Supply and delivery of laptops and desktops.
SABS
In plain English
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is procuring laptops and desktops. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) invites bids for the supply and delivery of 260 laptops and 87 desktops. The work includes imaging, configuration, testing, and asset management of devices using SABS-approved software. Deliveries will occur in batches at the SABS Head Office in Pretoria, with all equipment to be delivered by March 2027. The project requires high-performance hardware capable of supporting AI and IoT workloads. Bidders must provide warranty support and maintenance services for the devices. The closing date for all proposals is 27 November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Accredited OEM partner or reseller certification
- Three years of audited financial statements proving financial stability
- Minimum five years experience in similar projects with contactable references
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Monyepao
Email: lerato.monyepao2@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6055
How to apply: Proposals must be emailed to Tenders.Lerato@sabs.co.za. The email subject must include the tender reference number and description. Files must be in PDF format, with a maximum size of 14MB. Links and file-sharing services like WeTransfer are not accepted.
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