Supply of robotic platforms for eod, cbrn, surveillance and autonomous navigation research (lots 1–4)

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The CSIR reserves the right to

14.1. Extend the closing date of this RFQ;

14.2. Correct any mistakes at any stage of the tender that may have been in the Bid documents

or occurred at any stage of the tender process;

14.3. Verify any information contained in the bidder’s submission;

14.4. Request documentary proof regarding the bidder’s submission;

14.5. Carry out site inspections, product evaluations or explanatory meetings in order to verify

the nature and quality of the product/service offered by the bidder(s) or verify any

information whether before or after the adjudication of this RFQ;

14.6. Award this tender to a bidder that did not score the highest total number of points, only in

accordance with Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA (Act );

14.7. Request audited financial statements or other documents for the purpose of a due

diligence exercise to determine if the bidder will be able to execute the contract;

14.8. Award this RFQ as a whole or in part;

14.9. Award this RFQ to multiple bidders;

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14.10. Cancel and/or terminate the tender process at any stage, including after the Closing Date

and/or after presentations have been made, and/or after tenders have been evaluated

and/or after the preferred bidder(s) have been notified of their status as such;

14.11. Post tender negotiate on any elements on the bid, including but not limited to technical,

transformation, price, and contractual terms and conditions.;

14.12. Not to award a contract to a bidder who is associated with a security breach that materially

adversely affects other entities or if any directors or officers of a bidder are formally charged

of fraudulent or illegal conduct which, would harm the CSIR’s reputation by its continued

association with the bidder.

15 confidentiality

Some of the information contained in the Tender Documents may be of a confidential nature

and must only be used for purposes of responding to this RFQ. This confidentiality clause

extends to bidder partners whom you may decide to involve in preparing a response to this

RFQ. Bidders must complete and sign ANNEXURE F: Non- Disclosure Agreement.

Except as may be required by operation of law, by a court or by a regulatory authority having

appropriate jurisdiction, no information contained in or relating to this bid or a bidder’s

tender(s) will be disclosed by any bidder or other person not officially involved with the

CSIR’s examination and evaluation of a Tender.

No part of the bid may be distributed, reproduced, stored or transmitted, in any form or by

any means, electronic, photocopying, recording or otherwise, in whole or in part except for

the purpose of preparing a Tender. This bid and any other documents supplied by the CSIR

remain proprietary to the CSIR and must be promptly returned to the CSIR upon request

together with all copies, electronic versions, excerpts or summaries thereof or work derived

there from.

Throughout this bid process and thereafter, bidder(s) must secure the CSIR’s written

approval prior to the release of any information that pertains to (i) the potential work or

activities to which this bid relates; or (ii) the process which follows this bid. Failure to adhere

to this requirement may result in disqualification from the bid process and civil action.

16 protection of personal information

16.1 Each Party consents to the other Party holding and processing “personal information” (as

defined in the POPI Act) relating to it for legal, personnel, administrative and management

purposes (including, if applicable, any “special personal information” relating to him/her, as

defined in the POPI Act). Notwithstanding the generality of the aforesaid, each Party hereby

undertakes to comply with all relevant provisions of the POPI Act and any other applicable

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data protection laws. The Client further agrees to comply with all CSIR’s reasonable internal

governance requirements pertaining to data protection.

16.2 Each Party consents to the other Party making such information available to those who

provide products or services to such parties (such as advisers, regulatory authorities,

governmental or quasi-governmental organisations and potential purchasers of such Party

or any part of their business).

16.3 The Client consents to the transfer of such information to CSIR’s business contacts outside

South Africa in order to further its business interests.

16.4 While performing any activity where a Party is handling personal information as a

“responsible party” (as defined in the POPI Act), each Party undertakes that it will process

the personal information strictly in accordance with the terms of the POPI Act, this Contract,

and the other Party’s instructions from time to time, and take appropriate operational

measures to safeguard the data against any unauthorised access.

16.5 Each Party acknowledges that in the course of conducting business with each other, each

Party intends to maintain and process personal information about the other Party in an

internal database. By signing this Contract, each Party consents to the maintenance and

processing of such personal information.

16.6 Where relevant, the Client shall procure that all of its personnel, agents, representatives,

contractors, sub-contractors and mandataries shall comply with the provisions of this clause

16 (Personal Information). The CSIR shall be entitled on reasonable notice to conduct an

inspection or audit Client’s compliance with the requisite POPI Act safeguards.

Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and tax compliant. For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must be registered. Bidders must not be listed on the National Treasury restricted suppliers database or Register of Tender Defaulters. Must have an entity rated for essential returnables: Signed SBD 1, signed SBD 4, signed Annexure E preference points form, and signed Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement. Mandatory: completed Annexure B Pricing Schedule and full quotation submitted by the deadline. Bidders with directors or shareholders in state service are disqualified. Preference points for Black Ownership require submission of a valid B-BBEE certificate or consolidated scorecard for JV/consortium.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is one of the leading scientific

research and technology development organisations in Africa. In partnership with national and

international research and technology institutions, the CSIR undertakes directed and

multidisciplinary research and technology innovation that contributes to the improvement of

the quality of life of South Africans. The CSIR’s main site is in Pretoria while it is represented

in other provinces of South Africa through regional offices.

2 invitation for quotation

Quotations are hereby invited for the supply of Robotic Platforms for EOD/IEDD, CBRN,

Surveillance & Autonomous Navigation R&D to the CSIR.

Landwards Sciences requires the procurement of robotic platforms to support Explosive

Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Improvised Explosive Device Defeat (IEDD), Chemical Biological

Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) detection, surveillance/reconnaissance, and Autonomous

Navigation Research and Development (R&D) operations.

The procured robotic platforms will be used for:

Remote detection, inspection, and neutralisation of IEDs and unexploded ordnance (UXO)

CBRN threat detection and mitigation in denied or contaminated environments

Forward surveillance and reconnaissance in high-risk environments

Development and validation of autonomous navigation algorithms for SANDF UGV programs

Operator training on teleoperated and semi-autonomous robotic systems

Integration testing with third-party sensor suites (LiDAR, thermal, CBRN detectors, disruptors)

Robot/Lot Summary

Lot Platform Type Weight Class Locomotion Primary Mode

Lot 1 Heavy EOD / CBRN Robot >100 kg Tracked Teleoperated / Semi-

Autonomous

Lot 2 Medium EOD / SWAT 30–100 kg Tracked Teleoperated

Robot

Lot 3 Autonomous Recon & R&D 20–150 kg Tracked or Wheeled Semi to Fully

Platform (4WD) Autonomous

Lot 4 Small / Micro Recon Robot ≤ 30 kg Tracked, Wheeled, Teleoperated

or Throwable

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The detailed specification is outlined under Annexure A

4 pricing requirements

4.1 Pricing must be provided in South African Rand (including all applicable taxes less all

unconditional discounts).

4.2 Prices that are subject to escalation and exchange rate fluctuations are to be clearly

indicated, with the currency and ROE used in the quotation must be clearly indicated.

4.3 Price should include additional cost elements such as freight, insurance until acceptance,

duty where applicable, etc.

4.4 Payment will be according to the CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions.

4.5 Please provide a detail pricing using a Pricing Schedule outlined under Annexure B.

Bidders are to price their quotations using the Pricing Schedule. Explanatory notes

must be provided in the quotation when deviating from the Pricing Schedule.

5 returnables

Returnables are required for evaluation purposes. Bidders’ responses will be evaluated based

on compliance with the listed administration and mandatory bid requirements. The bidder(s)

proposal may be disqualified for non-submission of any of the documents.

5.1 Essential Returnable Documents

Without limiting the generality of the CSIR’s other critical requirements for this Bid,

bidder(s) must submit the documents listed in Table 1 below. All documents must be

completed and signed by the duly authorized representative of the prospective

bidder(s).

Please confirm submission of the Essential Returnable Documents detailed below by

so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:

Table 1

Submitted

Essential returnable documents

[Yes/No]

Annexure C: Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 1 Form

Annexure D: Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 4 Form

Annexure E: Preference Points Award Form( Mandatory

documents to claim preference points)

Annexure F: Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

5.2 Mandatory Returnable Documents

Failure to submit all Mandatory Returnable Documents by the closing date and time of

this RFQ will result in a Respondent’s disqualification. Bidders are therefore urged to

ensure that all these documents are returned with their RFQ.

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Please confirm submission of the Mandatory Returnable Documents detailed below by

so indicating [Yes or No] in the table below:

Table 2

Submitted

Mandatory returnable documents

[Yes/No]

Annexure B: Pricing Schedule

Quotation

6 evaluation process and criteria

The RFQ will be evaluated as per the following:

Phase 1 – Elimination Criteria

The bidders will be evaluated on the elimination criteria as stated in Point 6.1 below. Bidders

that are eliminated during this phase will not be evaluated further on price and preference

points.

Phase 2 – Price and Preference Points Evaluation

Bidders will be evaluated as per the preference points system stated in point 6.2 below.

