What the tender required and what the award supports
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Summary
The csir is seeking proposals from qualified firms to collect, verify and upload 800 manufacturing and infrastructure supplier profiles into the technology localisation implementation unit’s database. The contract is open to south african suppliers with experience in supplier profiling and project management.
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technical scope
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financial capacity
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pricing
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compliance returnables
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evaluation
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experience
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personnel
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equipment capacity
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delivery contract
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equity registrations
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What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Submit the complete bid electronically to [email protected] before 23 Jan 2026 14:30 SAST, adhering to file size limits and subject line format.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS.
Qualified inference
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Submit the bid electronically to [email protected]; if the file exceeds 25 MB split into multiple emails.
Use the subject line: “RFP No. 1210/23/01/2026 – [Tender Description]”.
All required returnable documents (mandatory and essential) must be attached and clearly marked as submitted (Yes/No) in the annexes.
Mandatory returnables include the Pricing Schedule (Annexure D) and, where applicable, signed joint‑venture or subcontractor agreements.
Essential returnables include the B‑B‑BEE certificate/affidavit (Annexure G), Standard Bidding Documents (Annexures A, E, F, H, I, J) and the Proposal Form (Annexure E).
Late submissions will be rejected; ensure delivery before the closing date/time (23 Jan 2026 14:30 SAST).
Bids must be signed and authorised by an authorised signatory (company resolution).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFP No. 1210-23-01-2026.pdf
Scope: Provide manufacturing supplier profiles for upload onto the CSIR Technology Localisation Implementation Unit (TLIU) database.
Deliverables:
Collect and upload 800 manufacturing/infrastructure supplier profiles using the electronic profiling template supplied by CSIR.
Conduct site visits/interviews as required to obtain accurate company information.
Submit monthly progress reports to CSIR.
Provide a final close‑out report.
Requirements:
Proven experience in supplier profiling and project management.
Ability to visit and assess companies of varying sizes and maturity levels.
Knowledge of manufacturing sector and ability to assess readiness.
Follow CSIR’s standard forms and templates; sign the SBD7 contract form upon award.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFP No. 1210-23-01-2026.pdf
Tax compliance: Provide SARS Tax Clearance (TCS) PIN or printed TCS certificate; non‑compliant bidders will be disqualified.
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: RSA suppliers must submit CSD number; joint‑venture/sub‑contractor parties must each provide their own CSD details.
B‑B‑BEE: Submit a valid B‑B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Annexure G). Joint ventures must provide consolidated scorecard plus individual certificates.
No bidders listed on the National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers list.
Conflict of interest, anti‑collusion and fraud declarations must be signed; failure results in disqualification.
Adherence to POPI Act for personal information handling.
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
2Inferred operational need
Deliver monthly progress reports, a final close‑out report and sign the SBD7 contract form upon award.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
3Inferred operational need
Scope: Provide manufacturing supplier profiles for upload onto the CSIR Technology Localisation Implementation Unit (TLIU) database.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
15Inferred operational need
Meet compliance obligations: valid SARS Tax Clearance, CSD registration, B‑B‑BEE certification, and no listing on the Treasury’s defaulter or restricted suppliers registers.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
16Inferred operational need
Submit signed declarations on conflict of interest, anti‑collusion, fraud and POPI compliance.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
17Inferred operational need
Submit the bid electronically to [email protected]; if the file exceeds 25 MB split into multiple emails.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
20Inferred operational need
Essential returnables include the B‑B‑BEE certificate/affidavit (Annexure G), Standard Bidding Documents (Annexures A, E, F, H, I, J) and the Proposal Form (Annexure E).
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 917600 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
23Mandatory requirement
Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration: RSA suppliers must submit CSD number; joint‑venture/sub‑contractor parties must each provide their own CSD details.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for MAPHOTEGO HOLDINGS.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
24Mandatory requirement
B‑B‑BEE: Submit a valid B‑B‑BEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Annexure G). Joint ventures must provide consolidated scorecard plus individual certificates.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.