EOI for Panel of Service Providers for CSIR Training
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is seeking professional service providers to train process controllers on an ad hoc basis. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is seeking to establish a panel of accredited service providers to train process controllers for water and wastewater treatment works. This work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis. Key deliverables include screening and registering learners, providing theoretical and practical training, and managing assessment strategies in line with Department of Water and Sanitation requirements. Providers must also handle program logistics, including venues and materials, and supply accredited facilitators, assessors, and moderators. The project aims to ensure process controllers are properly qualified and assessed. The panel appointment does not guarantee specific work volumes, as individual tasks will be assigned via future price quotations.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Active Service Provider Accreditation Certificate
- QCTO Letter of Good Standing
- Minimum technical threshold of 75% overall and 50% per criterion
- Proof of professional qualifications and registration for project team members
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit your technical proposal and required documents electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Use the EOI number 8132/05/11/2026 and the project description as the email subject line. Do not use cloud-based file sharing links. Submissions must be received by 16:30 on 05 November 2026.
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