6.1 Elimination Criteria

Bidders will be eliminated if they fail to provide the following information:

a) Bidder that submit late bids will not be considered.

b) Bidder that submit to the incorrect location or email address will not be considered.

c) Bidder that is listed on the NT database of restricted suppliers will not be

considered.

d) Bidder that is registered on the NT Register of Tender Defaulters will not be

considered.

e) Bidder that did not submit mandatory returnable documents as listed on paragraph

5.2 (Table 2).

f) Bidder that fail to meet the specification requirements will not be considered.

6.2 Preferential Points System Evaluation Criteria

Selection of suppliers will be based on the 80/20 preference point system and that the

lowest acceptable tender will be used to determine the applicable preference point

system as stipulated in Annexure E: Preference Points Awad Form.

7 objective criteria

The CSIR reserves the right to award this tender to a bidder that did not score the highest

total number of points in accordance with Section (2) (1) (f) of the PPPFA (Act )”,

under the following conditions:

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• The directors, shareholders or officers of the bidder must not be formally charged of

fraudulent or illegal conduct which could harm the CSIR’s reputation by associating

with the bidder.

8 submission requirements

8.1 All quotations must be submitted electronically to [email protected]

8.2 Respondents must use the RFQ number and RFQ Description as the subject reference

number when submitting their bids.

8.3 The email and file sizes must not exceed a total of 25MB per email.

8.4 Documents submitted via cloud solutions such as: WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.

will not be considered.

8.5 The naming / labelling syntax of files or documents must be short and simple.

9 medium of communication

All documentation submitted in response to this RFQ must be in English.

10 correctness of responses

10.1 The bidder must confirm satisfaction regarding the correctness and validity of their proposal

and that all prices and rates quoted cover all the work/items specified in the RFQ. The prices

and rates quoted must cover all obligations under any resulting contract.

10.2 The bidder accepts that any mistakes regarding prices and calculations will be at their own

risk.

11 verification of documents

11.1 Bidders should check the numbers of the pages to satisfy themselves that none are missing

or duplicated. No liability will be accepted by the CSIR in regard to anything arising.

11.2 Pricing schedule and specific goals credentials should be submitted with the RFQ response.

12 preparation costs

The Bidder will bear all its costs in preparing, submitting and presenting any response or

Tender to this bid and all other costs incurred by it throughout the bid process. Furthermore,

no statement in this bid will be construed as placing the CSIR, its employees or agents under

any obligation whatsoever, including in respect of costs, expenses or losses incurred by the

bidder(s) in the preparation of their response to this bid.

13 other terms and conditions

13.1 No bidder shall under any circumstances offer, promise or make any gift, payment, loan,

reward, inducement, benefit or other advantage, which may be construed as being made to

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solicit any favour, to any CSIR employee or its representatives. Such an act shall constitute

a material breach of the Agreement and the CSIR shall be entitled to terminate the

Agreement forthwith, without prejudice to any of its rights.

13.2 Bidders shall not assume that information and/or documents supplied to CSIR, at any time

prior to this request, are still available to CSIR, and shall consequently not make any

reference to such information document in its response to this request.

13.3 Changes by a bidder to its submission will not be considered after the closing date and time.

13.4 Bidders confirm that by submitting a tender, they confirm that I am satisfied with regards to

the correctness and validity of my quotation; that the price(s) and rate(s) quoted cover all

the services specified in the quotation documents; that the price(s) and rate(s) cover all my

obligations and I accept that any mistakes regarding price(s) and rate(s) and calculations

will be at my own risk.

13.5 Bidders further confirm that by submitting a tender, they accept to take accept full

responsibility for the proper execution and fulfilment of all obligations and conditions

devolving on them under this RFQ as the principal liable for the due fulfilment of this RFQ

process.

13.6 No goods and/or services shall be delivered to the CSIR without an official CSIR Purchase

order. CSIR purchase order number must be quoted on the invoice. Invoices without CSIR

purchase order numbers will be returned to the supplier.

Quotations must include:

• Technical data sheet and/or user manual for all quoted platforms/robots
• Include guarantees and warranties
• Where applicable, commissioning, installation and training must be indicated
• Estimated time of delivery, from date of purchase order receipt

LOT 1 — Heavy EOD / CBRN Robot

Large-class tracked platform for heavy EOD, vehicle inspection, large IED defeat, and full CBRN

detection operations Mobility

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Locomotion Tracked Tracked with articulated flippers

Platform Weight >100 kg 120 kg preferred

Ground Clearance ≥ 5 cm ≥ 8 cm

Stair Climbing Angle ≥ 40° ≥ 43°

Side Slope ≥ 35° ≥ 45°

Maximum Speed ≥ 5 km/h ≥ 8 km/h

Terrain Rubble, gravel, grass, sand, mud + Snow, water (splash-proof)

Self-Righting Desirable Autonomous self-righting

Manipulator Arm & Payload

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Platform Payload Capacity ≥ 30 kg ≥ 45 kg

Arm Lift — Retracted ≥ 15 kg ≥ 25 kg

Arm Lift — Extended ≥ 5 kg ≥ 10 kg

Arm Vertical Reach ≥ 120 cm ≥ 180 cm

Arm Horizontal Reach ≥ 50 cm ≥ 70 cm

Arm Degrees of Freedom ≥ 4 DOF ≥ 6 DOF

Gripper Motorised gripper (mandatory) 360° rotating wrist + gripper

Disruptor Mount Single mount (mandatory) Dual disruptor, isolated firing circuits

Drag Capacity ≥ 50 kg ≥ 77 kg

Tow Capacity ≥ 200 kg ≥ 340 kg

Power & Endurance

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Battery Type Rechargeable (Lead-Acid or Li-Ion) Li-Ion or Li-Fe

Mission Endurance ≥ 3 hours continuous ≥ 4 hours

Battery Change Tool-free or single-tool Quick-change in ≤ 5 minutes

Charge Time ≤ 8 hours (full charge) ≤ 4 hours

Tether Option Optional fibre-optic or power tether Motorised tether reel ≥ 150 m

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Cameras & Sensors

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Camera Count ≥ 4 cameras ≥ 6 cameras

PTZ Camera ≥ 20× optical zoom (mandatory) ≥ 26× optical zoom

Drive Cameras Front + rear IR (mandatory) Front, rear, left, right

Arm / Gripper Camera Mandatory 360° gripper-mounted camera

Disruptor Camera Mandatory Dual weapon cameras

Thermal Camera Desirable FLIR or equivalent

Night Vision IR illumination (mandatory) Active IR + passive thermal

Lighting LED on arm + PTZ (mandatory) Variable-intensity LED

Audio 1-way minimum 2-way Push-to-Talk

Communication & Control

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Control Unit Operator Control Unit (mandatory) Wearable Tactical Robotic Controller

RF Range (LOS) ≥ 500 m ≥ 800 m; 1,200 m with high-gain

antenna

Tether Range ≥ 150 m fibre-optic ≥ 300 m milspec fibre

Video Transmission Analogue or digital Digital COFDM (≥ 1,000 m urban)

Data Ports USB + Ethernet (mandatory) RS-232 + Ethernet + payload bus

Encryption Desirable AES-256 encrypted RF link

Frequency Bands 900 MHz or 2.4 / 5.8 GHz Multi-band frequency hopping

CBRN & EOD Capability

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

CBRN Sensor Integration Mounting provisions (mandatory) Integrated CBRN sensor suite

Chemical Detection Sensor mount provision Real-time chemical agent detection

Radiation Detection Sensor mount provision Gamma + neutron detection

HAZMAT Washdown Chem-Bio washdown capable Full decontamination wash capability

(mandatory)

X-Ray Mount Mounting provision (mandatory) Remote X-ray deployment

Disruptor Firing Circuits ≥ 2 isolated circuits ≥ 4 isolated circuits

Wire Cutting Tool provision Remote wire cutting tool

Autonomy

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Autonomy Level SAE Level 0 (teleoperated minimum) SAE Level 1 – 2 with waypoint

navigation

Autonomy Upgrade Path Documented upgrade pathway to SAE Plug-and-play autonomy module

L2 compatible

LOT 2 — Medium EOD / SWAT Robot

Confined-space EOD and SWAT support — optimised for buses, trains, aircraft interiors, and

urban buildings. Two-person portable.

