What is Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration?

The Central Supplier Database (CSD) , an initiative of the National Treasury, is a database of organisations, institutions and individuals who wish to provide goods and services to government.

Why should a supplier register on the CSD?

• Suppliers will only be required to register once when they do business with government;
• A supplier will be able to ensure their data is up-to-date, complete and accurate;
• Standardised and electronic verification of supplier information leading to reduced fraud with paper copies and manual processes;
• Supplier will not be required to submit physical tax clearance and business registration certificate to organs of state; and
• Single source of supplier information to all organs of state

What is required for suppliers to register?

• All suppliers will be required to complete required information on the CSD  website  and  must  ensure  it  is  complete,  accurate  and  comprehensive. The following would be amongst the required information:
• Supplier information i.e. supplier type, identification number, supplier name, trading name and country of origin;
• Supplier contact i.e.  preferred contact person, preferred communication method, email address, cell phone number, telephone number, etc.;
• Supplier address i.e. country, province, municipality, city, suburb, ward and postal code;
• Bank account information;
• Supplier tax information;
• Ownership information, i.e. name and identification number of directors, members etc.;
• Association to any other suppliers i.e. branch, consortium member etc.; and
• Commodities the supplier can supply.

A valid email address, identity number, cell phone number and bank account details are mandatory in order to register on the CSD.