Environmental Testing Tenders

The bid notice states that completed quotation documentation must be deposited before 12:00 am on before 16 April 2026 in the quotation box situated at 9 Park Street, Civic Centre, Malalane.

The bid notice states that this quotation will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference point system as prescribed in the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act No 5 of 2000. The successful provider will be the one scoring the highest points.

The bid notice states that it is strongly suggested that a registered environmental assessment practitioner or a professional natural scientist lead the project team. Bidders need to score a minimum of 60 points for functionality to proceed to price evaluation. Track record of at least four similar projects and appointment letters with recommendation letters are required for 60 points, and two CVs of key personnel with relevant qualifications on waste management are required for 20 points.

The bid notice states that the external auditor must undertake a physical site inspection to assess various elements, including permit compliance, access to the site, security and access control, cover material, compaction, documentation, landfill plant and equipment, operation and maintenance, and safety. The physical site inspection will also include groundwater testing at the boreholes on all sites and provide an analysis of the current year's groundwater testing results.

The bid notice mentions payment matters related to EPWP and NYS work, including payment for labour-enhanced components, stipends, and handling costs. It also details payment for provisional sums and prime cost sums, and electronic payments upon submission of banking details.

The bid notice specifies penalties for shortfalls in local labour content achieved and for failure to achieve contract participation goals for subcontracting to targeted enterprises.

The bid closing date and time is Tuesday, 07 April 2026 at 16:30.

The bid notice states that payment will be according to the CSIR payment terms and conditions.

The CSIR will award the contract to qualified bidders whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the CSIR, taking into consideration the technical functional solution, price, specific goals and objective criteria.

Bidders are required to submit a company profile that clearly stipulates the company's capability to execute the scope of work, including examples of spaceborne subsystems and components designed and manufactured, experience with space-grade AIT, space heritage, availability of equipment and infrastructure, FEM analysis capability, and names of key personnel with their qualifications and experience.

The bid notice mentions that bidders agree that non-compliance with any of the material terms of this RFP, including penalties for non-compliance with material terms or delayed delivery due to non-performance, will constitute a material breach of contract and provide CSIR with cause for cancellation.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.

The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.

The last date for submission of enquiries or clarifications is not explicitly stated as a deadline for challenges, but enquiries can be directed to tender@csir. co. za.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but the contracts are for a period of thirty-six 36 months on an as and when required basis.

The bid notice mentions compulsory briefing sessions for each tender, with specific dates and times provided.