Ballot Paper Printing for 2026 Municipal Elections
Yash Sookan
In plain English
Ballot paper printing for LGE 2026 is being procured. Any eligible service provider can bid, subject to the Electoral Commission's procurement policies.
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The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) is seeking a panel of printers to manage the printing, finishing, and delivery of ballot papers for the 2026 Municipal Elections. The project involves producing approximately 75 million ballot papers across 4,746 unique designs. Key tasks include printing, perforating, numbering, binding into books of 100, and packaging for secure transport. The work must be completed within a 21-day production window, with final deliveries to nine provincial warehouses due by 26 October 2026. Printers must ensure high security and accuracy throughout the process. The project requires significant technical capacity and the ability to handle large-scale, complex printing operations. Bidders must demonstrate their capability through detailed company credentials and machinery lists. The tender is open to qualified printing service providers capable of meeting strict security and production timelines.
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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must maintain valid Tax Compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit required
- Must provide two reference letters for similar projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Yash Sookan
Email: Sookany@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Bids must be deposited into the tender box at the specified venues in Durban, Bellville, or Centurion before 11:00 on 3 July 2026. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope marked with the company name and tender reference IEC/LG-04/2026. No email or fax submissions are accepted.
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