Supply and installation of RFID workstations for libraries.
eThekwini Municipality
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
9 July 2026 at 11:00 · KWAMUHLE MUSEUM
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, and installation of 70 RFID workstations/staff stations to various libraries within eThekwini Municipality. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites tenders for the supply, delivery, and installation of 70 RFID workstation pads for various municipal libraries. The project requires the delivery of hardware to 99 Umgeni Road, Durban, with installation to be completed within 30 days of the official order. The contract duration is six months. Key technical specifications include a USB communication interface, a 13.56 MHz operating frequency, and a fully metal-shielded design. A compulsory clarification meeting is scheduled for 09 July 2026 at the KwaMuhle Museum. Tenders must be submitted by 24 July 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Attended the compulsory clarification meeting
- Completed one similar project within the last five years
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of paid municipal fees or valid debt agreement
- Documentary proof of COIDA compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zama Myeza
Email: Zama.Myeza@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-7192
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in the tender box at the ground floor foyer, Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, submit electronically via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module). The hard copy is the official version.
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