# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW AND COMPLETE SETS OF FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINATION SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-01.

- **Reference:** GPW-2026/27-02
- **Issuer:** [Government Printing Works](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/government-printing-works.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-03
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-01 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-10 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Manufacturing](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**GPW invites bids for the supply, installation and commissioning of two complete Forensic Document Examination systems, with five years of on-site maintenance and support.** Bids from RSA-based suppliers with OEM authorization, local RSA support, ISO 9001 certification, and Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration are appropriate; the contract will include training, warranty and ongoing maintenance.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory qualifications and compliance
  - Submit a price offer.
  - If an agent, provide OEM authorization/letter.
  - Include compulsory briefing session certificate and current ISO 9001 certification.
  - Tax compliance: SAPS PIN/TCS or printed Tax Clearance if required.
- Administrative/registration documents
  - Complete SBDs: SBD1, SBD4, SBD5, SBD6.1; POPIA Form IV; CSD registration; company profile; Annexures A–F.
  - Provide CSD number and proof of registration; include joint venture documentation if applicable.
- Technical/operational capability
  - Two complete forensic systems (including Workstation, Computer, Microscope) and all required hardware/software per Annexure One; heavy-duty, RSA-supported with local spare parts.
  - On-site training, Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) planning; five-year warranty and five-year maintenance with OEM-aligned support.
  - OEM/authorized service capability, spare parts stock, OEM-trained engineers, and transfer of maintenance knowledge.
- Evaluation
  - 80/20 price-preference scoring; specific goals for BBBEE ownership and demographics (Black ownership 8, Women 6, Youth 4, Disability 2).

#### How to Apply
- Important dates (RFT: GPW-2026/27-02)
  - Documents available: 03 September 2026
  - Briefing: 10 September 2026, 10:00, 389 Sophy De Bruyn Street, Pretoria (mandatory; max 2 reps; Annexure E attendance certs)
  - Last questions: 18 September 2026; GPW responses by 22 September 2026
  - Closing: 01 October 2026, 11:00
- Submission method
  - Hard-copy submissions only; tender box at 389 Sophie de Bruyn Street, adjacent to main entrance.
  - No fax or email submissions.
- Documents to submit (returnable documents)
  - Annexure One (Technical Specifications); Annexure Two (Company Profile); Annexure Three (ISO certifications)
  - Annexure A (JV/Consortium, if any); Annexure B (Term Sheet); Annexure C (CSD docs); Annexure D (Site prep/layout); Annexure E (Briefing attendance); Annexure F (Authority to sign)
  - SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 5, SBD 6.1; POPIA Form IV; Section B price details
  - Payment terms in the Definitive Agreement; pricing in Section B (DDP terms)
- Pre-qualifications
  - CSD number or SARS TCS/PIN (or printed Tax Clearance); OEM authorization if applicable; RSA-based local office and single point of contact; OEM-trained engineers; local spare parts capability.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW AND COMPLETE SETS OF FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINATION SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF NEW AND COMPLETE SETS OF FORENSIC DOCUMENT EXAMINATION SYSTEMS AND TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 5 YEARS AT THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: 389 Sophy De Bruyn Street, Pretoria

## Documents

- Forensic\_Equipment Tender Pack (Final).pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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