Design of 500 kWt CFB Test Facility.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is requesting proposals for the detailed design of a 500 kW circulating fluidised bed test facility. 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 detailed engineering design of a 500 kWt Circulating Fluidised Bed (CFB) test facility. This project involves multidisciplinary engineering services, including process simulations, equipment sizing, and structural design, covering stages 1 to 4 of the project lifecycle. The work will be conducted for the CSIR, with funding support from Eskom, SANEDI, and Coaltech. Key deliverables include detailed engineering drawings, P&IDs, HAZOP reports, and construction cost estimates. The successful bidder will be responsible for creating procurement-ready documentation. Please note that the firm selected for this design phase will be restricted from bidding on future construction or commissioning contracts for this specific facility. The project must be completed in accordance with safety and maintenance standards.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid tax compliance status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Lead personnel must hold B.Eng, BSc, or B.Tech engineering degrees
- Professional registration with ECSA or equivalent international body
- Minimum R50,000,000 professional indemnity insurance cover
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your proposal electronically to tender@csir.co.za by 16:30 on 06 November 2026. Use the RFP number and description as the email subject line. If files exceed 25MB, you may send multiple emails.
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