Tender Watch

Government procurement divisions have kicked into high gear, flooding the Government Gazette with a slew of tender advertisements before the year comes to a close. With closing dates of these new opportunities largely leaning towards the later part of January, it looks like the ICT sector will be able to claim a few vacation days of their own, celebrating what will be a busy start to 2012.

Government Communication and Information System

The GCIS is looking to acquire software for data analysis.
Tender no: GCIS 008-2011/12
Information: Technical: Ntombifuthi Nala, (012) 314-2226 or Letticia Masia, (012) 314-2823. General:
M Mlondobozi, (012) 314-2861 or G Storey, (012) 314-2464
Closing date: 20 January

The organisation is also looking to purchase audiovisual and videoconferencing equipment for the GCIS Imbizo Room at Parliament in Cape Town.
Tender no: GCIS 009-2011/12
Information: Technical: Ntombifuthi Nala, (012) 314-2226 or Letticia Masia, (012) 314-2823
General: M Mlondobozi, (012) 314-2861 or G Storey, (012) 314-2464
Closing date: 20 January

Western Cape Education Department

The provincial department seeks a service provider to design, develop and desktop publish the Adult Education and Training (AET) Level 2-4 work schedules and educator guides in English and translate the designed material into Afrikaans.
Compulsory briefing: 12 January
Tender no: B/WCED 1907/11
Information: NH Biko, (021) 467-2815 or N Diedericks, (021) 467-2043
Closing date: 20 January

Department of Public Works

Service providers are invited to submit bids on the detection and reporting of irregular expenditure within the Department of Public Works and Property Management trading entity.
Compulsory briefing: Was14 December 2011
Tender no: HP 11/075
Information: Lesetja Toona, (012) 310-5946
Closing date: 20 January

Department of Water Affairs

The department is advertising its requirements for switchboard maintenance and systems software upgrade for a period of 24 months.
Compulsory briefing: Was 14 December 2011
Tender no: W 10629
Information: S Modipa, (012) 336-8214, cell: 083-542-8515
Closing date: 12 January

Department of Community Safety, Gauteng

The provincial department is inviting bidders to submit proposals for the maintenance of CCTV cameras at ATMs, as well as a CCTV infrastructure and technology audit.
Non-compulsory briefing: Was 14 December 2011
Tender no: GT/GDCS/130/2011
Information: Technical: Trevor Edwards, (011) 689-3600. General: Mlungisi Seoka, (011) 689-6215, e-mail: George.Seoka@gauteng.gov.za, or Jaco Smit, (011) 689-6058, e-mail: Tender.Admin@gauteng.gov.za

Closing date: 20 January

Department of Communications

The DOC wishes to appoint a service provider to assist with the rolling out of ICT interventions at 61 Rural Wards as identified and prioritised by the Comprehensive Rural Development Programme (CRDP).
Tender no: DOC/17/2011/12/PNC
Information: Siphiwe Senosi, (012) 427-8208, fax (012) 427-8514, e-mail: siphiwe@doc.gov.za
Closing date: 20 January

The department is also advertising for a service provider to assist it in developing a five to 10-year foresight and planning report on the building of the Information Society in South Africa.
Tender no: DOC/18/2011/12/PNC
Information: Siphiwe Senosi, (012) 427-8208, fax (012) 427-8514, e-mail: siphiwe@doc.gov.za
Closing date: 20 January

Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism

Environmental Affairs is looking to outsource the mapping of the Coastal Public Property, the Coastal Protection Zone boundaries and the auditing of structures on Coastal Public Property.
Tender no: E 1207
Information: IJ Lensley, (012) 310-3558
Closing date: 20 January

Statistics South Africa

The printing of the questionnaires for StatsSA's Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) is currently open for bids from interested providers.
Compulsory briefing: 12 January
Tender no: http://www.dwa.gov.za/Tenders/tendersCurrent.aspx STATS SA 017/11
Information: Bid Office, (012) 310-8940/8110/8944
Closing date: 20 January

Department of Transport

The national department is looking to appoint a panel of experts on cellular phone network operators for the supply of mobile communication products, services and technology for a period of two years.
Tender no: DOT/20/2011/MS
Information: Technical: Tlamelo Sikwane, (012) 309-3832, e-mail: SikwaneT@dot.gov.za
General: J Mashinini, (012) 309-3445 or L Mashile, (012) 309-3429 or S Motaung, (012) 309-3923
Closing date: 11 January

