Biometric Access Control System for OPSC Gauteng.
Emily Rampedi
In plain English
The Office of the Public Service Commission is procuring a biometric access control system. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) is inviting bids for the supply and installation of a Biometric Access Control system. This project aims to improve security at the OPSC facilities located at Schreiner Chambers, Johannesburg, and the Public Service Commission House in Pretoria. The system must support biometric authentication, including fingerprint, facial, and voice recognition, alongside card access. Key deliverables include the installation of devices that can manage at least 50 users, store data for 12 months, and provide detailed entry and exit reports. The system must be compatible with standard network protocols like Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB, and support Power over Ethernet (POE). Approved brands include Virdi, Hikvision, Morpho, Bosch, or ZK TECO. The contract requires the system to function during downtime and include features for blacklisting users. The closing date for this tender is 29 October 2026 at 16:00.
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 have valid Tax Clearance Pin
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold valid SANAS accredited B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide sworn affidavit regarding shareholder ownership
- Equipment must support Ethernet, RS485, USB, Wi-Fi and 12V-24V DC/POE+
Contact & how to apply
Name: Emily Rampedi
Email: emilyr@opsc.gov.za
Phone: 012-352-1158
How to apply: Interested bidders must email all required documentation to Quotations@opsc.gov.za. It is the responsibility of the bidder to confirm that their email submission has been received by the office.
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