Communication Systems Tenders

The closing date for bid submissions is 29 July 2026, with a closing time of 23:55 midnight. Written requests for the OneDrive submission link will be considered up to and including 29 July 2026 at 16:00.

Monthly charges shall apply for the duration of the agreement. Prices remain fixed for the contract period unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Portable radio handsets come with a 12-month warranty. Accessories have a 24-month warranty.

Bids will be evaluated based on price and specific goals, specifically B-BBEE status level of contributor, using the 80/20 preference point system.

Bidders must be able to provide a fully compliant, suitably qualified, and professional security radio communication solution. They must obtain the radio frequency license and comply with all relevant South African acts and standards.

Failure to meet SLA commitments shall trigger penalties. The organization DBSA reserves the right to enforce penalties for nonperformance.

Any complaint about the RFQ or tendering process must be submitted in writing, by email, immediately upon the cause of the complaint arising or becoming known to the bidder, to tenders@dbsa. org.

Failure to adhere to prequalifying criteria, non-submission of compulsory documents, late bids, and contravening anti-competitive conduct or corruption laws may lead to disqualification.

Bids must be submitted before Thursday, 23 July 2026 at 12:00.

The successful provider will be the one scoring the highest points, evaluated in terms of the 80/20 preference points system.

Registered companies with both municipal database and central supplier database are required. A valid tax PIN and CSD compliance report must be submitted. MBD forms, company registration certificate, and CSD proof of registration must be submitted.

Failure to comply with the conditions will invalidate your offer. No award will be made to a person whose tax affairs are not in order.

The tenderer must provide company details including registration number and type of company. Claims for preference points must be supported by documentary proof if awarded the contract.

If specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may recover costs, losses or damages, cancel the contract, and recommend restrictions from obtaining business.

False claims or non-fulfillment of contract conditions may lead to disqualification from the tendering process, recovery of costs, contract cancellation, business restrictions, and criminal prosecution.