Mobility

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Locomotion Tracked Tracked with anti-flip bar

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Platform Weight 30–100 kg ≤ 70 kg

Platform Width ≤ 65 cm ≤ 45 cm (for narrow aisle access)

Ground Clearance ≥ 5 cm ≥ 7 cm

Stair Climbing Angle ≥ 40° ≥ 45° (with anti-flip bar)

Maximum Speed ≥ 3 km/h ≥ 4 km/h

Drive System ≥ 2-speed 3-speed with manual anti-flip bar

Manipulator Arm & Payload

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Arm Lift — Retracted ≥ 15 kg ≥ 25 kg

Arm Lift — Extended ≥ 5 kg ≥ 8 kg

Arm Vertical Reach ≥ 100 cm ≥ 180 cm

Gripper 360° rotating gripper (mandatory) Interchangeable gripper attachments

Disruptor Mount Single mount (mandatory) Twin disruptor turret (dual-arm

preferred)

Drag Capacity ≥ 100 kg ≥ 113 kg

Arm Extension Kit Desirable Telescoping arm to ≥ 250 cm reach

Power & Endurance

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Mission Endurance ≥ 2 hours ≥ 3 – 5 hours

Battery Rechargeable, quick-change Dual battery packs with quick-change

Tether Option ≥ 150 m tether reel ≥ 300 m milspec fibre-optic reel

Cameras & Sensors

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Camera Count ≥ 3 cameras ≥ 4 – 6 cameras

PTZ Camera ≥ 20× optical zoom (mandatory) ≥ 36× zoom with motorised mast

Drive Cameras Front + rear IR (mandatory) Front, rear, arm, weapon cameras

Arm Camera Mandatory 360° rotating claw camera

Thermal Camera Desirable FLIR thermal

Audio 1-way minimum 2-way Push-to-Talk

Communication & Control

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

RF Range ≥ 500 m ≥ 1,000 m COFDM

Tether Range ≥ 150 m ≥ 305 m milspec fibre

Video Transmission Analogue or digital Digital COFDM

Control Unit Operator / Command Control Unit Handheld Bluetooth controller option

(mandatory)

CBRN & EOD Capability

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

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CBRN Sensor Mount Mounting provisions (mandatory) Integrated CBRN suite

HAZMAT Washdown Chem-Bio washdown (mandatory) Full decontamination wash

X-Ray Mount Mounting provision (mandatory) Remote X-ray deployment

Disruptor Firing Circuits ≥ 2 isolated circuits ≥ 4 isolated circuits

Claw Attachment Kit Desirable Box cutters, chemical sampler, wire

cutter

LOT 3 — Autonomous Recon & R&D Platform

Hybrid autonomous platform for SANDF autonomy algorithm R&D, outdoor reconnaissance, and

indoor testing. Must support ROS / ROS2 and expose a documented developer API.

Mobility

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Locomotion Tracked or Wheeled (4WD minimum) Tracked with flipper arms

Platform Weight 20–150 kg ≤ 50 kg (man-portable preferred)

Maximum Speed ≥ 5 km/h ≥ 9 km/h

Stair Climbing Desirable ≥ 40° with flipper arms

Terrain Outdoor rough terrain + indoor smooth Full spectrum (rubble to indoor)

Self-Righting Desirable Autonomous self-righting

Autonomous Navigation

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

SAE Autonomy Level SAE Level 2 (Partial Automation) SAE Level 3 – 4 (Conditional / High

Automation)

GPS-Available Navigation GNSS-based waypoint navigation Multi-constellation GNSS + RTK

GPS-Denied Navigation Inertial or odometry-based LiDAR-SLAM + IMU fusion

Obstacle Detection Range ≥ 5 m ≥ 20 m

Obstacle Avoidance Static obstacles (mandatory) Dynamic obstacle avoidance

Mission Endurance (Autonomous) ≥ 2 hours continuous ≥ 4 hours

Mission Planning Waypoint upload via GCS Dynamic re-routing during mission

Comms Loss Behaviour Safe stop (mandatory) Return-to-base

E-Stop Physical E-stop (mandatory) Physical + wireless E-stop (≥ 200 m)

Sensor Suite

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

LiDAR 2D LiDAR (180° FoV minimum) 3D LiDAR (≥ 16-beam, 360° FoV)

Camera ≥ 2 cameras (front, rear) ≥ 4 cameras (360° coverage)

IMU 6-DoF (3-axis accel + gyro) 9-DoF with magnetometer

GNSS GPS receiver Multi-constellation GNSS receiver

Thermal Camera Desirable FLIR or equivalent

Depth Camera Desirable Stereo depth camera (≥ 5 m range)

Autonomy Software & Integration

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Middleware / API Documented control API (mandatory) ROS or ROS2 compatible

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Autonomy Software Semi-autonomous navigation stack Open-source or documented proprietary

stack

Mapping Occupancy grid mapping SLAM with HD map export

Data Logging Onboard sensor data recording Rosbag or equivalent format

Ground Control Station Laptop-based GCS Ruggedised GCS with telemetry

dashboard

Simulation Desirable Gazebo or equivalent simulator model

SDK / API Documented API (mandatory) ROS2 action server + service interfaces

Communication

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

LOS Control Range ≥ 500 m ≥ 800 m

BLOS Capability 4G LTE minimum 4G LTE + satellite fallback

Encryption Desirable AES-256 encrypted communications

Frequency 900 MHz or 2.4 / 5.8 GHz Military-band encrypted radio

Hybrid Powertrain (If Applicable)

Applicable only to bidders proposing an ICE-electric hybrid platform for Lot 3.

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Powertrain Battery-electric or hybrid ICE-electric Battery-electric preferred (silent recon)

Silent Operation Mode Electric-only silent mode (mandatory) ≤ 55 dB(A) at 10 m

Electric-Only Range ≥ 10 km ≥ 20 km

Combined Range ≥ 50 km ≥ 100 km

CAN Bus Exposure Drive mode, SoC, motor torque via CAN Full HCU API with autonomy stack

integration

Noise Level (Electric) ≤ 65 dB(A) at 10 m ≤ 55 dB(A) at 10 m

Noise Level (ICE/Hybrid) ≤ 80 dB(A) at 10 m ≤ 75 dB(A) at 10 m

LOT 4 — Small / Micro Recon Robot

Lightweight reconnaissance platform for confined-space inspection, over-wall and throughwindow deployment. Single-operator deployable with minimal setup time.

Physical Requirements

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Weight ≤ 30 kg ≤ 10 kg (throwable preferred)

Portability Single-operator deployable Backpack-portable

Setup Time ≤ 2 minutes (storage to operation) ≤ 30 seconds

Drop Resistance Survives 3 m drop Survives 9 m drop / 36 m throw

Locomotion Tracked, wheeled, or throwable Tracked with flipper or throwable

Sensors & Communication

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Camera ≥ 1 camera with live video feed Omnidirectional or pan/tilt camera

Night Vision IR illumination Low-lux camera + IR (auto-activation)

Audio 1-way (listening) 2-way audio

Control Range — Outdoor LOS ≥ 30 m ≥ 137 m

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Control Range — Indoor NLOS ≥ 15 m ≥ 45 m

Video Transmission Live FPV video Digital encrypted video

IP Rating IP54 minimum IP66 or IP67

Power & Endurance

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Mission Endurance ≥ 30 minutes ≥ 110 minutes

Battery Rechargeable Quick-change with spare battery

Field Charging From 12V vehicle battery USB-C or 12V charging

Autonomy

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Autonomy Level SAE Level 0 (teleoperated) SAE Level 1 (basic obstacle avoidance)

Control Type Handheld OCU controller (mandatory) Smartphone app control option

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Common Requirements — All Lots

Environmental & Durability

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Environmental Sealing IP54 minimum IP65 or better

Operating Temperature -10°C to +45°C -20°C to +55°C

Humidity ≥ 85% RH non-condensing 100% RH (submersible preferred for Lot

Vibration Standard MIL-STD-810G MIL-STD-810H (latest)

Shock Standard MIL-STD-810G MIL-STD-810H

Dust Protection IP5X (dust protected) IP6X (dust tight)

UV / Corrosion Corrosion-resistant materials Marine-grade + UV-stabilised polymers

Reliability & Maintenance

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

MTBF ≥ 200 hours ≥ 500 hours

MTTR (Field Repair) ≤ 4 hours ≤ 2 hours

Service Interval ≥ 50 operating hours ≥ 100 hours

Field Repair Manual Printed + PDF (mandatory) Interactive digital manual

Spare Parts Kit Available (mandatory) Included in base quote

Warranty ≥ 12 months all hardware ≥ 24 months

Technical Support Business hours (mandatory) 24/7 remote diagnostics

Safety

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

Emergency Stop Physical E-stop (mandatory) Physical + wireless E-stop

Comms Loss Fail-Safe Safe stop (mandatory) Return-to-home

Battery Management BMS with over/undercharge protection IEC 62133 certified battery

Anti-Tamper Physical provisions Encrypted firmware + remote wipe

After-Sales Support (South Africa)

Parameter Minimum Requirement Preferred Standard

SA Service Centre ≥ 1 SA service centre or repair agent ≥ 1 in Gauteng

Parts Availability ≤ 21 days for non-stock parts ≤ 14 days

Training Operator + maintenance training in SA On-site training at preferred facility

(mandatory)

Software Updates ≥ 2 years of firmware/software updates Lifetime software support

Key Compliance Standards

Standard Scope Applicable Lots

MIL-STD-810G/H Environmental testing (vibration, shock, temp, All Lots

humidity, dust)

MIL-STD-461G Electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) All Lots

IP54 / IP65 (IEC 60529) Ingress protection — dust and water All Lots

IEC 62133 / UN 38.3 Li-Ion battery safety and transport All Lots

ISO 13482:2014 Safety — autonomous systems Lot 3

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IEC 61508 Functional safety of E/E/PE systems Lot 3

IEC 62443 Industrial cybersecurity Lots 3 & 4

NCACC Regulations SA National Conventional Arms Control Act All Lots

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Annexure B

Autonomous Navigation R&D to the CSIR

Bid response documents may be deposited in the bid box situated at (street address)

The CSIR requires that all tender submissions be submitted electronically to [email protected]. Should tender file size

exceed 25MB, bidders submit tender in multiple emails. Use the tender number RFQ No 9537/04/09/2026 and description

of the tender as the subject on your email.

