Supply of Tablets for Electoral Operations.
Thato Moyaba
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is procuring 20,000 enterprise tablet devices. Accredited service providers registered on the Votaquotes e-Procurement system can bid.
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) invites bids for the supply of 20,000 enterprise tablet devices to support electoral operations, including voter registration and data management for the 2026 Local Government Elections. The project requires the delivery of tablets, protective cases, and carry cases to the IEC warehouse in Gauteng within 60 days of the purchase order. Key technical requirements include Android OS version 16 or higher, 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, and specific durability ratings (IP67 for tablets and MIL-STD-810H). The successful bidder must provide a two-year OEM warranty and ensure security patch support until December 2031.
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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury CSD with valid tax compliance
- Must provide OEM proof of reseller agreement
- Must hold ICASA, NRCS, and SANS industry safety certifications
- Must provide proof of IP67/IP55 and MIL-STD-810H durability ratings
- Must provide three references for similar projects of at least 100 units
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thato Moyaba
Email: moyabat@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bids must be submitted online via the Votaquotes e-Procurement portal at https://votaquotes.elections.org.za. Supporting documentation may also be placed in the tender box at Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, 0157.
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