Supply of Universal Ballot Templates for LGE 2026.
Yash Sookan
This tender closed on 3 September 2026
Bidding is no longer open. Browse open general purpose tenders or see the related tenders below.
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is procuring Universal Ballot Templates made of cardboard for visually impaired voters. Bidders must be registered and approved on the Electoral Commission’s eProcurement system.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Electoral Commission is seeking a supplier to provide 68,000 Universal Ballot Templates (UBT) made from semi-rigid cardboard for the 2026 Local Government Elections. The project requires the production of two specific sizes of templates designed to assist visually impaired voters, featuring Braille markings and precise window cut-outs. The work will be performed by an established operator in the braille printing industry who maintains direct control over the design and production process. All finished goods must be delivered to the Electoral Commission Warehouse in Sunderland Ridge, Centurion, no later than 21 October 2026. This is a once-off procurement requirement, and the successful bidder must ensure all items meet strict technical specifications, including specific cardboard weight and high-contrast printing standards. The project is managed by the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess valid tax compliance status
- Proven experience as an established operator in the braille printing industry
- 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: Bids must be submitted online via the Electoral Commission’s eProcurement system (Votaquotes). Alternatively, written proposals can be delivered to the Electoral Commission SCM office at Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion, 0157.
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