Bidding procedure enquiries may be directed

To technical enquiries may be directed to:

CONTACT PERSON Desiree Sam CONTACT PERSON N/A

Telephone

Number 012 841 2911 telephone number n/a

Facsimile number n/a facsimile number n/a

E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected] E-MAIL ADDRESS [email protected]

Supplier information

Name of bidder

Postal address

Street address

Telephone

Number code number

Cellphone

Number

Facsimile

Number code number

E-mail address

VAT registration

Number

Supplier tax compliance central

Compliance system pin: supplier

Or

Status database

No: MAAA

1 are you

2 are you a

THE ACCREDITED Yes No

Foreign based

Representative

Supplier for the

IN SOUTH AFRICA Yes No [IF YES, ANSWER THE

Goods /services

For the goods questionnaire

/Works offered?

/Services /works [if yes enclose proof] below]

Offered?

Questionnaire to bidding foreign suppliers

Is the entity a resident of the republic of south africa (RSA)? yes

NO

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Does the entity have a branch in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have a permanent establishment in the RSA? yes NO

Does the entity have any source of income in the RSA? yes NO

Is the entity liable in the RSA for any form of taxation? Yes NO

If the answer is “NO” to all of the above, then IT is not a requirement to register for a tax

Compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not

Register as per 2.3 Below.

Part b: terms and conditions for bidding

1. Bid submission:

1.1. Bids must be delivered by the stipulated time to the correct address. Late bids will not be

Accepted for consideration.

1.2. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided–(not to be re-typed) or in the

Manner prescribed in the bid document.

1.3. This bid is subject to the preferential procurement policy framework act, 2000 and the

Preferential procurement regulations, 2022, the general conditions of contract (gcc)

And, if applicable, any other special conditions of contract.

1.4. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form (sbd7).

2. Tax compliance requirements

2.1 Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations.

2.2 Bidders are required to submit their unique personal identification number (pin) issued by SARS to

Enable the organ of state to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status.

2.3 Application for tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website

Www.SARS.GOV.ZA.

2.4 Bidders may also submit a printed tcs certificate together with the bid.

2.5 In bids where consortia / joint ventures / sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a

Separate tcs certificate / pin / csd number.

2.6 Where NO tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a

Csd number must be provided.

2.7 NO bids will be considered from persons in the service of the state, companies with directors who

Are persons in the service of the state, or close corporations with members persons in the service

Of the state.”

Nb: failure to provide / or comply with any of the above particulars may render

The bid invalid.

Signature of bidder:

...................................................

Capacity under which this bid is signed:

...................................................

(Proof of authority must be submitted e.g. company resolution)

Date:

...................................................

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Annexure D

Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 4

Bidder’s disclosure

1. Purpose of the form

Any person (natural or juristic) may make an offer or offers in terms of this

invitation to bid. In line with the principles of transparency, accountability,

impartiality, and ethics as enshrined in the Constitution of the Republic of

South Africa and further expressed in various pieces of legislation, it is

required for the bidder to make this declaration in respect of the details

required hereunder.

Where a person/s are listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters and / or the

List of Restricted Suppliers, that person will automatically be disqualified from

the bid process.

2. Bidder’s declaration

2.1 Is the bidder, or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /

partners or any person having a controlling interest1 in the enterprise,

employed by the state? YES /NO

2.1.1 If so, furnish particulars of the names, individual identity numbers, and, if

applicable, state employee numbers of sole proprietor/ directors / trustees /

shareholders / members/ partners or any person having a controlling interest

in the enterprise, in table below.

Full Name Identity Number Name of State

institution

2.2 Do you, or any person connected with the bidder, have a relationship with any

person who is employed by the procuring institution? YES /NO

1 the power, by one person or a group of persons holding the majority of the equity of an

enterprise, alternatively, the person/s having the deciding vote or power to influence or to

direct the course and decisions of the enterprise.

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2.2.1 If so, furnish particulars:

................................................................................................

................................................................................................

2.3 Does the bidder or any of its directors / trustees / shareholders / members /

partners or any person having a controlling interest in the enterprise have any

interest in any other related enterprise whether or not they are bidding for this

contract? YES /NO

2.3.1 If so, furnish particulars:

........................................................................................

........................................................................................

Remote detection, inspection, and neutralisation of IEDs and unexploded ordnance (UXO)

Integration testing with third-party sensor suites (LiDAR, thermal, CBRN detectors, disruptors)

14.1. Extend the closing date of this RFQ;

14.2. Correct any mistakes at any stage of the tender that may have been in the Bid documents

or occurred at any stage of the tender process;

14.3. Verify any information contained in the bidder’s submission;

14.4. Request documentary proof regarding the bidder’s submission;

14.5. Carry out site inspections, product evaluations or explanatory meetings in order to verify

the nature and quality of the product/service offered by the bidder(s) or verify any

information whether before or after the adjudication of this RFQ;

14.6. Award this tender to a bidder that did not score the highest total number of points, only in

accordance with Section 2(1)(f) of the PPPFA (Act );

14.7. Request audited financial statements or other documents for the purpose of a due

diligence exercise to determine if the bidder will be able to execute the contract;

14.8. Award this RFQ as a whole or in part;

14.9. Award this RFQ to multiple bidders;

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internal database. By signing this Contract, each Party consents to the maintenance and

processing of such personal information.

16.6 Where relevant, the Client shall procure that all of its personnel, agents, representatives,

contractors, sub-contractors and mandataries shall comply with the provisions of this clause

16 (Personal Information). The CSIR shall be entitled on reasonable notice to conduct an

inspection or audit Client’s compliance with the requisite POPI Act safeguards.

17 indemnity

indoor testing. Must support ROS / ROS2 and expose a documented developer API.

MIL-STD-810G/H Environmental testing (vibration, shock, temp, All Lots

humidity, dust)

MIL-STD-461G Electromagnetic interference (EMI/EMC) All Lots

IP54 / IP65 (IEC 60529) Ingress protection — dust and water All Lots

IEC 62133 / UN 38.3 Li-Ion battery safety and transport All Lots

ISO 13482:2014 Safety — autonomous systems Lot 3

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Item Description Quantitity Unity Price Total Price

No (VAT Excl) (VAT Excl)

1 Robot/Lot 1 - Heavy EOD / CBRN Robot > 30 1

kg, Tracked, Teleoperated / Semi-Autonomous

2 Robot/Lot 2 - Medium EOD / SWAT Robot, ≤ 1

100 kg, Tracked, Teleoperated

3 Robot/Lot 3 - Autonomous Recon & R&D 1

Platform, ≤ 150 kg, Tracked or Wheeled

(4WD), Semi to Fully Autonomous

4 Robot/Lot 4 - Small / Micro Recon Robot, ≤ 15 1

kg, Tracked, Wheeled, or Throwable,

Teleoperated

5 Delivery

Total Price (VAT Excl)

VAT (15%)

Total Price (VAT Incl)

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Annexure C

Standard Bidding Document (SBD) 1

Part a: invitation to bid

You are hereby invited to bid for requirements of the csir

09 September CLOSING

BID NUMBER: RFQ No 9537/04/09/2026 CLOSING DATE: 16:30

2026 time:

Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the supply of Robotic Platforms for EOD/IEDD, CBRN, Surveillance &

must be provided in the quotation when deviating from the Pricing Schedule.

[Yes/No]

Annexure B: Pricing Schedule

10.1 The bidder must confirm satisfaction regarding the correctness and validity of their proposal

and that all prices and rates quoted cover all the work/items specified in the RFQ. The prices

and rates quoted must cover all obligations under any resulting contract.

10.2 The bidder accepts that any mistakes regarding prices and calculations will be at their own

risk.

Tax compliance

tax compliance status through the Central Supplier

tax compliance status will be verified

Tax compliance central

Tax compliance status system pin code from the south african revenue service (SARS) and if not

Tax compliance requirements

Tax compliance status (tcs) pin may be made via e-filing through the SARS website

Tcs pin is available but the bidder is registered on the central supplier database (csd), a

TCS PIN and CSD number

TCS PIN and CSD

Csd number

Csd number must be provided

Central Supplier Database (CSD)

Central supplier database

Central Supplier Database and the National

Central Supplier Database and their tax compliance status will be verified

Central supplier database (csd), a

power of attorney to bind the other party/parties in respect of matters

must be provided in the quotation when deviating from the Pricing Schedule.

Please confirm submission of the Essential Returnable Documents detailed below by

this RFQ will result in a Respondent’s disqualification. Bidders are therefore urged to

Please confirm submission of the Mandatory Returnable Documents detailed below by

Annexure B: Pricing Schedule

11.2 Pricing schedule and specific goals credentials should be submitted with the RFQ response.

approval prior to the release of any information that pertains to (i) the potential work or

to this requirement may result in disqualification from the bid process and civil action.

