This is a public tender notice from the Border Management Authority (BMA) for the supply of a labelling machine, printer, and scanner. The bid number is H004L2704RFQ00005. The closing date for submissions is April 15, 2026, at 11 am. Bids must be submitted electronically via the eTender portal. Technical enquiries can be directed to Busisiwe Hlatshwayo. Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit their SARS PIN or CSD number. Preference points will be awarded based on BBBEE status. The tender is subject to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and the General Conditions of Contract. The BMA reserves the right to negotiate with shortlisted respondents and to accept bids in whole or in part. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of an approved invoice. Disputes will be referred to an agreed provider of arbitration services.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the goods. However, it mentions a period required for delivery in the pricing schedule, which needs to be filled in by the bidder.
The bid notice states, The service provider will be remunerated in South African Rands, on a fixed price inclusive of VAT for the service rendered. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of the approved invoice according to an agreed payment schedule.
The bid notice indicates that the evaluation will be based on administrative compliance, mandatory compliance, and the pricing schedule, with preference points awarded for specific goals. The BMA also reserves the right to negotiate with shortlisted respondents.
Bidders must ensure tax compliance and submit their SARS PIN or CSD number. They must also indicate how they claim for preference points and attach an active BBBEE certificate or affidavit. The successful bidder will be required to fill in and sign a written contract form SBD7.
The bid notice mentions that negotiation terms and conditions may include presentations and/or site visits, but it does not indicate a mandatory or optional site visit for all bidders.
The bid notice states, Bids documents must not be included in packages containing samples. Such bids may be rejected as being invalid. This implies that samples are not to be submitted with the bid documents.