Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
94 Pritchard Street, Schreiner Chambers 6th Floor - - Johannesburg - 0001
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
22 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-175152
The office of the public service commission (opsc) gauteng provincial office requires the supply and installation of a biometric system. This is a request for quotation, and the only content provided is the bidder's disclosure form (sbd 4), which bidders must complete and sign. The most consequential consideration is that bidders must not be listed on the register for tender defaulters or the list of restricted suppliers, as this leads to automatic disqualification.
Bidders must complete and sign the Bidder's Disclosure form (SBD 4), declaring any state employment, relationships with procuring institution staff, and interests in other enterprises.
Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, as this results in automatic disqualification.
The bidder must certify that all disclosure information is true and complete; false declarations may lead to bid rejection or action under PFMA SCM Instruction 03 of 2021/22.
Bidders must confirm that the bid was prepared independently, without collusion or disclosure of terms to competitors, and that no official of the procuring institution was involved in drafting the specifications.
No technical specifications, pricing details, closing date, or submission method are provided in the available document; bidders should obtain the full tender pack for these details.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 29 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Compulsary site visit to be arranged with: [email protected]
Request for Quotation
94 Pritchard Street, Schreiner Chambers 6th Floor - - Johannesburg - 0001
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Description
22 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
29 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.doc
Supply and delivery of a biometric system for the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office, including related specifications and compliance with bid disclosure requirements.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 v 1 of 2023.docx
The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office requires the supply and installation of a biometric system. The procurement follows the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, with a preference point system applicable to the tender.
Approved Spec - Biometric System Procurement Specification PSC 2026.pdf
Supply and installation of a biometric access control system for the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office, covering access control devices with fingerprint, facial, voice and card recognition, network connectivity, power supply options, and card reader compatibility.
Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx
Supply and installation of a biometric system at the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office, including a site visit at the Johannesburg address and submission of completed standard forms and supporting documents by the closing date.
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The OPSC requires a biometric access control system to restrict and monitor entry to its Gauteng provincial office. The system must identify people by unique biological traits (fingerprint, face, or voice) to prevent theft, data loss, and security breaches. It should protect staff and assets around the clock, allow identification of everyone entering and exiting, deter malicious intruders, and permit easy adjustment of user permissions when staff change roles.
Technical Specifications
Source: Approved Spec - Biometric System Procurement Specification PSC 2026.pdf (unknown)Scope: supply and install a biometric access control system at the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office.
Acceptable manufacturers/brands: Virdi, Hikvision, Morpho, Bosch, or ZK TECO.
Required device features:
Technical requirements:
Quality requirements:
Requirements
Source: Approved Spec - Biometric System Procurement Specification PSC 2026.pdf (unknown)The system must support multiple identification methods: fingerprint, facial recognition, voice recognition, and access cards. It must store at least 50 users, keep user information for 12 months, record entry and exit events, and allow administrators to suspend, delete, or blacklist users. It must operate during downtime and provide reports on access activity. Accepted brands are Virdi, Hikvision, Morpho, Bosch, or ZK TECO. Technical interfaces required: Ethernet, RS485, USB, Wi-Fi, 12V–24V DC, PoE with PoE+ compatibility, and card reader options for Prox, iClass, and RFID. The system must work with any web browser and operating system.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.doc (unknown)Bidders must complete and sign the Bidder's Disclosure form (SBD 4). Signing commits the bidder to accurate disclosure of any state employment, relationships with staff of the procuring institution, and interests in other enterprises. Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified.
Technical Specifications
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.doc (unknown)This is the Bidder's Disclosure form (SBD 4), not a technical specification. No goods or services are described in the supplied text.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A.doc (unknown)Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers, as this results in automatic disqualification.
Description
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docxSupply and installation of a biometric system for the OPSC Gauteng Provincial Office.
Important Dates
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Closing date: 29 October 2026 at 16:00
Site visits: to be arranged with [email protected]
Contact Information
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Quotations: [email protected]
Site visits contact: [email protected]
Office address: Public Service Commission House, Office Park Block B, 536 Francis Baard Street, Arcadia
Site visit address: Schreiner Chambers, 6th Floor, 94 Pritchard Street, Johannesburg
Submission Guidelines
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Submission method: email only, to [email protected]
Returnable documents (all must be completed and signed):
Disqualification risks:
Quotations must be valid for at least 30 days.
Delivery period must be indicated; prices must be firm for the duration of the contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022):
Specific Goals (points awarded based on ownership levels):
Failure to submit B-BBEE documentation means no preference points are claimed.
Technical Specifications
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Scope: Supply and installation of a biometric system for the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office.
Quantity: Once off.
Detailed specifications: see attached specifications.
Financial Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)Prices must be VAT inclusive, if applicable.
No bid security, bonds, or guarantees specified.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Biometrics.docx (unknown)CSD registration: implied (CSD number requested on RFQ).
Tax: Valid Tax Clearance Pin required.
B-BBEE: SANAS-accredited certificate or CSD MAAA number or sworn affidavit (signed by Commissioner of Oaths).
Evaluation Criteria
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 v 1 of 2023.docx (unknown)Preference point system: 80/20
Specific goals and maximum points (with proof required):
Only points claimed with proof attached at submission will be awarded. The organ of state may require substantiation of any preference claim before or after award; false claims may lead to disqualification, contract cancellation, damages, or restriction from doing business with the state.
Compliance Requirements
Source: SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022 v 1 of 2023.docx (unknown)Returnable form: SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022) — must be completed and signed to claim preference points for specific goals. Failure to submit proof or documentation for claimed points means those points are not claimed.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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94 Pritchard Street, Schreiner Chambers 6th Floor - - Johannesburg - 0001
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Last checked
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