B-BBEE Minimum Level: 0

Points Allocation: 2 points

B-BBEE Details: 20

3.3 Total preference points per specific goal to be determined per tender.

3.3.1 Total preference points per specific goal to be awarded as follows:

3.3.1.1 Preferential points for black ownership will be awarded as follows:

Black Ownership % of Preferential points

Bidder with 100% black ownership 100%

Bidder with 51% to 99% black ownership 50%

Bidder with less than 51% black ownership 0%

3.4 Joint Ventures, Consortiums and Trusts

A trust, consortium or joint venture3, will qualify for preference points as a legal

entity (Incorporated), provided that the entity submits its valid B-BBEE certificate.

Only valid BBBEE certificates issued by SANAS accredited verification agency

will be considered for allocation of points.

A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for preference points as an

unincorporated entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated B-BBEE

scorecard as if they were a group structure and that such a consolidated B-BBEE

scorecard is prepared for every separate bid. Only valid consolidated BBBEE

certificates issued by SANAS accredited verification agency will be considered

for allocation of points.

Bidders must submit concrete proof of the existence of joint ventures and/or

consortium arrangements. The CSIR will accept signed agreements as

acceptable proof of the existence of a joint venture and/or consortium

3 Joint venture or Consortium means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their expertise, property, capital,

efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.

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arrangement. Furthermore, in bids where unincorporated joint venture and/or

consortium/sub-cont

with a successful bidder in the event that it is established that such bidder was in fact not

tax compliant at the time of the award or has submitted a fraudulent Tax Clearance

Certificate to the CSIR, or whose verification against the Central Supplier Database (CSD)

proves non-compliant. The CSIR further reserves the right to cancel a contract with a

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Platform Payload Capacity ≥ 30 kg ≥ 45 kg

Arm Lift — Retracted ≥ 15 kg ≥ 25 kg

Arm Lift — Extended ≥ 5 kg ≥ 10 kg

Arm Vertical Reach ≥ 120 cm ≥ 180 cm

Arm Horizontal Reach ≥ 50 cm ≥ 70 cm

Arm Degrees of Freedom ≥ 4 DOF ≥ 6 DOF

Gripper Motorised gripper (mandatory) 360° rotating wrist + gripper

Disruptor Mount Single mount (mandatory) Dual disruptor, isolated firing circuits

Drag Capacity ≥ 50 kg ≥ 77 kg

Tow Capacity ≥ 200 kg ≥ 340 kg

Camera Count ≥ 4 cameras ≥ 6 cameras

PTZ Camera ≥ 20× optical zoom (mandatory) ≥ 26× optical zoom

Drive Cameras Front + rear IR (mandatory) Front, rear, left, right

Arm / Gripper Camera Mandatory 360° gripper-mounted camera

Arm Lift — Retracted ≥ 15 kg ≥ 25 kg

Arm Lift — Extended ≥ 5 kg ≥ 8 kg

Arm Vertical Reach ≥ 100 cm ≥ 180 cm

Gripper 360° rotating gripper (mandatory) Interchangeable gripper attachments

Disruptor Mount Single mount (mandatory) Twin disruptor turret (dual-arm

preferred)

Drag Capacity ≥ 100 kg ≥ 113 kg

Arm Extension Kit Desirable Telescoping arm to ≥ 250 cm reach

Locomotion Tracked or Wheeled (4WD minimum) Tracked with flipper arms

Platform Weight 20–150 kg ≤ 50 kg (man-portable preferred)

Maximum Speed ≥ 5 km/h ≥ 9 km/h

Stair Climbing Desirable ≥ 40° with flipper arms

Terrain Outdoor rough terrain + indoor smooth Full spectrum (rubble to indoor)

Emergency Stop Physical E-stop (mandatory) Physical + wireless E-stop

Comms Loss Fail-Safe Safe stop (mandatory) Return-to-home

Battery Management BMS with over/undercharge protection IEC 62133 certified battery

Anti-Tamper Physical provisions Encrypted firmware + remote wipe

After-Sales Support (South Africa)

IEC 61508 Functional safety of E/E/PE systems Lot 3

IEC 62443 Industrial cybersecurity Lots 3 & 4

I certify that the information furnished in paragraphs 1, 2

and 3 ABOVE IS CORRECT.

certify that the documents submitted to claim preference points based on the specific goals

are valid, and I / we acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as

indicated in paragraph 3 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 3, the contractor may be required to furnish further documentary proof to

the satisfaction of the CSIR that the awarded are correct;

iv) If any document is obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract

have not been fulfilled, the CSIR may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that

person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of

having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the

shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted by the

If a bidder breaches the conditions of this bid and, as a result of that breach, the CSIR incurs

costs or damages (including, without limitation, the cost of any investigations, procedural

impairment, repetition of all or part of the bid process and/or enforcement of intellectual

property rights or confidentiality obligations), then the bidder indemnifies and holds the CSIR

harmless from any and all such costs which the CSIR may incur and for any damages or

losses the CSIR may suffer.

18 tax compliance

No tender shall be awarded to a bidder who is not tax compliant. If a recommended bidder

is not tax complaint, the bidder will be notified in writing of their non- compliant status and

the bidder will be requested to submit written proof from SARS of their tax compliant status

or proof that they have made an arrangement to meet their outstanding tax obligations within

seven (7) working days. Should they fail to do so CSIR will reject their bid.

The CSIR reserves the right to withdraw an award made, or cancel a contract concluded

with a successful bidder in the event that it is established that such bidder was in fact not

tax compliant at the time of the award or has submitted a fraudulent Tax Clearance

Certificate to the CSIR, or whose verification against the Central Supplier Database (CSD)

proves non-compliant. The CSIR further reserves the right to cancel a contract with a

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successful bidder in the event that such bidder does not remain tax compliant for the full

term of the contract.

19 limitation of liability

A bidder participates in this bid process entirely at its own risk and cost. The CSIR shall not

be liable to compensate a bidder on any grounds whatsoever for any costs incurred or any

damages suffered as a result of the Bidder’s participation in this Bid process.

20 misrepresentations during the lifecycle of the contract

20.1 The bidder should note that the terms of its Tender will be incorporated in the proposed

contract by reference and that the CSIR relies upon the bidder’s Tender as a material

representation in making an award to a successful bidder and in concluding an agreement

with the bidder.

20.2 It follows therefore that misrepresentations in a Tender may give rise to service termination

and a claim by the CSIR against the bidder notwithstanding the conclusion of the Service

Level Agreement between the CSIR and the bidder for the provision of the Service in

question. In the event of a conflict between the bidder’s proposal and the Service Level

Agreement concluded between the parties, the Service Level Agreement will prevail.

21 disclaimer

This RFQ is a request for Quotations only and not an offer document. Answers to this RFQ

must not be construed as acceptance of an offer or imply the existence of a contract between

the parties. By submission of its proposal, bidders shall be deemed to have satisfied

themselves with and to have accepted all Terms & Conditions of this RFQ. The CSIR makes

no representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or endorsements to bidder concerning

the RFQ, whether with regard to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise and the CSIR shall

have no liability towards the bidder or any other party in connection therewith.

22 national treasury central supplier database

22.1 Bidders are required to be registered on the Central Supplier Database and the National

Treasury shall verify the bidder’s tax compliance status through the Central Supplier

Database. Registrations can be completed online at: www.csd.gov.za;

22.2 Where Consortia / Joint Ventures / Sub-contractors are involved, each party must be

registered on the Central Supplier Database and their tax compliance status will be verified

through the Central Supplier Database.

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Annexure A

4.1 Pricing must be provided in South African Rand (including all applicable taxes less all

unconditional discounts).

4.2 Prices that are subject to escalation and exchange rate fluctuations are to be clearly

indicated, with the currency and ROE used in the quotation must be clearly indicated.

4.3 Price should include additional cost elements such as freight, insurance until acceptance,

duty where applicable, etc.

4.4 Payment will be according to the CSIR Payment Terms and Conditions.

4.5 Please provide a detail pricing using a Pricing Schedule outlined under Annexure B.

11.1 Bidders should check the numbers of the pages to satisfy themselves that none are missing

or duplicated. No liability will be accepted by the CSIR in regard to anything arising.

11.2 Pricing schedule and specific goals credentials should be submitted with the RFQ response.

solicit any favour, to any CSIR employee or its representatives. Such an act shall constitute

a material breach of the Agreement and the CSIR shall be entitled to terminate the

14.10. Cancel and/or terminate the tender process at any stage, including after the Closing Date

and/or after presentations have been made, and/or after tenders have been evaluated

and/or after the preferred bidder(s) have been notified of their status as such;

14.11. Post tender negotiate on any elements on the bid, including but not limited to technical,

transformation, price, and contractual terms and conditions.;

14.12. Not to award a contract to a bidder who is associated with a security breach that materially

adversely affects other entities or if any directors or officers of a bidder are formally charged

of fraudulent or illegal conduct which, would harm the CSIR’s reputation by its continued

association with the bidder.

and must only be used for purposes of responding to this RFQ. This confidentiality clause

extends to bidder partners whom you may decide to involve in preparing a response to this

RFQ. Bidders must complete and sign ANNEXURE F: Non- Disclosure Agreement.

costs or damages (including, without limitation, the cost of any investigations, procedural

impairment, repetition of all or part of the bid process and/or enforcement of intellectual

property rights or confidentiality obligations), then the bidder indemnifies and holds the CSIR

harmless from any and all such costs which the CSIR may incur and for any damages or

losses the CSIR may suffer.

