Request for Proposals (rfp) for the Provision of Services for the Joint Development and Piloting of Electronic Warfare Mission Support Systems (ewmss) for the South African National Defence Force (sandf) to the Csir

CSIR RFP 3709/12/11/2025

2025-11-05 12:00

Tender Closed on: 2025-11-12 16:30

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Police, Security and Military Equipment

Gauteng, Pretoria

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Tender Number: CSIR RFP 3709/12/11/2025
Department: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Tender Type: Request for Proposal
Province: National
Closing Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025 - 16:30
Place where goods, works or services are required: Meiring Naudé Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0001
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Supply Chain Management
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-841-2911
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: Yes Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time: Wednesday, 05 November 2025 - 12:00
Briefing Venue: As per MS link attached on tender document

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to develop and pilot Electronic Warfare Mission Support Systems (EWMSS) for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The project aims to enhance EW capabilities through joint development, interface integration with live, virtual, and constructive SANDF systems, and to support pre-mission, in-mission, and post-mission activities. The development will be carried out collaboratively with a service provider, building on existing CSIR EW technologies and systems.

Scope

The scope includes:

  • Joint development and piloting of EWMSS to support multiple EW systems and missions, including third-party systems.
  • Development of interfaces to live, virtual, and constructive SANDF systems.
  • Support for various EW functions such as sensing, protection, communication, and spectrum denial/disruption.
  • Provision of technical and functional specifications, system integration, and testing.
  • Delivery of a comprehensive technical and financial proposal, including system design, development, and deployment phases.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements encompass:

  • Development of a modular, scalable EW Mission Support System capable of supporting multiple systems and missions.
  • Interfaces for integration with live, virtual, and constructive SANDF systems.
  • Support for pre-mission planning, real-time in-mission operations, and post-mission analysis.
  • Implementation of software for mission planning, modelling, simulation, debriefing, and analysis.
  • Incorporation of existing CSIR EW tools such as EW Debrief and EW Camp Debrief.
  • Development of interfaces and protocols for multi-system interoperability.
  • Adherence to specified performance, security, and safety standards.

Skills Requirements

The tender specifies the following skills and expertise needed from the service provider:

  • Extensive experience in military EW mission planning, modelling, and simulation software development.
  • Proven track record in developing EW systems, including radar and electronic warfare mission systems.
  • Experience in software engineering, particularly in developing mission-critical, flight safety, and deployment systems.
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic spectrum operations and EW system integration.
  • Capability to develop interfaces for live, virtual, and constructive simulation environments.
  • Personnel with advanced qualifications such as engineering degrees, with preference for those with EW or radar system expertise.
  • Experience in collaborative joint development projects with military or defense organizations.

Summary

This tender seeks a technically proficient and experienced partner to jointly develop and pilot advanced EW mission support systems for the SANDF, ensuring interoperability, operational effectiveness, and integration with existing and future EW assets. The successful bidder must demonstrate strong technical capability, relevant military EW experience, and the ability to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable EW support solutions.

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