Request for Proposal
The provision of services to undertake an Energy Management System (EnMS) Implementation Project at a company in the Heavy manufacturing Sector based in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, on behalf of the National Cleaner Production Centre of South Africa (NCPC-SA) CSIR
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) / National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA)
Overview
The CSIR, on behalf of the National Cleaner Production Centre South Africa (NCPC-SA), seeks a qualified service provider to develop and implement an Energy Management System (EnMS) at a heavy manufacturing company based in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. The project must be compatible with SANS/ISO 50001 certification criteria and covers five phases: EnMS Management Responsibility & Policy, Energy Planning, Implementation & Operation, Checking, and Management Review. The project spans 25 man days over approximately 12 calendar months (minimum 15 on-site days). Deliverables include an EnMS aligned to SANS/ISO 50001, an EnMS spreadsheet tool, energy manual, four interim progress reports, a final implementation report, and a written case study documenting verified savings. Only service providers certified as UNIDO EnMS Experts (having completed UNIDO/NCPC-SA Energy Management System Expert Level Training) will be considered.
Guidance Notes
Proposals must be submitted electronically to tender@csir.co.za by 05 October 2026 at 16H30. If file size exceeds 25MB, multiple emails may be sent. Proposals must be submitted in two separate emails: Part 1 (Technical Proposal) and Part 2 (Pricing Proposal and Specific Goals documentation). Use RFP No. and description as email subject. Documents submitted via cloud solutions (WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.) will not be considered. Mandatory returnable documents include: Certificate of Professional Membership (CEM or CMVP), EnMS Expert certificate from NCPC-SA/UNIDO, completed Annexure D Pricing Schedule, and joint venture/subcontracting agreements if applicable. Bidders must be registered on National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD). Evaluation is in three phases: Phase 1 Elimination Criteria, Phase 2 Technical Evaluation (minimum 70% overall, minimum 50% per criterion), and Phase 3 Price (80 points) and Preference Points (20 points, based on Black Ownership). Last date for clarification enquiries: 01 October 2026 at 16H30. Validity period: 90 calendar days from closing date.
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