Armscor is the acquisition agency for the Department of Defence (DOD). Renowned for its acquisition expertise, Armscor has enhanced and expanded its service offering to the DOD as well as to stakeholders across the African Continent in line with its vision to be the premier defence technology and acquisition service provider for the South African Government and our allies on the African continent and the world.
Armscor acquires defence materiel on
behalf of the Department of Defence
effectively, efficiently and economically.
Research & Development
Research and Development specialises
in providing operational and scientific
research as well as vehicle and ballistic
testing and evaluation services.
Dockyard
Armscor manages and operates the
Naval Dockyard as the SA Navy’s (SAN)
third-line maintenance and refitting authority.
What We Do
Armscor’s capability in acquisition spans over six decades, its technology know-how ranges from technology development, development and upgrading of products as well as maintenance and disposal of products. Buoyed by its own operational research institutes, test and evaluation facilities and industry capabilities, Armscor is extending its services beyond its primary client – DOD to further support the entire continent in their peace keeping missions.
Current Affairs
Bursary Information
Bursary applications for academic year 2018 are now open from the 1st August 2017, and the closing date is 31st October 2017. Brochure and Application forms are available for download. For more information please click below.
Blow The Whistle
The whistle blow line is operated by an external appointed service provider and entail round-the-clock confidential service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in multiple languages. There are multiple reporting channels…
Arms Control Compliance
The function of the Arms Control Division (ACD) is to ensure that Armscor conducts it’s business in compliance with South African defence trade legislation as well as defence export controls of supplier countries.
Tender Bulletin
Armscor will from January 2012 not issue tender documents directly to possible offerors anymore. Tenders will be advertised on the Armscor tender bulletin and companies have to request for the documents if they are able to supply.
SECURITY REGISTRATION
To access the Armscor registration form please click the button below :
CENTRAL SUPPLIER DATABASE
To access the Central Supplier Database please click the button below :
DRAFT DEFENCE INDUSTRY STRATEGY
The National Defence Industry Council (NDIC) was launched by the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans (DMVA), Honourable Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula on 3 March 2016. Read more…
BBBEE DEFENCE SECTOR CHARTER
We are pleased to attach herewith the final draft of the Defence Sector Charter for your review. Click here for Executive Summary of the charter.
Then Click here for the BBBEE charter for public comments.
BBBEE VERIFICATION CERTIFICATES & SWORN AFFIDAVITS
As per the Circular from the BBBEE Commissioner and in line with the BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, Armscor will only accept a Sworn Affidavit by the Commissioner of Oaths from EMEs as from 3 January 2017. Read more…