Purchase of National Office Accommodation for IEC
Votaquotes
In plain English
The Electoral Commission is purchasing suitable national office accommodation. Bidders must be legal entities or joint ventures/consortiums intending to submit a proposal.
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The Electoral Commission (IEC) invites tenders for the purchase of a national office building located within an 8 km radius of Centurion Central. The facility must be a stand-alone or campus-style building with a minimum size of 10,115 m² and at least 365 parking bays. The project includes the outright purchase of the property, a comprehensive fit-out (including HVAC, ICT infrastructure, and security systems), and full relocation management. The building must meet Grade P or A standards and achieve a 4-star green building rating. The successful bidder will be responsible for project management and ensuring the facility accommodates approximately 295 staff members with 10% growth capacity. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 29 September 2026, and the final submission deadline is 10 December 2026 at 11:00. The project requires a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the fit-out costs.
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
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
- Proof of property ownership or legal mandate to sell
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Employment Equity Act compliance certificate or declaration
- Valid Electrical, Gas, and Electric Fencing compliance certificates
Contact & how to apply
Name: Votaquotes
Email: votaquotes@elections.org.za
Phone: 012-622-5700
How to apply: Submit bids in two separate sealed envelopes (Technical and Financial) to the tender box at Election House, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Riverside Office Park, Centurion, 0157. Submissions via email, fax, or post are not accepted.
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