The Eastern Cape Department of Health is inviting bids for the appointment of a panel of service providers for the provision, supply, delivery, installation, and maintenance of comprehensive electronic security systems at ECDOH facilities for a period of 36 months on a rate-based contract. Bids must be submitted online via the etender portal by 11:00 on 10th April 2026. A compulsory virtual bid briefing session will be held on 26th March 2026 at 11:00. The bid will be evaluated in stages: administrative compliance, mandatory non-negotiable requirements, functionality, price and specific goals, and in-loco inspection. Key requirements include a 60-month warranty and maintenance with next business day response, provision of resident technicians, installation drawings, and training on the electronic security systems. The contract will be awarded based on a rate-based contract for 4 districts/clusters, with a preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) applied. Pricing must be inclusive of VAT and will be firm for the first 12 months, increasing based on CPI for years 2 and 3. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit a valid PSIRA registration certificate, COIDA certificate, and CSD registration. Failure to comply with mandatory requirements will invalidate the bid.
The bid response documents must be uploaded on the etender portal on or before 11:00 hours on the 10th of April 2026.
The bid notice states that prices will be firm for the first 12 months, and years 2 and 3 will increase based on CPI. It also mentions that a service level agreement will stipulate exact deliverables and terms of payment.
The bid notice specifies a 60-month warranty and maintenance for the complete electronic security system.
The bid will be evaluated in stages, including administrative compliance, mandatory requirements, functionality, price and specific goals, and in-loco inspection. The bid will be awarded to the highest point scoring bidder based on the 80/20 or 90/10 preference point system.
Bidders must submit a completed and signed invitation to bid form (SBD 1) and requisite bid forms. They must also submit a valid company PSIRA registration certificate, a valid directors PSIRA registration certificate, a comprehensive electronic security system proposal, a valid letter of good standing issued by PSIRA, and a valid COIDA certificate from the Department of Labour. Bidders must also be registered with the Centralized Supplier Database (CSD).
The bid notice mentions an in loco inspection which will be conducted at one of the places that the bidder has supplied and installed electronic security systems to verify workmanship. It also states that the department reserves the right to visit the premises of the bidder at any time without notice.