Procurement of Threat Intelligence Feeds for Border Management.
Christo Bezuidenhout
In plain English
Procurement of verified threat intelligence feeds on first-tier border threats. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Border Management Authority (BMA) is seeking a service provider to supply verified threat intelligence feeds for the National Border Targeting Centre. The project covers first-tier border threats, including terrorism, illicit financial flows, small arms, strategic trade control, and organized crime. The service must cover all South African ports of entry, neighboring states, and regional transit corridors. The contract duration is twelve months and includes ten analyst user accounts with programmatic data retrieval capabilities. The supplier must provide evidence-based reporting that allows for grading and citation. The work will be performed for the BMA, with a closing date of 10 November 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or CSD registration
- Active B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Letter of authority from data principal for resellers
- Professional Indemnity insurance of at least R160 million
- Proof of comparable government or law enforcement service within three years
- Technical capability for programmatic data retrieval
Contact & how to apply
Name: Christo Bezuidenhout
Email: Christo.Bezuidenhout@bma.gov.za
Phone: 012-065-1147
How to apply: Bids must be submitted through the designated E-Tender submission platform before 11:00 AM on 10 November 2026. Late, telefax, or telegraphic submissions will not be accepted.
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