Tender Watch: Ticking up

The National Tender Bulletin has, over the past few months, reflected a fiscally cautious government. This week, however, the edition hints at a turnaround; particularly for more specialist undertakings.

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
The department's Central Supply Chain Management requires an HP Designjet Z5400ps photo printer, with a 36-months maintenance contract (as per specification).
Tender no: ZNQ 1103/14/15-H
Information: R Staurt or C Samuel, (033) 395-2727
Closing date: 15 April

The unit is also advertising for printing.
Tender no: ZNQ 1047/14/15-H
Information: OB Mhlongo, (033) 395-3162 or (033) 846-7329
Closing date: 8 April

Construction Education and Training Authority
CETA invites bids for the supply of high-end server and storage infrastructure.
Compulsory briefing: 9 April
Tender no: 018-2014/2015
Information: Technical: Zuiko Murahwi, (011) 265-5900, e-mail: zuikom@ceta.co.za. General: Mokwanda Dlamini, (011) 265-5900, e-mail: mokwandaD@ceta.co.za
Closing date: 17 April

Kimberley Tswelopele Correctional Services
The region has published a follow-on contract for an integrated security system.
Compulsory site inspection: 7 April
Tender no: KM06/15
Information: Technical: G Aysen, (053) 838-5221. General: Mr Marais, (053) 838-5288
Closing date: 17 April

National Treasury
A service provider is sought to conduct research and provide a solution for emolument attachment orders for public servants.
Tender no: NT007-2015
Information: Technical: Ingrid Goodspeed, (012) 315-5706, e-mail: ingrid.Goodspeed@treasury.gov.za; or Lesego Mashigo, (012) 395-6639, e-mail: Lesego.Mashigo@treasury.gov.za. General: Aletta Mbuyane, (012) 315-5285, e-mail: aletta.mbuyane@treasury.gov.za; or Jabulile Sithole, (012) 395-6632, e-mail: jabu.sithole@treasury.gov.za
Closing date: 24 April

Western Cape Government
Electronic traffic data collection is required for the Western Cape: 2015-2020.
Compulsory clarification meeting: 14 April
Tender no: S 039/15
Information: Technical: N Slingers, (021) 417-2900
Closing date: 29 April

Perishable Products Export Control Board
PPECB has embarked on a project to upgrade its wide area networking (WAN) infrastructure nationwide. It invites interested parties to bid for the provision of the WAN services for the ICT Department at PPECB.
Compulsory briefing: Was31 March
Tender no: PPECB/ICT/WAN/2015/16
Information: General: Nthabiseng Molefyane, e-mail: nthabisengm@ppecb.com. Technical: Tewie Engelbrecht, e-mail: tewiee@ppecb.com
Closing date: 10 April

National Youth Development Agency
The NYDA invites interested printing suppliers to submit bids for printing and delivery of NYDA products and services brochures for a period of 36 months.
Compulsory clarification meeting: Was31 March
Tender no: NYDA 2014/02/COMMS
Information: General: Jack Serite, e-mail: Jack.Serite@nyda.gov.za. Technical: Vusimuzi Ngwenya, e-mail: vusimuzi.ngwenya@nyda.gov.za
Closing date: 5 May

State Information Technology Agency
A service provider is sought to provide maintenance of the SITA Switching Centre Infrastructure Facilities for a period of five years.
Compulsory briefing: Was1 April
Tender no: RFB 1307/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 30 April

Bids are also invited for the provision of SITA NGN EDGE routers and UPSes.
Compulsory briefing: 8 April
Tender no: RFB 1308/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 30 April

SITA requires facial compilation software, maintenance, support and training for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 14 April
Tender no: RFB 1309/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 30 April

National Student Financial Aid Scheme
NSFAS requires an e-mail archiving and security solution.
Tender no: SCMN 005/2015
Information: Tender documents will be available on the NSFAS Web site: www.nsfas.org.za from 10 April.
Closing date: 4 May

Department of Roads and Public Works, Northern Cape
Kimberley: Proposals are requested for technical support for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 14 April
Tender no: DRPW 043/2014
Information: A Kula, (053) 839-2108; or T Mgijima, (053) 839-2299
Closing date: 22 April

Western College for FET
Westcol invites bids from established service providers to provide multifunctional printers, copiers and scanners, including maintenance, for a period of three years (lease).
Compulsory briefing: 9 April
Tender no: WT 2015/0001
Information: Carel van Biljon, (011) 692-4004, ext 3009
Closing date: 17 April

Sasria
All suppliers/vendors are invited to register as preferred supplier/vendors on the database of Sasria. A list of the most frequent services required is available on the Sasria Web site.
Information: Technical: Moochie Sallie, (011) 214-0800, e-mail: mogamats@sasria.co.za. General: Mmabatho Rabothata, (011) 214-0800, e-mail: mmabathor@sasria.co.za
Closing date: 31 May

