Procurement of a biometric system for the Gauteng Provincial Office of the Public Service Commission, used for access control and time recording. The system uses fingerprint, face or voice recognition, or access cards at office entrances and high-security areas.
The Public Service Commission (PSC) is seeking quotations for a biometric system at its Gauteng Provincial Office. The system will control who may enter the premises and when, restricting movement into building areas through barriers and granting access only after identification. It will be installed at office entrances and high-security areas, and it can serve both as an access control solution and as a time recording tool. The approved specification describes the system as a complement to the existing security infrastructure. It is intended to protect staff, physical assets, and information against theft, data loss, and security breaches, and to support the protection of staff and services around the clock.
The system will identify or authenticate individuals using biological traits such as fingerprints, facial features, or voice, or through presented access cards. Biometric identifiers are difficult to duplicate or lose, which reduces the risk of theft and fraud. The system must provide a log of everyone who enters the premises and the time of entry and exit. User permissions must be easy to change or revoke, so that access can be adjusted quickly when a staff member leaves or changes roles. Visible access control is also expected to deter unauthorised persons and vandals, in the same way as alarms and security cameras.
The extracted text of the approved specification does not include the itemised list of required hardware, software, installation, integration, maintenance, and training items, which the document introduces but does not reproduce. Bidders should therefore review the Request for Quotation (RFQ), the Approved Specification (Biometric System Procurement Specification PSC 2026), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim under PPR 2022), and Annexure A before submitting a response. These documents should be checked for quantities, technical standards, installation locations, warranty and support terms, and the evaluation criteria. The tender is currently listed as a draft, with a closing date of 29 October 2026, so bidders should confirm the status and deadline on eTenders before the closing date.
This tender suits security systems integrators, electronic security installers, biometric hardware and software vendors, and suppliers of time and attendance systems. ICT and network service providers able to integrate access control with existing infrastructure may also be relevant. Businesses should be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), hold valid tax compliance status, and be able to provide a B-BBEE certificate or affidavit for preference points under SBD 6.1. Companies with experience in government installations or in the Gauteng region are likely to be better placed, but the specification must be checked to confirm any further requirements, such as certifications, warranty periods, and support obligations.
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