20.1 The bidder should note that the terms of its Tender will be incorporated in the proposed

contract by reference and that the CSIR relies upon the bidder’s Tender as a material

representation in making an award to a successful bidder and in concluding an agreement

with the bidder.

20.2 It follows therefore that misrepresentations in a Tender may give rise to service termination

and a claim by the CSIR against the bidder notwithstanding the conclusion of the Service

must not be construed as acceptance of an offer or imply the existence of a contract between

the parties. By submission of its proposal, bidders shall be deemed to have satisfied

themselves with and to have accepted all Terms & Conditions of this RFQ. The CSIR makes

no representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or endorsements to bidder concerning

the RFQ, whether with regard to its accuracy, completeness or otherwise and the CSIR shall

have no liability towards the bidder or any other party in connection therewith.

• Technical data sheet and/or user manual for all quoted platforms/robots
• Include guarantees and warranties
• Where applicable, commissioning, installation and training must be indicated
• Estimated time of delivery, from date of purchase order receipt

LOT 1 — Heavy EOD / CBRN Robot

MTBF ≥ 200 hours ≥ 500 hours

MTTR (Field Repair) ≤ 4 hours ≤ 2 hours

Service Interval ≥ 50 operating hours ≥ 100 hours

Field Repair Manual Printed + PDF (mandatory) Interactive digital manual

Spare Parts Kit Available (mandatory) Included in base quote

Warranty ≥ 12 months all hardware ≥ 24 months

Technical Support Business hours (mandatory) 24/7 remote diagnostics

disclose to any unauthorised third parties any ofdiscussions relating to their potential collaboration in the

the Confidential Information of the DisclosingField as likewise described therein; are by virtue thereof

are required to disclose Confidential Information to one Party without the prior written consent of the

another, and have agreed to do so subject to the terms Disclosing Party;

and conditions as set out in this agreement. 3.1.3 to use the same degree of care (and in any event

not less than reasonable care) to safeguard the

2 Definitions confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s

2.1 The following words and/or phrases, when used Confidential Information that it uses to protect its

in this agreement, shall have the following own information of like kind;

meanings: 3.1.4 to limit any disclosure of such Confidential

2.1.1 “Confidential Information” shall mean all Information only to those of its employees and

scientific, technical, business, financial, past, professional advisors who have a specific need –

present or future research, development, to- know to access such Confidential Information

business activities, products, services and and either entered into a written agreement which

technical knowledge or marketing information , impose, or are otherwise bound by the same

whether inside or outside the Field, which one restrictions as those imposed upon it by virtue of

party (the “Disclosing Party”) discloses to the this agreement;

other party (the “Receiving Party”) in connection 3.1.5 not to disclose or reveal to any third party,

with the discussions, and either has been whomsoever, either the fact that discussions or

identified in writing as confidential or is of such a negotiations are taking, or have taken, place

nature (or has been disclosed in such a way) that between the Parties; the content of any such

it should be obvious to the Receiving Party that it discussions, or other facts relating to the

constitutes Confidential Information. (Without Disclosing Purpose;

limiting the generality of the aforegoing, 3.1.6 on termination of this agreement, to act with the

“Confidential Information” shall include any Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in

information that falls within the definition of accordance with a Notice delivered to it by the

‘Personal Information’ Disclosing Party, and if no such Notice is

2.1.2 “Disclosing Party” shall mean the Party delivered to the Recipient, to destroy the

disclosing Confidential Information under this Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in a

agreement; similar manner to which it would destroy its own

2.1.3 “Disclosing Purpose” shall mean, as pertains to Confidential Information.

any particular joint opportunity(ies) in the Field,

the discussions held or to be held between the 4 Protection of Personal Information

Parties regarding their possible collaboration and 4.1 The Party(ies) undertake(s) to:-

future working relationship with regards to any 4.1.1 comply with the provisions of POPI as well as all

such opportunity(ies); applicable legislation as amended or substituted

2.1.4 “Effective Date’ shall mean the date of the from time to time;

commencement of this agreement herein”; 4.1.2 treat all Personal Information strictly as defined

2.1.5 “Notice” shall mean a written document within the parameters of POPI;

addressed by one Party to the other and either 4.1.3 process Personal Information only in accordance

delivered by hand; sent per registered post or with the consent it was obtained for, for the

telefaxed to the addresses as indicated herein”; purpose agreed, any lawful and reasonable

2.1.6 “Personal Information” means any information written instructions received from the applicable

that falls within the definition of ‘Personal Responsible Party and as permitted by law;

Information’ as defined in the Protection of 4.1.4 process Personal Information in compliance with

Personal Information Act, No (“POPI”); the requirements of all applicable laws;

2.1.7 “Receiving Party” shall mean the Party receiving 4.1.5 secure the integrity and confidentiality of any

Confidential Information under this agreement; Personal Information in its possession or under

“Responsible Party” means a public or private body its control by taking appropriate, reasonable

or any other person which, alone or in conjunction technical and organisational measures to prevent

with others, determines the purpose of and means for

loss, damage, unauthorised destruction, access, processing personal information, as defined in POPI.

use, disclosure or any other unlawful processing

of Personal Information;3 Obligation of Confidentiality

© Csir 2017

Version: July 2017

Csir mutual NDA 2017

4.1.6 not transfer any Personal Information to any third 5.1 The Receiving Party recognises that this

party in a foreign country unless such transfer agreement is not intended to restrict use or

complies with the relevant provisions of POPI disclosure of any portion of the Disclosing Party’s

regarding transborder information flows; and Confidential Information which:

4.1.7 not retain any Personal Information for longer 5.1.1 is as at the Effective Date, or later, made known to

than is necessary for achieving the purpose in the public or otherwise enters the public domain

terms of this Agreement or in fulfilment of any through no default by the Receiving Party of its

other lawful requirement. obligations under this Agreement;

4.2 The Party(ies) undertake(s) to ensure that all 5.1.2 it can show was in its possession prior to the

reasonable measures are taken to: earliest disclosure by the Disclosing Party, as

4.2.1 identify reasonably foreseeable internal and evidenced by written documents in its files;

external risks to the Personal Information in its 5.1.3 is rightfully received by it from a third party having

possession or under its control; no obligation of confidentiality to the Disclosing

4.2.2 establish and maintain appropriate security Party;

safeguards against the identified risks; 5.1.4 is independently developed by the Receiving

4.2.3 regularly verify that the security safeguards are Party by a person(s) who did not have access to

effectively implemented; the Confidential Information of the Disclosing

4.2.4 ensure that the security safeguards are Party;

continually updated in response to new risks or 5.1.5 is disclosed by the Receiving Party after receipt of

deficiencies in previously implemented written permission from the Disclosing Party; or

safeguards; 5.1.6 it is requested or required by subpoena, court

4.2.5 provide immediate notification to the Responsible order, or similar process to disclose, provided

believe that the Personal Information has been Receiving Party’s compliance with the provisions

accessed or acquired by any unauthorised of this agreement.

person;

4.2.6 remedy any breach of a security safeguard in the 6 Ownership and Provision of Infomration

shortest reasonable time and provide the 6.1 The Disclosing Party shall retain ownership of all

and, if applicable, the reasonable measures hereunder.

implemented to address the security safeguard 6.2 Nothing contained in this agreement or in any

breach; disclosures made hereunder shall create or imply,

4.2.7 provide immediate notification to the Responsible or be construed as to grant to the Receiving Party

suspects that, Personal Information has been Information and/or any intellectual property rights

processed outside of the purpose agreed to or attached thereto, or act as a waiver of any rights

consented to; that the Disclosing Party may have to prevent

4.2.8 provide the Responsible Party, upon request, with infringement or misappropriation of any patents,

all information of any nature whatsoever relating patent applications, trademarks, copyright, trade

to the processing of the Personal Information for secrets, know-how or other intellectual property

the purpose in terms of this Agreement and any rights owned or controlled by the Disclosing Party

applicable law; and as at the Effective Date.

