years
- Project Lead and Research Specialist must hold relevant academic qualifications
- Must not be listed on Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ali Malefo
Email: amalefo@aidc.co.za
Phone: 012-564-5043
How to apply: Email the complete proposal to quotations@aidc.co.za. Do not copy any AIDC personnel on the email, as this will lead to immediate disqualification. Ensure the RFQ document is completed in full.
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