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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
1303 Heuwel Avenue - Centurion - Pretoria - 0046
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-166755
The electoral commission invites bidders to submit tenders for the branding and kitting of two outside broadcast trucks. The tender is open to all eligible bidders, and the award will be based on the lowest acceptable bid that meets the technical specifications and compliance requirements.
Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope or suitable container, with their company name and the tender reference number written on the envelope.
Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have their tax affairs in order.
A valid B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted with the bid.
The tender prices must be all inclusive, including VAT, and must be market related.
Bidders must attend a tender briefing session at 11:00 on 04 September 2026 at the Electoral Commission's office.
Date & Time
Thursday, 17 September 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Riverside Office Park,Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
1303 Heuwel Avenue - Centurion - Pretoria - 0046
24 Aug
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Sept
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf
The Electoral Commission invites bids for the branding and kitting of two outside broadcast (OB) trucks. The contract is estimated below R50 million, using the 80/20 preference point system. Bids must be submitted in hard copy by 17 September 2026 at 11:00, with a mandatory briefing session on 4 September 2026.
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R 422 698
Range
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Description
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Branding and kitting of two (2) outside broadcasting (OB) trucks. Tender reference IEC/COM-02/2026.
Important Dates
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 17 September 2026 at 11:00.
Briefing session: 4 September 2026 at 11:00 (venue not stated; compulsory status not confirmed).
Briefing Session
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Briefing session on 4 September 2026 at 11:00. Venue not specified.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must complete and sign all applicable pages in the tender document and return them with the submission. Late tenders will be invalidated. No submission address or format specified in the document.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)All pages of the tender document must be completed, signed, and returned with the submission. No further returnable forms are specified.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)No eligibility criteria specified
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Scope: Branding and kitting of two (2) outside broadcasting (OB) trucks. Reference IEC/COM-02/2026.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)No specific requirements found
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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)
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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Tender Cover Page COM 02 Branding & Kitting OB Trucks.pdf
The Electoral Commission (IEC) is procuring the branding and kitting of two outside broadcast (OB) trucks. The tender is open for bidding until 17 September 2026 at 11:00 GMT+0000.
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Organization
Electoral Commission (IEC)Contact Person
Yash Sookan
Phone
012-622-5700
[email protected]
Address
1303 Heuwel Avenue - Centurion - Pretoria - 0046
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
2
Last checked
24 Aug 2026
AI status
Enhanced
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Open Supplier Readiness HubDescription
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdfThe Electoral Commission is a permanent body established in terms of Chapter 9 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa and the Electoral Commission Act. It is responsible for managing and administering all elections and promoting and safeguarding democracy in South Africa.
Important Dates
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The closing date for the tender is 17 September 2026, and the closing time is 11:00. A tender briefing session will be held at 11:00 on 04 September 2026 at the Electoral Commission's office.
Contact Information
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries can be directed to the contact person at the Electoral Commission's office situated at Election House, Riverside Office Park, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion. The contact details are Tel: 012 622 5700 or eMail: [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must submit their bids in a sealed envelope or suitable container, with their company name and the tender reference number written on the envelope. The bid must be deposited in the tender box or designated room at the Electoral Commission's office before the closing date and time. Late bids will not be accepted.
Returnable Documents
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The tenderer must complete and return the tender questionnaire, bidder's disclosure, and other required documents as specified in the tender document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission will use the 80/20 scoring system for goods and/or services with a Rand value equal to or below R50,000,000. Preference points will be awarded for price and specific goals. A maximum of 80 points is allocated for price, and 20 points for specific goals.
Technical Specifications
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission is responsible for managing and administering all elections and promoting and safeguarding democracy in South Africa. The tender is for the branding and kitting of two outside broadcast trucks.
Methodology
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission will assess the bidder’s methodology and approach to delivering the required services as part of the evaluation criteria.
Experience & Qualifications
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission will consider the bidder’s experience and qualifications as part of the evaluation criteria.
Quality Management
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission will assess the bidder’s quality management system as part of the evaluation criteria.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdfThe Electoral Commission will evaluate the bidder's pricing schedule as part of the evaluation criteria.
Financial Requirements
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The tender prices must be all inclusive, including VAT. Non-VAT registered bidders shall not charge nor be eligible for the payment of VAT. The Electoral Commission will only accept bids at prices that are market related.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD). The tax affairs of the successful tenderer must be in order. Bidders must submit a valid B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers who qualify as exempted micro enterprises (EMEs) in terms of the B-BBEE Act and its codes must submit a CIPC B-BBEE certificate or B-BBEE sworn affidavit. Tenderers who qualify as qualifying small enterprises (QSEs) in terms of the B-BBEE Act and its codes must submit a B-BBEE sworn affidavit or B-BBEE status level certificate as applicable.
Health & Safety
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdfThe Electoral Commission will consider the bidder's health and safety record as part of the evaluation criteria.
Environmental
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission will consider the environmental impact of the proposed solution as part of the evaluation criteria.
Contractual Terms
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdfThe Electoral Commission will enter into a service level agreement (SLA/contract) with the successful tenderer. The SLA/contract will include terms and conditions such as payment, delivery, and cancellation.
Special Conditions
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)The Electoral Commission reserves the right to cancel the tender for reasons that may include changed circumstances, funds no longer being available, no acceptable bid being received, material irregularity in the tender process, or the price offered by a tenderer scoring the highest points not being market-related.
Requirements
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdf (TENDER)Tenderers must register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting their bids. Failure to register on the CSD shall invalidate your tender. A tenderer's tax affairs must be in order to be considered in the adjudication of this tender.
Section
Source: Tender COM 02 Branding Kitting OB Trucks.pdfThe bid evaluation criteria will include assessment and evaluation of the bidder's disclosure. The Electoral Commission will use the 80/20 scoring system for goods and/or services with a Rand value equal to or below R50,000,000.
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