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Provision of an Inmate Communication System to the Department of Correctional Services for a period of fifteen (15) years (Contract Reviewable for every five (5) years.

Correctional Services

Published: Aug 21, 2026

Updated: Aug 23, 2026

Source: etenders_za

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Prisons. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 14, 2026.

Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Provision of an Inmate Communication System to the Department of Correctional Services for a period of fifteen (15) years (Contract Reviewable for every five (5) years. Contracting authority: Correctional Services Category: Information and communication Tender type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender) Province: Gauteng Conditions: The pricing schedule must be on a separate envelope and the proposal must be on a separate envelope. The last day to send bid queries is on the 9th of September 2026. Bidders must indicate on the Pricing schedule/s the name of the Regions they are bidding for. Briefing venue: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/331035857158270?p=8CCQGYtRu5Et1Ebd9t Delivery location: 124 W.F Nkomo Street, (Corner WF Nkomo and Sophie De Bruyn) -Pretoria-Pretoria -0002 Documents: Provision of an Inmate Communication System to the Department of Correctional Services for a period of fifteen years reviewable for every five years.pdf, Pricing schedule for Inmate Telephone System.pdf, Copy of Site list with estimated quantities per DCS Region_.xlsx

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on August 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Correctional Services

Correctional Services has issued 17 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Transport & Logistics, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: August 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 14, 2026. You have 22 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Correctional Services in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.