Biometric & Access Control Systems Company Tenders in Gauteng

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) requires a service provider to supply one Grade C security guard, a handheld metal detector, and a handheld ID/Driver's license scanner for a three-month period in Gqeberha. The contract is awarded on an 80/20 preference point system (80 price, 20 specific goals) and the quotation must be submitted by email before 16:00 on 19 October 2026. Bidders must complete and submit SBD 1, SBD 4, the RFQ with POPIA consent form, and SBD 6.1 if claiming preference points, and must be registered on the CSD with verified banking details.

Legal Aid South Africa requires a service provider to supply and manage a next-generation wide area network, secure internet connectivity, managed security, disaster recovery and related managed services for a five-year contract. The successful bidder will be responsible for a reliable, efficient and effective service across Legal Aid SA's national footprint, with the tender potentially split between multiple providers. Bidders must submit firm, Rand-denominated prices valid for 180 days, and the proposal will be evaluated on an 80/20 basis (price and B-BBEE specific goals), with compliance with all returnable forms and the 19 October 2026 deadline being critical.

The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) is appointing a service provider to develop Phase 2 of the DLAB Programme Social Return on Investment (SROI) Framework and assess the social return of DLAB sites. The scope includes reviewing and enhancing the existing SROI framework across five workstreams, assessing social value across five DLAB sites, and providing recommendations to strengthen programme design, implementation, and impact measurement. Bidders must attend a compulsory online briefing, submit electronically via a OneDrive link, and achieve a minimum functional score of 70 out of 100 to proceed to price evaluation.

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development requires a suitably qualified service provider to supply an off-site storage facility, back scanning and digitisation of departmental records for Regional 1, covering Gauteng, Free State and KwaZulu-Natal provinces, for a three-year period. Bidders must attend a briefing session on 29 September 2026 and submit sealed bids by 19 October 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory briefing and the strict submission requirements, including CSD registration and tax compliance, which if missed will disqualify the bid.

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development requires a suitably qualified service provider to supply an off-site storage facility, back scanning and digitisation of departmental records for Regional 3, covering the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and Northern Cape provinces. The contract runs for three years. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 1 October 2026 and submit their bids by 19 October 2026 at 11:00. The most consequential consideration is the strict submission deadline and the requirement to attend the briefing, as late or non-compliant bids will be disqualified.

The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development requires a suitably qualified service provider to deliver an off-site storage facility, back scanning and digitisation of departmental records for Regional 2, covering the North West, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces, for a three-year contract period. The successful bidder must manage the physical storage, scanning and digitisation of records across these regions. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory briefing session on 30 September 2026 and the strict closing deadline of 19 October 2026 at 11:00, with bids submitted in a sealed envelope to the specified Pretoria address.

Postbank SOC requires a Board Portal Software Solution for a 36-month period to support board management, governance compliance, and workflow automation. The solution must include digital board packs, integration with Microsoft 365, e-signatures, voting, secure messaging, and advanced security and compliance features. Bidders must pass a three-phase evaluation: technical/functional (minimum 70/100), a system demonstration (must score 100), and then price (80) and specific goals (20). The most consequential consideration is the strict Phase 2 requirement to cover all demonstration aspects to proceed to price evaluation.

The Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) requires a service provider to deliver managed services for its backup, disaster recovery, and disaster recovery site solution for a period of 38 months, ending 31 March 2030. The contract covers the ongoing management and support of backup and disaster recovery infrastructure, including the disaster recovery site. Bidders must submit a compliant bid by 19 October 2026 at 11:00, and any bidder on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.

Sasria SOC Ltd requires a service provider to supply, configure, implement and maintain a centralised network monitoring solution covering approximately 176 users at a single primary site in Illovo, Johannesburg. The scope includes monitoring 8 Cisco switches, 2 Fortinet firewalls, 2 Huawei wireless controllers, 13 Huawei access points, 5 Lenovo physical servers and 150+ Nutanix AHV virtual machines, with mandatory integration into ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus. The single most consequential bidder consideration is the mandatory OEM accreditation proof combined with the requirement for four reference letters to score maximum technical points, followed by a live solution demonstration for shortlisted bidders.