Council on Higher Education
In order to comply with Section 76(4) (C) of the Public Finance Management Act and to ensure a competitive process, CHE invites all prospective suppliers and service providers in Gauteng to apply for registration on the CHE database for the following:
* Repair and upgrading of computers, printers, monitors, hubs, switches, servers, etc;
* Cartridges;
* Stationery and office supplies;
* CCTV and security systems;
* IT hardware;
* Supply of software applications including accounting packages;
* Telephone and data line maintenance;
* Training and development;
* Data/telephone network maintenance; and
* Video conferencing.
A maximum of five commodities can be applied for by one supplier or service provider. Service providers or suppliers that are currently providing services or goods to the CHE must not re-apply.
Information: Pulane Kakumbi, (012) 349-3876, e-mail: kakumbi.p@che.ac.za
Closing date: 17 April

National Gambling Board
The NGB invites suppliers of the following goods and services to apply to be registered on its supplier's database:
* Paper and stationery;
* Document management;
* Printing/photography/graphics;
* Office maintenance;
* Office supplies;
* Research (compliance, social, economic, legal and satisfaction audit);
* IT software;
* IT hardware;
* IT support services;
* Data backup and software;
* Web design and maintenance; and
* Specialist and technical accounting advice.
Information: Takalani Mukwevho, (010) 003-3486, e-mail: scm@ngb.org.za

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
The Department of Rural Development and Land Reform invites prospective suppliers to register on the database of service providers for the following commodities:
* Computer accessories/consumables (cartridges);
* Office furniture/equipment;
* Security services;
* Stationery; and
* Auditors (forensic, investigations, IT audit).
Note: Service providers that previously registered need to re-apply.
Information: Supply Chain Management Unit, (053) 830-4085 or (053) 830-4021
Closing date: 17 April

Moses Kotane Institute
An invitation is extended to all interested service providers to register to become preferred suppliers on the MKI supplier database. The database enables MKI to procure goods and services from the preferred suppliers within its region of KwaZulu-Natal. All existing and potential service providers are also invited to register with MKI. The categories required are:
* Stationery/office supplies;
* Consultants (HR, finance, strategy, information systems and technology);
* Independent contractors (training, educators, research);
* Printing; and
* Graphic designers, branding and Web site developers.
Note: Potential suppliers are required to disclose if they have an office in the KZN province, or if not, stipulate the location of their business.
Information: Supply chain officer, Yanela Ndwandwa, (031) 266-1777, e-mail: yanela.ndwandwa@moseskotane.com
Closing date: 6 April

Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Invitation to bidders to submit proposals for the management, production and broadcasting services for DIRCO's online radio station (Ubuntu Radio) for a period of 12 months at the OR Tambo Building, Rietondale, Pretoria
Tender no: DIRCO 14/2014/15

Gauteng Emergency Medical Services
Supply, installation, commissioning, maintenance and training of staff at a computerised emergency medical and disaster management call centre.
Tender no: GT/GDH/001/2015

State Information Technology Agency
Upgrade the current cabling infrastructure, data centre remodelling or upgrade and render network maintenance and support services on the Open Systems Interconnect Reference Model Physical Layer for all departments of Rural Development and Land Reform office sites for a period of 36 months
Tender no: RFB 1237/2014
Successful bidder: XON Systems
Value: Not disclosed

Department of Water and Sanitation
Application for the upgrade of SAP services and storage at head office
Tender no: W0989WTE
Successful bidder: Storage Technology Services
Value: R18 209 106

South African Police Service
Procurement of devices, training, licensing and support: Products for digital forensic data extraction from mobile phones, mobile phone peripherals, personal digital assistant, SIM cards, and GPS devices for a period of three years: Division: Technology Management Services.
Tender no: 19/1/9/1/229TR (13)
Successful bidders:
* Price WaterHouse
* Single Source Solutions
* Pandacom Distribution
* Ethemba Forensic Group
Value: Not disclosed

BANKSETA
Provision of a management information system
Tender no: BS/2014/RFB315
Successful bidder: Remotenet
Value: R9 269 334

Department of Human Settlements, KwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of a service provider to develop and implement an automated leave management system, supply K2 Software for an estimated period of four months, and provide annual maintenance support for one year for the Department of Human Settlements.
Tender no: ZNB1137/2014/HSE
Successful bidder: IT Related
Value: R1 098 507

Financial Services Board
Maintenance and support of SharePoint portals
Tender no: FSB2014/019
Successful bidder: EOH Mthombo
Value: R902 880

Office of the Premier, KwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of a service provider to supply and maintain cellphones and 3G lines with a compatible device
Tender no: KZNB 16 P/2014/2015
Successful bidder: MTN SA
Value: Not disclosed