Cube Satellite Bus Design and Testing RFP.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is procuring the design and verification testing of a Cube Satellite Bus to integrate an optical payload. 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, verification, and testing of a Cube Satellite bus. This satellite will house the CSIR fire satellite optical payload. The project involves mission concept development, hardware and software architecture design, and environmental testing including vibration and thermal vacuum tests. The service provider must ensure the bus supports specific subsystems like power, communications, and attitude control to meet payload requirements. Work will be conducted according to international space industry standards. The project requires a team with proven space heritage and technical expertise in satellite integration. The closing date for this tender is 09 October 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 the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (SARS PIN)
- Minimum 3 years of space industry heritage
- Proven technical capability in spaceborne subsystem design and testing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to tender@csir.co.za. Submissions must be split into two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal. Cloud-based file sharing links are not permitted.
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