ATNS is procuring a cloud-based cybersecurity awareness solution, including supply, implementation, support, maintenance, and managed services, for a five-year period. The solution must provide online training for all user levels, phishing simulations, and reporting, and must comply with ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST standards. The most consequential requirement is the compulsory online briefing session on 07 September 2026, attendance of which is mandatory for bid eligibility.

This tender invites bids for the supply, configuration, installation, maintenance and support of Aruba switches and wireless infrastructure (Wi-Fi) for the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), with SITA as the contracting authority. The contract includes removal of old switches to a provided storeroom, three years of maintenance and support, and after-hours helpdesk support for the first three months per site. The 80/20 preference point system applies, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals. Bidders must complete mandatory technical requirements, submit preference claims with evidence, and provide references for similar Aruba projects delivered in the last five years. The closing date is 5 October 2026 at 11:00 South African Time.

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) invites bids for the appointment of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) for a five-year contract. The successful bidder will provide internet services, including access points at specified locations (e.g., Ground Floor, Auditorium, Chamber, New Members Lounge, Public Forum) and must maintain link uptime as per the SLA. The contract is subject to the 80/20 preference point system, with 20 points for specific goals. Bidders must submit a sealed bid marked with Bid No. GPL005/2027, with financial proposals in a separate envelope. The bidder must initial all pages, register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and comply with security clearance requirements for personnel. Subcontracting is limited to 25% of total contract deliverables. The GPL may require presentations from short-listed bidders and reserves the right to cancel the bid. Bids must be submitted on official forms, not re-typed.

ACSA is procuring a six-month maintenance contract for HVAC electrical and control systems at O.R. Tambo International Airport, with work to start upon contract signing and continue for five months or until the offer amount is expended, whichever comes first. The contract is NEC3-based with a 75-point functionality threshold, a 91% availability target over 24 weeks, and requires the successful bidder to provide a performance bond and comply with strict OHS and IP provisions. The most consequential consideration is the mandatory 75-point functionality score, which bidders must achieve to avoid disqualification.

Supply and delivery of event coordination services for a tourism-related event in Thaba Nchu, Free State. The scope covers end-to-end event management, though full technical specifications are not present in the available source text. The single most consequential consideration is the very tight turnaround: bids close at midday on 16 October 2026 with no clarity yet on submission method or mandatory documentation, so bidders must contact the department immediately to confirm requirements.

Transnet SOC Ltd requires the provision of a hosted PBX service nationally for a five-year period. The tender is a Request for Proposal, and bidders must sign and return the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) as part of their bid response. The most consequential consideration is that the NDA imposes strict confidentiality obligations that survive for five years after the termination of bid discussions, and bidders must be prepared to comply with these terms to participate.

Eskom's NTCSA division requires professional assurance services on procurement transactions on an as-and-when-required basis for five years under an NEC3 Professional Services Contract (Option G term contract). Bidders must provide consultant details, key personnel with CVs, staff rates, expenses, a programme, risk register items and a completion date. The contract will be called off via task orders. Closing date is 19 October 2026 at 10:00.

The Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa Limited (ECIC) is establishing a five-year panel of legal service providers. Bidders must indicate, on their letterhead, the specific areas of law they wish to be appointed for from a provided list of 18 practice areas. All bidders who achieve the minimum required points in their indicated areas will be appointed to the panel.

Eskom requires the design and installation of a carbon online CEGRIT sampler at Lethabo Power Station, with the contract running for two years. The work involves engineering, supply, installation, and commissioning of the sampling system, and bidders must be registered on the CSD and comply with Eskom's integrity and preference-point requirements. The most consequential consideration is that the tender is submitted electronically through Eskom's eTendering system, and failure to submit the mandatory e-Tendering training acknowledgement form will render the bid non-responsive.

SASSETA seeks to appoint a panel of four experienced labour law firms to provide professional labour law services on an ad hoc basis from appointment until 31 March 2030. Services include legal opinions on labour matters, support during internal disciplinary hearings, representation in external dispute resolution forums, and reporting to the HR Manager. Bidders must meet strict mandatory requirements—including Legal Practice Council and Fidelity Fund certificates for all directors and proof of Right of Appearance for the proposed team—and must achieve a 100% functionality score to proceed to price evaluation under the 80/20 preference point system.