Development Bank of Southern Africa
Appointment of a service provider to supply and install electronic security systems (electronic firearm management system & electronic key management system) at the administrative headquarters on behalf of government printing works (gpw)
Tender summary
What the opportunity covers, where the work is expected and the deadline to note.
Development Bank of Southern Africa is inviting eligible suppliers to respond to tender RFP097/2026 for aPPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY AND INSTALL ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ELECTRONIC FIREARM MANAGEMENT SYSTEM & ELECTRONIC KEY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM) AT THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEADQUARTERS ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS (GPW).
The opportunity is listed for Gauteng, with delivery or work expected at 1258 Lever Road – Headway Hill – Midrand – 1685.
Submissions close on 9 September 2026 at 01:30 SAST. Late responses may not be accepted.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 21 August 2026 at 13:00 SAST at Microsoft Teams – refer to DBSA website for the briefing link on the bid document.
Key tender details
- Department
- Development Bank of Southern Africa
- Category
- Services: Electrical
- Industry
- Security
- Procurement method
- Request for Proposal
- Budget
- Not disclosed
- Delivery location
- 1258 Lever Road - Headway Hill - Midrand - 1685
- Closing date
- 9 September 2026, 01:30 SAST
- Reference
- RFP097/2026
Briefing session
Compulsory
21 August 2026, 13:00 SAST
Microsoft Teams - refer to DBSA website for the briefing link on the bid document
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Special conditions
Tender documents can be downloaded on DBSA website from 11 August 2026: https://www.dbsa.org/procurement. The closing time for receipt of Tenders is 23h55 on Tuesday, September 08, 2026.
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