CSIR RFP 6753: Capture the Flag Challenges for SANReN

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Description

Request for Proposals (RFP) The Procurement of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges for the South African National Research Network (SANReN) Cyber Security Challenge 2026/27

What this tender is about

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is inviting proposals for the procurement of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges. These challenges are intended for the South African National Research Network (SANReN) Cyber Security Challenge 2026/27. Bidders must adhere strictly to the format of the Technical Evaluation Matrix and provide responses to each criterion, noting how each will be evaluated and the applicable score. Proposals scoring zero for any criterion will fail. The evaluation considers factors such as past experience, challenge categories, number and delivery of challenges, difficulty levels, bespoke challenges, solutions, compatibility with the CTFd platform, and technical support. The closing date for submissions is 4 September 2026.

Scope of work

• Procurement of Capture the Flag (CTF) challenges for the SANReN Cyber Security Challenge 2026/27.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)

Important requirements

• Bidders must complete the technical evaluation in full, adhering to the format of the Technical Evaluation Matrix.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet Response Instructions)
• Proposals scoring zero for any criterion will result in failure.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet Response Instructions)
• Bidders must provide responses to each criterion, noting evaluation methods and applicable scores.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet Response Instructions)
• Past experience requires a portfolio of evidence listing past events supported with CTF challenges, including signed reference letters for at least one event.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)
• Bidders must commit to delivering a total of sixty-four (64) challenges: forty (40) for the Qualification event and twenty-four (24) for the Final event.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)
• CTF challenges must be supplied directly by the bidders, without subcontracting, joint venture, or consortium.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)
• Bidders must commit to providing remote technical support for the Qualification event and in-person technical support for the Final event, with the party responsible being the developer of the challenges.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)
• Proposals must include sample CTF challenges and solutions: 2 easy, 2 medium, and 2 hard, in PDF format.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet CTF Challenges 202627)

How to submit

• Bidders must complete the technical evaluation in full and adhere to the format of the Technical Evaluation Matrix. Supporting documentation can be provided separately, referencing the applicable section per criterion.(Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation..., sheet Response Instructions)

What is in the documents

• Annexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation_Matrix RFP 6753-04-09-2026.xlsx

  This document outlines the technical evaluation matrix for RFP 6753/04/09/2026. It details the instructions to bidders, including mandatory completion of the technical evaluation and adherence to the matrix format. It also specifies the criteria for evaluating CTF challenges,...

Tender documents (2)

• XLSAnnexure_C1_-_Technical_Evaluation_Matrix RFP 6753-04-09-2026.xlsx
• PDFRFP 6753-04-09-2026 Capture the Flag challenges for SANReN Cyber Security Challenge.pdf

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