Communication Equipment Tenders

Completed bids must arrive before the closing date and time of 28 August 2026 at 11:00.

Responsive bids will firstly be evaluated on functionality and thereafter on an 80/20 preference points system.

Bidders must be competent and technically competent suppliers. Bidders must register on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting bids. Negotiations for the bid award will only be concluded with the qualifying bidders who isare registered on the CSD and whose key information outlined in this bid document is in order.

Noncompliance with all submission requirements, such as the USB for traditional submission, amongst other criteria as per section 1. 21, will lead to the disqualification of the bidders.

The closing date for submissions is 03 August 2026 at 16:00.

Quotations will be evaluated on the 80/20 point scoring system. 80 points will be allocated to price and the remaining 20 points will be allocated for specific goals as per PPPFA 2022.

All suppliers responding to quotations should be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Quotations must be on company letterheads. Quotations received after closing date and time will not be accepted. Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted. Total quotation value to include all applicable taxes. Submit a copy of a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. Ensure that all attached MBDs are duly completed and signed. Submit a copy of valid lease agreement or municipal account statement not older than 3 months and not in areas for more than 90 days.

Failure to include all applicable taxes on quotation will lead to disqualification. Quotations received after closing date and time will not be accepted. Quotations without brand names where required will not be accepted.

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.