CSD Quotation Requirements | Supplier Registration Compliance
Quoting for government work in South Africa? You must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and disclose your unique supplier number on every quotation. Without a valid CSD registration, your quotation will be rejected—regardless of how competitive your pricing is.
"No CSD, No Order"
Government procurement requires all suppliers to be CSD-registered with an active tax compliance status. Quotations without valid CSD details are automatically disqualified from consideration.
MAAA Integration
Your Supplier Number and Unique Registration Reference are auto-embedded in headers of every government quotation. No manual entry required.
Tax Compliance Status Check
Checks your TCS pin validity before you quote. Never send a quotation with an expired or non-compliant tax status again.
Supporting Document Attachment
Tax clearance, B-BBEE certificates, and bank confirmation letters automatically attached from your document library.
Renewal Alerts
CSD registrations require annual renewal. Get reminders 90, 60, and 30 days before expiry to maintain government quoting eligibility.
How CSD Compliance Works
Link CSD Profile
Enter your MAAA number and CSD Unique Reference. System pulls your verified address and banking info from CSD.
Upload Compliance Docs
Add tax clearance and B-BBEE certificates. System tracks expiry dates and sends renewal reminders.
Verify Status
System checks that your tax status is "Compliant" and all documents are valid before generating the quote.
Send Compliant Quote
Dispatches a quote that acts as a full supplier profile summary with all CSD requirements included.
CSD Registration Guide
Who Needs CSD Registration:
- Any business quoting for or supplying to government
- Suppliers to municipalities, provinces, national departments
- Suppliers to SOEs (Eskom, Transnet, etc.)
- Suppliers to public entities (universities, NHBRC, etc.)
Required Documents:
- Company registration documents (CIPC)
- Tax clearance certificate (SARS)
- B-BBEE certificate (if applicable)
- Bank confirmation letter (stamped)
- ID copies of directors/members
- Shareholding structure details
Common CSD Mistakes to Avoid
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does CSD registration take?
CSD registration can be completed online in 1-2 working days if all documents are ready. However, verification and activation may take 5-7 working days. Plan ahead before bidding deadlines.
Do I need separate CSD registration for different services?
No. One CSD registration covers all your services. However, you must ensure your commodity codes are correctly selected to match the services you provide.
What if my CSD registration expires mid-quote?
TenderProSA alerts you before your CSD registration expires. If it lapses, you'll receive a warning when creating government quotations, preventing disqualification.
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