Vendor Pre-Qualification
First Citizens Bank Limited invites suitably qualified suppliers, service providers, contractors, companies, partnerships and sole traders to apply for pre-qualification for inclusion on the Bank’s Approved Vendor List (AVL).
Overview
First Citizens Bank invites suitably qualified suppliers interested in providing goods and services to the Bank to register through the Bank’s e-Procurement platform ProcureFirst. This process supports the Bank’s commitment to transparency, fair supplier access and strong procurement governance.
To facilitate an orderly process, vendor pre-qualification will be conducted in phases based on categories of goods and services. Vendors should review the category listings and apply during the applicable pre-qualification period.
Applicants are required to register via the ProcureFirst platform to access the pre-qualification package.
User Guide
Interested applicants are encouraged to download the ProcureFirst User Guide to assist with navigating the platform.
The User Guide provides detailed information regarding:
1) Registering on the ProcureFirst platform
2) Downloading and uploading the pre-qualification package
Applicants are required to register only one (1) account per company, if not already registered.
Who can Apply
This pre-qualification process is free of charge and is open to:
Suppliers who are not currently on the Bank’s Approved Vendor Listing and wish to be considered
Vendors who are currently on the Bank’s Approved Vendor Listing
How to Register
Register on the ProcureFirst portal by:
1) Clicking on the ProcureFirst Portal
2) Creating a new account or logging in to your existing profile
Accessing the Pre-Qualification Package
Once registered, log in to ProcureFirst and locate the title “First Citizens Bank Pre-Qualification 2026 – Phase One” under the ‘List of All RFXs’.
Select the title.
A banner will appear displaying preliminary information on the pre-qualification exercise.
Select
‘View RFX Info’
to access additional details.
Select ‘FREE (Select to Own)’ to obtain access to the package. A confirmation message will be displayed and you will be redirected to ‘List of All My Purchased RFXs’.
Select the title once again, upon which another banner will appear.
Select
Submit your registration before the applicable deadline.
Phase 1
Effective Open Date:
09 April 2026
Submission Deadline:
08 May 2026 at 4:00P.M.
Upon submission, you will receive a confirmation email upon successful upload.
This email should be retained as evidence of your successful submission.
Late applications will not be considered.
Information on additional Phases will be subsequently communicated.
Assessment Criteria
Assessment criteria may include but are not limited to the following factors:
- Eligibility for the selected category
- Completeness and accuracy of submitted information
- Relevant experience
- Statutory and regulatory documentation
- Financial, operational, and technical capability
The Bank reserves the right to request additional information or clarification where necessary as part of the review process
Customer Support
For questions relating to vendor registration or the ProcureFirst portal, please send us an email at fcvendor@firstcitizenstt.com.
First Citizens Bank appreciates your interest in doing business with the Group and remains committed to a procurement process that is fair, transparent and aligned with strong governance standards.
Disclaimer
Inclusion on the Approved Vendor List (AVL) does not guarantee the award of contracts but enables vendors to be considered for future procurement opportunities with the Bank.
