Electronics Design and Manufacture for Mirror Steered System.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is procuring the design and manufacture of Mirror Steered System Electronics. 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 supply of electronics for a Mirror Steered System. The work includes developing printed circuit boards, motor control systems, and wiring modules that allow for precise azimuth and elevation movement. Key deliverables include a project plan, engineering documentation, manufactured electronic systems meeting IPC class 2 standards, and successful Factory Acceptance Testing. The project requires expertise in system engineering, motor control architecture, and environmental testing such as vibration and thermal shock. The work will be conducted for the CSIR, and all design milestones require formal sign-off before payment. The project must be completed according to the specified technical requirements and design review phases.
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
- Minimum technical score of 70% overall and 50% per criterion
- Adherence to IPC class 2 manufacturing standards
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals via email to tender@csir.co.za. You must send two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal and Specific Goals documentation, clearly referencing the RFP number in the subject lines.
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