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal

The province requires four x 40 toner cartridges for Lexmark Printers at the Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital in Umlazi.
Tender no: ZNQ 1674/11/12
Information: MA Mngadi, (031) 907-8214
Closing date: 20 December 2011

South African Diamond and Precious Metals Regulator

The regulator is advertising for the supply, delivery and installation of two-way radios.
Tender no: SADPMR 24/2011/12
Information: Siziwe Mabandla, (011) 223-7035 or Molatelo Makgamatha, (011) 223-7031
Closing date: 9 January

State Information Technology Agency

SITA is looking to appoint a service provider to assist with a financial sustainability exercise.
Tender no: RFB 932/2011
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

The agency is inviting bids for the support and maintenance on the patient administration and billing (PAAB) system/application for the Mpumalanga Department of Health for a maximum period of three years.
Tender no: RFB 927/2011
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

Relevant parties can now bid on the design, supply and installation of a network security solution.
Non-compulsory briefing: Was 14 December 2011
Tender no: RFB 935/2011
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

Mining Qualifications Authority

The MQA wishes to appoint the services of a service provider to redevelop, design, upload content and host the MQA Web site for a period of a year. The contract to be entered into between the MQA and the service provider will be renewable annually subject to the existence of the MQA as a SETA. The MQA business is growing at an increased pace and requires a Web site with sufficient capacity to fulfil its objectives.
Tender no: MQA/15/11-12
Information: Khathu Raphunga at KhathuR@mqa.org.za
Closing date: 20 January

Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

The CIPC is advertising for a service provider to provide ICT resources for a fixed term period.
Tender no: CIPC 28/2011
Information: Hans Mmako, (012) 394-5332, e-mail: HMmako@cipc.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

The organisation is also looking for one or more service providers to provide it with data purification services.
Tender no: CIPC 26/2011
Information: Hans Mmako, (012) 394-5332, e-mail: HMmako@cipc.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

Financial Intelligence Centre

The FIC seeks to appoint a service provider to develop and enhance its intranet and Web site. The overall objective of the project is to:
* Ensure the Web site supports the FICʼs mandate and assists in raising awareness of the FIC and levels of compliance among designated categories of business, through the packaging of relevant information to suit various industry sectors and stakeholders groupings;
* Ensure that Web site text, visual design, organisation and navigation are optimised to enable visitors to find key information easily; and
* Convey the FICʼs brand and value proposition through its Web site and intranet.
Tender no: FIC/RFB/DEV-INTRANET-WEBSITE/0002/2011/12
Information: Tyrone Waugh, (012) 641-6000, e-mail: tyrone.waugh@fic.gov.za
Closing date: 25 January

The organisation is also looking to establish a panel of service providers for the FIC communication and information technology systems programme. The panel of service providers will be used by the FIC for the purpose of sourcing project resources with the following skill sets:
1. Senior application developers;
2. Test analysts; and
3. Solution architects.
Tender no: FIC/RFB/IT-SYS-PROG-SERV-PROV-PANEL/0001/2011/12
Information: Tyrone Waugh, (012) 641-6000, e-mail: tyrone.waugh@fic.gov.za
Closing date: 20 January

Road Traffic Management Corporation

The RTMC intends to call for proposals from service providers who have sound experience and knowledge in bulk SMS services and value-added applications, which will be linked to a hotline, to report various road traffic incidents and other related matters associated to the business of the RTMC. Service providers are hereby invited to express their interest in providing the abovementioned services. Only the service providers that have expressed interest will be allowed to put forward proposals and enter a competitive process in which a preferred service provider will be chosen and appointed, for duration of five years. This service will be at no cost to the corporation, the service provider will be expected to carry the set-up and monthly management costs.
Information: Technical: Pius Lebaka, (012) 999-5308, e-mail: piusl@rtmc.co.za
General: Hlomelang Hlelesi, Tel: (012) 999-5358, E-mail: hlomelangh@rtmc.co.za
Closing date: 20 January

Gauteng Enterprise Propeller

Suppliers are invited to apply to the GEP for registration on the database for the rendering of goods and services. This database will be used for the procurement of goods and services less than R500 000 (VAT inclusive) in value. The GEP database is based on the requirement of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and Preferential Procurement Regulations. Historically disadvantaged individuals (HDIs) and small businesses (SMEs) are in particular encouraged to submit their application, as they are specifically targeted for the procurement of goods and services. Quotations for the rendering of goods/services will be requested on a rotation basis.
Goods:
* Stationery
* Printing and publications
* Computer software
* Audiovisual equipment
* Office equipment
* Computer equipment

Services:
* Maintenance of access control & CCTV system
* Training (IT)
* Computer network support
* Transcription and recording services
* Development/redesign of the file plan
* Computer software support
Please note: No contract above R30 000 may be awarded to a goods/service provider that fails to submit an original BEE certificate; certified copies of identity documents; certified Cipro registration documents; and an original tax clearance certificate from the South African Revenue Services (SARS) certifying that their taxes are in order or that suitable arrangements have been made.

