Design and Manufacture of Mirror Steered System Electronics.
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, development, and supply of a custom electronic system for the GLOSS Mirror Steered System. The project requires the creation of printed circuit boards, motor control systems, and communication interfaces to manage mirror and camera movements. Key deliverables include a detailed project plan, system engineering documentation, manufactured electronic assemblies, and factory acceptance test reports. The work must adhere to IPC class 2 standards. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in system engineering, electronic hardware development, and environmental testing. The project will be executed for the CSIR, with all work and documentation provided in English.
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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must maintain a valid tax compliance status
- Must achieve a minimum technical score of 70% overall and 50% per criterion
- Must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
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. The submission must be split into two separate emails: one for the Technical Proposal and one for the Pricing Proposal and Specific Goals documentation, clearly referencing RFP number 3736/28/07/2026 in the subject lines.
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