Supply of Indelible Ink Marking Pens.
Thato Ndala
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is procuring 240,000 indelible ink finger marking pens. Bidders must be registered on the Electoral Commission's eProcurement system.
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The Electoral Commission invites bids for the supply of 240,000 indelible ink finger marking pens. The pens must be manufactured within South Africa and feature a 20% to 25% silver nitrate concentration with anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties. Each pen must be leak-proof and capable of marking 1,000 fingers. The final product must be delivered to the Electoral Commission warehouse in Centurion by 30 August 2026. Bidders must be established operators with direct control over the design and production process. Sub-contracting is strictly prohibited for this project.
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 maintain valid Tax Compliance status
- Proof of South African manufacturing facility and plant address
- SANAS-accredited laboratory certification for ink composition
- Proof of operational experience via references or previous invoices
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thato Ndala
Email: VotaQuotes@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bidders must register on the VotaQuotes platform (https://votaquotes.elections.org.za) to submit bids online. Additionally, two physical product samples and a written proposal must be delivered to the Supply Chain Management office at Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion.
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