Manufacturing and delivery of cardboard ballot boxes.
Yash Sookan
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is procuring collapsible cardboard ballot boxes. Bidders must be registered and approved on the Electoral Commission’s eProcurement system.
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The Electoral Commission invites bids for the manufacturing and delivery of 52,100 packs of collapsible cardboard ballot boxes. Each pack contains three boxes, totaling 156,300 units. The boxes must be made of corrugated B-fluted cardboard, feature specific security slots, and support a 25kg load. The project requires full-surface printing and delivery to various provincial warehouses across South Africa. All goods must be delivered by 09 October 2026. Bidders must be established industry operators with the capacity to manage large-scale production and distribution. The contract is a once-off requirement, though the Commission may request additional quantities.
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.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of valid tax compliance
- Must not be listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters or restricted suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yash Sookan
Email: Sookany@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Electoral Commission’s eProcurement system at https://votaquotes.elections.org.za to submit bids online. Additionally, a written proposal and a physical sample must be delivered to the Supply Chain Management office at Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion.
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