Maintenance and Calibration of Thermal Scanners.
Zwelithini Makhabane
In plain English
Maintenance services for thermal scanners are being procured. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Border Management Authority invites bids for the maintenance and calibration of 107 thermal scanners, including 98 handheld and 9 desktop Flir E8 Pro units. The work involves inspections, software upgrades, and repairs across 35 Ports of Entry throughout South Africa. The project requires a service provider to issue maintenance reports and calibration certificates for all units. The contract is valid for 120 days from the closing date of 26 August 2026. All delivery and service costs must be included in the fixed price bid.
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.
Full requirements
- Must hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation certificate
- Provide 3 signed client reference letters from the last 5 years
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must hold Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R160 million
- Non-South African personnel must hold valid work permits
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zwelithini Makhabane
Email: zwelithini.makhabane@bma.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-1147
How to apply: Bid response documents must be submitted electronically through the official eTender (eSubmission) portal.
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