Procurement of service provider for personnel checks.
Eastern Cape Department of Public Works
In plain English
The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure is procuring a service provider to conduct personnel suitability checks for 24 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Public Works & Infrastructure invites bids for personnel suitability checks over a 24-month period. The service provider will perform criminal record, qualification, credit, employment, and professional registration verifications for the Head Office and six district offices. Key deliverables include establishing seven AFIS workstations, training department staff, and providing detailed verification reports within set turnaround times. The project requires the supply of AFISwitch hardware with a 24-month warranty. Services must be rendered on an as-and-when-required basis across the province. The contract duration is two years, with workstation setup and training required within 21 days of the award.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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 the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid AFISWITCH reseller registration
- Documented access to SAQA, CIPC, eNaTIS, and Credit Bureau verification sources
- Three reference letters for similar projects completed within the last five years
- Proof of POPIA compliance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms. Bongiwe Galawe
Email: bongiwe.galawe@ecdpw.gov.za
Phone: 040-602-4030
How to apply: Submit completed bid documents in a sealed envelope marked with the tender number and description. Deliver to the bid box at the Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Ground Floor, Qhasana Building, Independence Avenue, Bhisho.
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