Supply and delivery of bulletproof vests for eThekwini Metro Police.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
27 July 2026 at 10:00 · Metro Police Head Quarters, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 16 Archie Gumede Place
In plain English
Supply and delivery of bullet proof vests for eThekwini Metro Police Services for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the supply and delivery of bullet-resistant vests for the Metro Police Services. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The scope includes providing male and female vests in various sizes, along with Level 3 ballistic plates. All equipment must meet international NIJ standards for law enforcement. The successful bidder will be authorized to manufacture official police insignias. Deliveries must be made to the eThekwini Metro Headquarters in Durban within 30 working days of an order. Bidders must have at least five years of experience in supplying similar protective gear to law enforcement agencies.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of compliance with NIJ standards for law enforcement equipment
- Registered with the Compensation Commissioner for Occupational Injuries and Diseases
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thabile Mbili
Email: Thabile.Mbili@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-311-7853
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the ground floor foyer, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, a mandatory electronic submission must be completed via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module).
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