Supply and delivery of RFID tags for eThekwini Municipality.
eThekwini Municipality
In plain English
The tender is for the supply and delivery of RFID tags/book label rollers for eThekwini Municipality. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The eThekwini Municipality invites bids for the supply and delivery of 127 rollers of RFID tags for its library system. Each roller must contain 2,000 white tags featuring integrated circuits and antennas with a 50-year data retention capacity. The goods must meet CE standards. The project is a once-off delivery to be completed within 30 days of receiving an official order, with a total contract duration of 6 months. The work will be performed in Durban. The tender is issued by the Department of Libraries and Heritage.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Completed two similar projects within the last six years with reference letters
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of municipal account payment or valid debt arrangement
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety and COIDA regulations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zama Myeza
Email: Zama.Myeza@durban.gov.za
Phone: 031-322-7192
How to apply: Submit a hard copy in a sealed envelope to the Tender Box at the Municipal Buildings, 166 KE Masinga Road, Durban. Additionally, an electronic submission must be uploaded via the eThekwini Municipality JDE System (ESP Module).
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