Central Supplier database versus vendor registration

Issue Date:

Thursday, October 31, 2019

Central Supplier database versus vendor registration

By Werner van Rooyen, Director of HowToTender (Pty) Ltd which specializes in tender consulting and tender training.

As you all know the Government has launched the Central Supplier Database on 1 September 2015. One of the purposes for the Central Supplier Database is “the establishment of a Central Supplier Database (CSD) that will result in one single database to serve as the source of all supplier information for all spheres of government. The purpose of centralising government’s supplier database is to reduce duplication of effort and cost for both supplier and government while enabling electronic procurement processes”. If you are doing business with the Government or if you intend to do business with Government in the near future, you will have to register on the Central Supplier Database.

The question that arises and is asked at our HowtoTender workshops is should we as business owners still register as vendors with the different municipalities and government departments that we do business with? The short answer is yes – you will still have to register as a vendor if it is required from the municipality, government entity or government department.

The reason for this is because there is not a link between all municipalities, government entities or government departments between their databases and that of the CSD. We are aware of certain National Departments such as the National Department of Health that is linked to the Central Supplier Database. There was a transitional period from 1 September 2015 to 31 March 2016 when existing Organ of State supplier databases were transferred to the Central Supplier Database. This has not been completed yet. Once this has been completed you might be requested to validate your information on the Central Supplier Database.

We urge you to register your business on the Central Supplier Database as quickly as possible if you want to do business or continue to do business with government. The process to register is easy.

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Title	Closing Date	Tender No.
Hach DR 6000 spectrophotometer annual calibration, servicing and repairs (currently switches on but does not allow for testing).; Hach DR 900 colorimeter annual calibration and servicing x2; Hach HQ40D probe annual calibration and servicing x 2; Hach LDO rugged probe annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor; Hach pH rugged probe annual calibration and servicing; Hach CDC410 laboratory probe annual calibration and servicing; Hach pH/ Conductivity Pocket Pro 2 annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor; Hach Conductivity Pocket Pro annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor	2020-11-06 11:00	RFQ 000409
Appointment of a service provider to procure maintenance tools and accessories for the South African Nursing Council.	2020-11-11 11:30	RFQ 41/2020
To Appoint The Suitable Service Provider To Render Project Management Services to the Department Of Environment, Forest and Fisheries to Remove And/Or Clear Illegal Dumping and Cleaning Streets In Matjhabeng Local Municipality Over A Period Of Twenty Four (24) Months.	2020-11-13 11:00	E 1582
Supply & delivery of cleaning material to National dept of Public Works & Infrastructure, Cape Town Regional Office ( 24 months)	2020-11-13 11:00	CPTSC14/ 20
24 months term contract: Supply and delivery of toilet paper and hand paper towels	2020-11-13 11:00	CPTSC 15/ 20
To Appoint The Suitable Service Provider to Render Project Management Services to the Department of Environment, Forest and Fisheries to Remove and/Or Clear Illegal Dumping and Cleaning Streets in Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Over a Period Of Twenty-Four (24) Months	2020-11-13 11:00	E 1583
To Appoint The Suitable Service Provider To Render Project Management For The Procurement of Equipment for The Thaba-Nchu Buy-Back Centre and Transfer Station; Botshabelo and Chris Hani Buy–Back Centres and to Train and Support The Existing Three (3) Waste Cooperatives and Or Non-Profit Organisations to Be Able to Operate and Manage The Thaba-Nchu; Botshabelo And Chris Hani Buy Back Centres In Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Over a Period of Twenty-Four (24) Months.	2020-11-13 11:00	E 1584
To Appoint the Suitable Service Provider to Render Project Management Services to Train and Support Existing Waste Pickers Cooperative to be able to Operate And Manage The Buy-Back Centre At Odendaalrus In Matjhabeng Municipality Over A Period Of Twenty-Four (24) Months.	2020-11-13 11:00	E 1585
Establishment of a Panel (Database) Of Due Diligence Service Providers to Support The Implementation Of The Operation Vula	2020-11-24 11:00	ZNT 09 EDTEA 20/ 21
Outsourcing of a Contractor that will Provide Background Research, Updating , Development and Printing of Joint Doctrine in a Form of Publication and Manuals in the South African National Defence Force for a Period of Three (03)Years.	2020-11-24 11:00	CPSC- B- PC- 060- 2018RR
Department of Justice & Constitutional Development Pretoria: palace of justice: heritage modification, upgrading & audit of security systems	2020-11-17 11:00	PT20/ 003
Request for Information on a Mainframe Emulator, Server and Workstation/Desktop Management Solution for the Department of Defence.	2020-11-24 11:00	CPSC- B- RFI- 001- 2020
Provide Enhancement, Migration, Maintenance and Support on the Balanced Scorecard and Procurement Systems to Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF) for a period of 24 months	2020-11-12 11:00	RFB 2274/ 2020
Appointment of a Service Provider for the Provision of Maintenance and development of Online Web-based Systerms for a period of three (3) years	2020-11-20 11:00	CHE/ CS/ 09/ 03/ 2020
Appointment of a Quantity Surveying Company for the Refurbishing of the Old Core Shed and Geotech Lab Buildings (Head Office, 280 Pretoria Road)	2020-11-23 11:00	CGS- 2020- 023X
Appointment of a Professional Architect for the Refurbishing of the Old Core Shed And Geotech Lab Buildings (Head Office, 280 Pretoria Road)	2020-11-23 11:00	CGS- 2020- 22X
Appointment of a Risk Management and Short Term Insurance Broking Services Consultant (Broker) for the Council For Geoscience	2020-11-24 11:00	CGS- 2020- 034X
Appointment of a service provider for the supply and delivery of electrical spare parts to the South African Nursing Council	2020-11-17 11:30	RFQ 34/2020
Appointment of a Service Provider To Provide Physical Guarding Services, Patrols And Emergency (Armed) Response for a period of 36 months to all Offices new.	2020-11-23 11:00	CIDB/ 003/ 2021
Invitation for an Open Tender to Provide Security Services at Constitution Hill for a Period Of 3 Years (36 Months) with an Option for an Additional 12 Months	2020-11-13 11:00	CONHILL/ 01/ FAC- SEC/ 2020

Title

Closing Date

Tender No.

Hach DR 6000 spectrophotometer annual calibration, servicing and repairs (currently switches on but does not allow for testing).; Hach DR 900 colorimeter annual calibration and servicing x2; Hach HQ40D probe annual calibration and servicing x 2; Hach LDO rugged probe annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor; Hach pH rugged probe annual calibration and servicing; Hach CDC410 laboratory probe annual calibration and servicing; Hach pH/ Conductivity Pocket Pro 2 annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor; Hach Conductivity Pocket Pro annual calibration, servicing and replacement sensor

2020-11-06 11:00

RFQ 000409

Appointment of a service provider to procure maintenance tools and accessories for the South African Nursing Council.

2020-11-11 11:30

RFQ 41/2020

To Appoint The Suitable Service Provider To Render Project Management Services to the Department Of Environment, Forest and Fisheries to Remove And/Or Clear Illegal Dumping and Cleaning Streets In Matjhabeng Local Municipality Over A Period Of Twenty Four (24) Months.

2020-11-13 11:00

E 1582