Maintenance and Calibration of Thermal Scanners.
Zwelithini Menzi Makhabane
In plain English
Thermal scanners are being procured for maintenance. Bidders must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited and have experience in thermal scanner maintenance and calibration.
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The Border Management Authority (BMA) is seeking a service provider to perform maintenance and calibration on 107 thermal scanners (Flir E8 Pro). The work involves inspecting, repairing, and upgrading software for 98 handheld and 9 desktop units located at various Ports of Entry across South Africa, including major airports and harbors. The successful bidder must provide maintenance reports and calibration certificates for all devices. The project requires a fixed-price bid that includes all delivery costs. The contract is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 15 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation certificate
- Must provide three client reference letters from the last five years
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must hold Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R160 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zwelithini Menzi Makhabane
Email: zwelithini.makhabane@bma.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-1195
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the official E-Tender portal before 11:00 AM on the closing date of 15 July 2026.
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