4.2.9 notify the CSIR, if lawful, of receipt of any request 6.3 The Disclosing Party provides the Confidential

for access to Personal Information, in its Information "as is" and accordingly no disclosure

possession and relating to the CSIR. thereof by it hereunder shall constitute any

4.3 The CSIR reserves the right to inspect the representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or

well as the technical and organisational to infringement of patents or other rights of third

information security measures employed by the parties, nor is any warranty or representation as

contracting Party to ensure compliance with the to the accuracy, completeness, or technical or

provisions of clause 4. scientific quality of any of the Disclosing Party’s

4.4 The provisions of clause 4 shall survive the Confidential Information provided hereunder.

termination of this Agreement, regardless of (For the avoidance of doubt it is stated expressly

cause, in perpetuity. that the Disclosing Party neither makes, nor have

made, any representation or warranty as to the

8.1 Each party represents that its compliance with the on behalf of the parties.

provisions of this agreement will not violate any 13.4 No public announcement, such as a media

duty which such party may have towards any third release, or disclosure beyond those disclosures

party, including obligations concerning the authorised for Confidential Information hereunder

provision of services to others, confidentiality of may be made by either party concerning this

information and assignment of inventions, ideas, agreement without the prior written approval of

patents or copyright. the other party.

13.5 Neither party is, by virtue of this

9 Breach agreement, authorised to use the name, logo(s) or

9.1 It is acknowledged that the breach of this trademarks of the other in connection with any

agreement by the Receiving Party would cause advertising, publicity, marketing or promotional

the Disclosing Party irreparable injury not materials or activities, or for any other purpose

compensable in monetary damages alone. whatsoever, without the prior written consent of

of a breach, the Disclosing Party, in addition to its also recognised that, under the provisions

other remedies, is entitled to a restraining order, of section 15 (1) of the Merchandise Marks Act,

preliminary injunction or similar relief so as to Act No of the Republic of South Africa,

specifically enforce the terms of this agreement or the use of the abbreviation of the name of the

prevent, cure or reduce the adverse effects of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research,

breach. "WNNR" and CSIR , is prohibited in connection

with any trade, business, profession or

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 Pt − P min  Ps = 80 1 − 

 P min 

Where

Ps = Points scored for price of bid under consideration

Pt = Price of bid under consideration

Pmin = Price of lowest acceptable bid

3. Preference points awarded

3.1 In terms of Regulation 4 (2) and 4 (2) of the Preferential Procurement

Regulations, preference points may be awarded to a bidder for the specific goal

specified for the tender in accordance with the table below:

3.2 Specific goals must be determined per tender.

Specific Goals Preference Points

Black Ownership 20

Total 20

3.3 Total preference points per specific goal to be determined per tender.

3.3.1 Total preference points per specific goal to be awarded as follows:

3.3.1.1 Preferential points for black ownership will be awarded as follows:

Black Ownership % of Preferential points

Bidder with 100% black ownership 100%

Bidder with 51% to 99% black ownership 50%

Bidder with less than 51% black ownership 0%

3.4 Joint Ventures, Consortiums and Trusts

A trust, consortium or joint venture3, will qualify for preference points as a legal

entity (Incorporated), provided that the entity submits its valid B-BBEE certificate.

Only valid BBBEE certificates issued by SANAS accredited verification agency

will be considered for allocation of points.

A trust, consortium or joint venture will qualify for preference points as an

unincorporated entity, provided that the entity submits their consolidated B-BBEE

scorecard as if they were a group structure and that such a consolidated B-BBEE

scorecard is prepared for every separate bid. Only valid consolidated BBBEE

certificates issued by SANAS accredited verification agency will be considered

for allocation of points.

Bidders must submit concrete proof of the existence of joint ventures and/or

consortium arrangements. The CSIR will accept signed agreements as

acceptable proof of the existence of a joint venture and/or consortium

3 Joint venture or Consortium means an association of persons for the purpose of combining their expertise, property, capital,

efforts, skill and knowledge in an activity for the execution of a contract.

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arrangement. Furthermore, in bids where unincorporated joint venture and/or

consortium/sub-contractors are involved, each party must submit a separate

TCS PIN and CSD number.

The joint venture and/or consortium agreements must clearly set out the roles

and responsibilities of the Lead Partner and the joint venture and/or consortium

party. The agreement must also clearly identify the Lead Partner, who shall be

given the power of attorney to bind the other party/parties in respect of matters

pertaining to the joint venture and/or consortium arrangement.

3.5 Sub-contracting

A bidder must not be awarded preference points if it is indicated in the tender

documents that such a bidder intends sub- contracting more than 25% of the

value of the contract to any other enterprise that does not qualify for at least the

points that such a bidder qualifies for, unless the intended sub-contractor is an

EME that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-contract.

A bidder awarded a contract may not sub-contract more than 25% of the value

of the contract to any other enterprise that does not have an equal or higher B-

BBEE status level than the bidder concerned, unless the contract is sub-

contracted to an EME that has the capability and ability to execute the sub-

contract.

4. Bid declaration

Bidders who claim points in respect of specific goals must submit the following

documents:

Submitted

Mandatory documents to claim preference points Yes No

√ √

Valid copy of BBBEE certificate/ sworn affidavit to claim Black Ownership4

Declaration with regard to company/firm

Name of

company/firm:....................................................................................

....

VAT registration

number:.....................................................................................

Company registration

number:..............................................................................

4 In case of unincorporated trust, consortium or joint venture, they must submit their consolidated B-BBEE scorecard with

submitting their individual B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit, and each party must submit a separate TCS PIN and CSD

number.

In case of sub-contracting both parties must submit copies of their valid BBBEE certificates

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I/we, the undersigned, who is / are duly authorised to do so on behalf of the company/firm,

certify that the documents submitted to claim preference points based on the specific goals

are valid, and I / we acknowledge that:

i) The information furnished is true and correct;

ii) The preference points claimed are in accordance with the General Conditions as

indicated in paragraph 3 of this form;

iii) In the event of a contract being awarded as a result of points claimed as shown in

paragraphs 3, the contractor may be required to furnish further documentary proof to

the satisfaction of the CSIR that the awarded are correct;

iv) If any document is obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract

have not been fulfilled, the CSIR may, in addition to any other remedy it may have –

(a) disqualify the person from the bidding process;

(b) recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that

person’s conduct;

(c) cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of

having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation;

(d) recommend that the bidder or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the

shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted by the

National Treasury from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not

exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem (hear the other side) rule has been

applied; and

(e) forward the matter for criminal prosecution.

v) If the CSIR is of the view that a bidder submitted false information regarding a specific

goal, it must—

(a) inform the bidder accordingly; and

(b) give the bidder an opportunity to make representations within 14 days as to why

the tender may not be disqualified or, if the tender has already been awarded

to the bidder, the contract should not be terminated in whole or in part.

vi) After considering the representations referred to in subregulation (v)(b), the CSIR

may, if it concludes that such information is false—

(a) disqualify the bidder or terminate the contract in whole or in part; and

(b) if applicable, claim damages from the bidder.

Witnesses

..............................................

1. ............................................ Signature(s) of bidders(s)

Date: .........................................

2. ...........................................

Address.........................................

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Mutual Non-Disclosure Agreement

3.1 The Receiving Party undertakes and agrees:

3.1.1 to use the Disclosing Party‘s Confidential MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT

Information only to give effect to the Disclosing

Purpose;

1 Preamble

3.1.2 to hold in strict confidence and not to publish or

The Parties as identified herein are engaged in

disclose to any unauthorised third parties any ofdiscussions relating to their potential collaboration in the

the Confidential Information of the DisclosingField as likewise described therein; are by virtue thereof

are required to disclose Confidential Information to one Party without the prior written consent of the

another, and have agreed to do so subject to the terms Disclosing Party;

and conditions as set out in this agreement. 3.1.3 to use the same degree of care (and in any event

not less than reasonable care) to safeguard the

2 Definitions confidentiality of the Disclosing Party’s

2.1 The following words and/or phrases, when used Confidential Information that it uses to protect its

in this agreement, shall have the following own information of like kind;

meanings: 3.1.4 to limit any disclosure of such Confidential

2.1.1 “Confidential Information” shall mean all Information only to those of its employees and

scientific, technical, business, financial, past, professional advisors who have a specific need –

present or future research, development, to- know to access such Confidential Information

business activities, products, services and and either entered into a written agreement which

technical knowledge or marketing information , impose, or are otherwise bound by the same

whether inside or outside the Field, which one restrictions as those imposed upon it by virtue of

party (the “Disclosing Party”) discloses to the this agreement;

other party (the “Receiving Party”) in connection 3.1.5 not to disclose or reveal to any third party,

with the discussions, and either has been whomsoever, either the fact that discussions or

identified in writing as confidential or is of such a negotiations are taking, or have taken, place

nature (or has been disclosed in such a way) that between the Parties; the content of any such

it should be obvious to the Receiving Party that it discussions, or other facts relating to the

constitutes Confidential Information. (Without Disclosing Purpose;

limiting the generality of the aforegoing, 3.1.6 on termination of this agreement, to act with the

“Confidential Information” shall include any Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in

information that falls within the definition of accordance with a Notice delivered to it by the

‘Personal Information’ Disclosing Party, and if no such Notice is

2.1.2 “Disclosing Party” shall mean the Party delivered to the Recipient, to destroy the

disclosing Confidential Information under this Disclosing Party’s Confidential Information in a

agreement; similar manner to which it would destroy its own

2.1.3 “Disclosing Purpose” shall mean, as pertains to Confidential Information.

