SPECIFICATIONS FOR BIOMETRIC SYSTEM AT OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (OPSC) GAUTENG PROVINCIAL OFFICE

Overview

Procurement of a biometric access-control system for the Office of the Public Service Commission (OPSC) Gauteng Provincial Office, including hardware, software, installation and ongoing support. Bidders should be security-system integrators with biometric access-control capability to supply, configure and support the solution, and to comply with the attached specifications and government procurement rules (site visit mandatory; electronic submission).

Requirements

• RFQ evaluates on 80/20 price vs specific goals; preference points for BBEE-related goals with required proof.
• Mandatory site visit coordinated with Anna M (AnnaM@opsc.gov.za).
• Submissions due 29 October 2026 by 16:00; electronic via Quotations@opsc.gov.za; include RFQ response and all SBD forms.
• Documents to submit: completed RFQ, signed quotation, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, valid Tax Clearance Pin, valid B-BBEE certificate accredited by SANAS or sworn affidavit (or CSD MAAA number). (see RFQ documents: “Request for Quotation – RFQ 0105/ 26-27 Biometrics.docx”).
• Compliance with attached biometric specification: devices from Virdi/Hikvision/Morpho/Bosch/ZKTECO; features include multi-modal authentication, 50+ users, on-device enrollment, web/browser access, PoE/ Ethernet/RS485/USB, 12-month data retention, event logs, and anti-fraud measures. (see Approved Spec PSC 2026).
• Validity period of 30 days from closing.

How to Apply

• Submit responses by 29 Oct 2026 16:00 via email to Quotations@opsc.gov.za; include completed RFQ, signed quotation, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, Tax pin, and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. (RFQ docs: Biometrics.docx).
• Arrange mandatory site visits with Anna M at Schreiner Chambers, 94 Pritchard Street, 6th Floor, Johannesburg; contact Anna M for scheduling.
• Documents to obtain from the RFQ: (Request for Quotation – RFQ 0105/ 26-27 Biometrics.docx) and (Approved Spec - Biometric System PSC 2026.pdf).
• Ensure compliance with SBD 6.1 for specific-goal points and provide certified proof if claiming points. (SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022).

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