Railway Safety Regulator

To comply with the requirements of Public Finance Management Act, the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, and its new regulations, the RSR invites its current and potential suppliers of goods and services to register on its vendor database. The RSR promotes B-BBEE initiatives and would like to urge all SMEs to apply. It also has a sub-office in Cape Town, and service providers in that area are invited to apply, especially those in the IT environment.
The following mandatory documents must be affixed to a fully completed supplier application form:
* Fully completed registration form.
* Original valid tax clearance certificate issued by SARS.
* Certified copy of company registration certificate.
* Company profile.
* Certified copies of director IDs.
* Cancelled cheque/confirmation letter from a bank.
* B-BBEE rating certificate issued by a SANAS-accredited verification agency and/or confirmation from a firm of qualified auditors as proof of an Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME).
Blacklisted companies currently appearing on the National Treasury database, and prohibited from conducting business with public entities, shall regrettably not be considered.

Closing date: 20 January

Mining Qualifications Authority

The National Treasury has released the Preferential Procurement Regulations, which have been aligned with the aims of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act and its associated Codes of Good Practice. The revised regulations are also in line with Government's Industrial Policy Action Plan. All potential suppliers are therefore requested to submit BEE rating certificate, issued by either verification agencies accredited by the South African Accreditation Systems (SANAS) or by registered auditors approved by the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IBRA). This is directed at all suppliers registered on the SCM database and those wishing to register. The certificates can be original or a certified copy.
Information: Khathu Raphunga, (011) 630-3594, e-mail: KhathuR@mqa.org.za

Department of Sport and Recreation

All suppliers and potential suppliers interested in participating in the bids of the Department of Sport and Recreation are requested to submit their B-BBEE scorecard as per National Treasury compliance instruction with their bids. The Preference Point System will fall out and the B-BBEE rating will be affected. This came into effect as of 7 December 2011.

Department of Communications

Appointment of a service provider to design, develop and implement a Leadership Development Programme for SMS members in the department.
Tender no: DOC/10/2011/12HRM

Freedom Park

Appointment of a service provider for the design, supply, implementation and support of a building management system (BMS).
Tender no: FP 04/11 ICT

Gauteng Department of Education

Development of the Gauteng Department of Education's School Maintenance System (ROSTER) upgrade using SAP SRM.
Tender no: GT/GDE/40/2011

National Health Laboratory Service

Request for proposal for telecommunications management system and maintenance service solution. NHLS apologises for the inconvenience.
Tender refund queries: Irene Strydom, (011) 386-6250. e-mail: Irene.strydom@nhls.ac.za
Tender no: 002/11-12

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal

Lexmark C500 toners for the Provincial Pharmaceutical Supply Depot.
Tender no: ZNQ 77/2011
Successful bidder: Sithuthi Trading

Least cost routers for RK Khan Hospital
Tender no: ZNQ 1193/2011
Successful bidder: Huge Telecom

Department of Trade and Industry

Appointment of a service provider to assist the DTI to develop an integrated information and knowledge management strategy and implementation plan.
Tender no: DTI 10/11-12
Successful bidder: Knowlead Consulting & Training, t/a Knowledge Leadership Associates
Value: R893 500

Freedom Park

Appointment of a service provider/film maker to produce six interpretive films.
Tender no: FP 03.1/11 HK
Successful bidder: Kevin Harris Production
Value: R3 790 542

Department of Agricultural, Forestry and Fisheries

Hiring of a service provider to provide the Fisheries Management branch with radio communication for compliance stations along the South African Coast for a period of two years.
Tender no: MLRF 092
Successful bidder: MTN Service Provider

Department of Mineral Resources

Invitation of bids for the pre-qualification of service providers to render audiovisual services as and when required by the DMR for two years, subject to annual review.
Tender no: DMR/017/2011/12
Successful bidders: I-Line Films, Sobethu Properties, Bathale Media