any particular joint opportunity(ies) in the Field,

the discussions held or to be held between the 4 Protection of Personal Information

Parties regarding their possible collaboration and 4.1 The Party(ies) undertake(s) to:-

future working relationship with regards to any 4.1.1 comply with the provisions of POPI as well as all

such opportunity(ies); applicable legislation as amended or substituted

2.1.4 “Effective Date’ shall mean the date of the from time to time;

commencement of this agreement herein”; 4.1.2 treat all Personal Information strictly as defined

2.1.5 “Notice” shall mean a written document within the parameters of POPI;

addressed by one Party to the other and either 4.1.3 process Personal Information only in accordance

delivered by hand; sent per registered post or with the consent it was obtained for, for the

telefaxed to the addresses as indicated herein”; purpose agreed, any lawful and reasonable

2.1.6 “Personal Information” means any information written instructions received from the applicable

that falls within the definition of ‘Personal Responsible Party and as permitted by law;

Information’ as defined in the Protection of 4.1.4 process Personal Information in compliance with

Personal Information Act, No (“POPI”); the requirements of all applicable laws;

2.1.7 “Receiving Party” shall mean the Party receiving 4.1.5 secure the integrity and confidentiality of any

Confidential Information under this agreement; Personal Information in its possession or under

“Responsible Party” means a public or private body its control by taking appropriate, reasonable

or any other person which, alone or in conjunction technical and organisational measures to prevent

with others, determines the purpose of and means for

loss, damage, unauthorised destruction, access, processing personal information, as defined in POPI.

use, disclosure or any other unlawful processing

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4.1.6 not transfer any Personal Information to any third 5.1 The Receiving Party recognises that this

party in a foreign country unless such transfer agreement is not intended to restrict use or

complies with the relevant provisions of POPI disclosure of any portion of the Disclosing Party’s

regarding transborder information flows; and Confidential Information which:

4.1.7 not retain any Personal Information for longer 5.1.1 is as at the Effective Date, or later, made known to

than is necessary for achieving the purpose in the public or otherwise enters the public domain

terms of this Agreement or in fulfilment of any through no default by the Receiving Party of its

other lawful requirement. obligations under this Agreement;

4.2 The Party(ies) undertake(s) to ensure that all 5.1.2 it can show was in its possession prior to the

reasonable measures are taken to: earliest disclosure by the Disclosing Party, as

4.2.1 identify reasonably foreseeable internal and evidenced by written documents in its files;

external risks to the Personal Information in its 5.1.3 is rightfully received by it from a third party having

possession or under its control; no obligation of confidentiality to the Disclosing

4.2.2 establish and maintain appropriate security Party;

safeguards against the identified risks; 5.1.4 is independently developed by the Receiving

4.2.3 regularly verify that the security safeguards are Party by a person(s) who did not have access to

effectively implemented; the Confidential Information of the Disclosing

4.2.4 ensure that the security safeguards are Party;

continually updated in response to new risks or 5.1.5 is disclosed by the Receiving Party after receipt of

deficiencies in previously implemented written permission from the Disclosing Party; or

safeguards; 5.1.6 it is requested or required by subpoena, court

4.2.5 provide immediate notification to the Responsible order, or similar process to disclose, provided

Party if a breach in information security or any that, in such an event, it will provide the

other applicable security safeguard occurs; Disclosing Party with prompt written notice of

provide immediate notification to the Responsible such request(s) so that the latter may seek an

Party where there are reasonable grounds to appropriate protective order and/or waive the

believe that the Personal Information has been Receiving Party’s compliance with the provisions

accessed or acquired by any unauthorised of this agreement.

person;

4.2.6 remedy any breach of a security safeguard in the 6 Ownership and Provision of Infomration

shortest reasonable time and provide the 6.1 The Disclosing Party shall retain ownership of all

Responsible Party with the details of the breach its Confidential Information as disclosed

and, if applicable, the reasonable measures hereunder.

implemented to address the security safeguard 6.2 Nothing contained in this agreement or in any

breach; disclosures made hereunder shall create or imply,

4.2.7 provide immediate notification to the Responsible or be construed as to grant to the Receiving Party

Party where either party has, or reasonably any license or other rights in or to the Confidential

suspects that, Personal Information has been Information and/or any intellectual property rights

processed outside of the purpose agreed to or attached thereto, or act as a waiver of any rights

consented to; that the Disclosing Party may have to prevent

4.2.8 provide the Responsible Party, upon request, with infringement or misappropriation of any patents,

all information of any nature whatsoever relating patent applications, trademarks, copyright, trade

to the processing of the Personal Information for secrets, know-how or other intellectual property

the purpose in terms of this Agreement and any rights owned or controlled by the Disclosing Party

applicable law; and as at the Effective Date.

4.2.9 notify the CSIR, if lawful, of receipt of any request 6.3 The Disclosing Party provides the Confidential

for access to Personal Information, in its Information "as is" and accordingly no disclosure

possession and relating to the CSIR. thereof by it hereunder shall constitute any

4.3 The CSIR reserves the right to inspect the representation, warranty, assurance, guarantee or

Personal Information processing operations, as inducement by such Disclosing Party with respect

well as the technical and organisational to infringement of patents or other rights of third

information security measures employed by the parties, nor is any warranty or representation as

contracting Party to ensure compliance with the to the accuracy, completeness, or technical or

provisions of clause 4. scientific quality of any of the Disclosing Party’s

4.4 The provisions of clause 4 shall survive the Confidential Information provided hereunder.

termination of this Agreement, regardless of (For the avoidance of doubt it is stated expressly

cause, in perpetuity. that the Disclosing Party neither makes, nor have

made, any representation or warranty as to the

5 Exclusions merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose

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of any Confidential Information disclosed arising therefrom which the Parties are unable to

hereunder). settle amicably.

7 Term of Obligation 13 General

7.1 The Parties’ obligations concerning non- 13.1 This agreement comprises the entire agreement

disclosure of Confidential Information contained between the parties concerning the subject matter

in the above clauses shall commence on the and supersedes all prior oral and written

Effective Date and shall continue for five (5) years agreements between them.

from the date of each disclosure, unless 13.2 No waiver, alteration or cancellation of any of the

otherwise agreed between the parties in writing, provisions of the Agreement shall be binding

where after such obligations shall forthwith unless made in writing and signed by the party to

terminate. be bound.

13.3 The parties hereby warrant that the officials

8 No Violation signing this agreement have the power to do so

8.1 Each party represents that its compliance with the on behalf of the parties.

provisions of this agreement will not violate any 13.4 No public announcement, such as a media

duty which such party may have towards any third release, or disclosure beyond those disclosures

party, including obligations concerning the authorised for Confidential Information hereunder

provision of services to others, confidentiality of may be made by either party concerning this

information and assignment of inventions, ideas, agreement without the prior written approval of

patents or copyright. the other party.

13.5 Neither party is, by virtue of this

9 Breach agreement, authorised to use the name, logo(s) or

9.1 It is acknowledged that the breach of this trademarks of the other in connection with any

agreement by the Receiving Party would cause advertising, publicity, marketing or promotional

the Disclosing Party irreparable injury not materials or activities, or for any other purpose

compensable in monetary damages alone. whatsoever, without the prior written consent of

Accordingly, in the event of a breach, or a threat the other party. For purposes of this clause, it is

of a breach, the Disclosing Party, in addition to its also recognised that, under the provisions

other remedies, is entitled to a restraining order, of section 15 (1) of the Merchandise Marks Act,

preliminary injunction or similar relief so as to Act No of the Republic of South Africa,

specifically enforce the terms of this agreement or the use of the abbreviation of the name of the

prevent, cure or reduce the adverse effects of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research,

breach. "WNNR" and CSIR , is prohibited in connection

with any trade, business, profession or

10 DOMICILIUM CITANDI ET EXECUTANDI occupation or in connection with a trade mark,

10.1 The Parties hereto respectively choose as their mark or trade description applied to goods,

domicilium citandi et executandi for all purposes other than with the consent of the CSIR.

of, and in connection with this agreement, the 13.6 Both Parties shall remain free to use, in the

physical addresses and contact details stated normal course of its business, its general

herein. knowledge, skills and experience incurred before,

during or after the discussions envisaged

11 Notices hereunder. (To this end, it is also recorded that

11.1 Any Notice to be given hereunder shall be given nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as

in writing and may be given either personally or constituting an exclusive arrangement between

may be sent by post or facsimile and addressed the parties and both Parties shall remain free to

to the relevant party at its domicilium citandi et explore market opportunities in the Field, unless

executandi address as chosen herein. Any notice otherwise agreed to in writing in a subsequent

given by post shall be deemed to have been agreement.)

served on the expiry of 7 (seven) working days

after same is posted by recorded delivery post or

air mail. Any notice delivered personally or sent

by facsimile shall be deemed to have been served

at the time of delivery or sending.

12 Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1 This agreement will be governed and construed

by the laws of the Republic of South Africa and the

Parties hereby submit to the exclusive jurisdiction

of the South African courts to hear any dispute

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