BUSINESS WITH BDF

Information for organisations wishing to partner or do business with the Botswana Defence Force.

The Botswana Defence Force engages with approved suppliers, corporate partners and institutions through transparent procurement and partnership processes. Online expression of interest submission will be available in a future release.

How organisations can engage with the BDF in a formal capacity.

Eligible organisations and partnership categories.

Registered companies, government institutions and approved NGOs may engage with the BDF subject to security, compliance and procurement requirements.

Fairness, transparency and value for money in BDF procurement.

BDF procurement follows established government and defence regulations ensuring accountability, competition and ethical conduct.

Standards expected of BDF partners and suppliers.

Partners must adhere to anti-corruption policies, security protocols and all applicable laws governing defence procurement and contracting.

Submit an expression of interest to partner or supply goods and services to the BDF.

Online expression of interest submission will be available in a future release. For now, please use the official BDF contact channels.

Steps for submitting an expression of interest.

Interested organisations should prepare a formal expression of interest outlining capabilities, experience and proposed areas of engagement pending the launch of the online portal.

Documentation and details needed for initial review.

Submissions should include company registration details, relevant certifications, area of specialisation and primary contact information.

How expressions of interest are assessed.

Submissions are reviewed by the appropriate BDF office for alignment with institutional needs, compliance requirements and procurement policy.

Guidance for registered and prospective BDF vendors.

Vendor registration requirements and procedures.

Vendor registration processes and required documentation will be published here when the supplier management portal is launched.

Ongoing compliance obligations for approved vendors.

Approved vendors must maintain valid registrations, certifications and security clearances as required by BDF policy.

Official channels for vendor and partnership enquiries.

Vendor enquiries should be directed through official BDF contact channels until dedicated procurement contact points are published.