Tender Watch

The National Tender Bulletin is so busy this week the Government Printing Works has had to issue it in two volumes. Unfortunately, the pages are dominated by the requests of national and provincial health departments.

Nevertheless, the ICT industry can still find an interesting opportunity or two amid the requests that range from toner cartridges in KwaZulu-Natal to business process optimisation in the Western Cape, rising interest in call centre facilities to ongoing advertisements for specialist software development.

To wrap up this issue, we catch up on those tenders that have been cancelled as well as those that have been awarded, including value, where organisations have opted for the transparent route.

Department of Transport and Public Works, Western Cape
The installation and commissioning of a network security system is required in Oudtshoorn. Tenderers must be registered on the Western Cape Supplier Database.
Compulsory briefing: 30 September
Tender no: R/MT 312/2013
Information: A Mitchell, (044) 272-2992, fax: (044) 272-7243
Closing date: 18 October

Department of Economic Development and Tourism, Western Cape
A service provider is sought to compile a database and complete an investment mapping/survey of the green economic activities in the private sector enterprises based in the Western Cape.
Tender no: EDT005/13
Information: Technical: Charline Mouton, (021) 483-9470. General: S Berry, (021) 483-9157, fax: (021) 483-3010
Closing date: 21 October

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA)
The CCMA is looking for a service provider to offer corruption hotline services in respect of any unlawful activities occurring within the organisation's business structures, including but not restricted to irregularities, fraud, theft, bribery and any other unlawful or dishonest activities of whatever nature perpetrated by the CCMA employee or the agent, which activities directly or indirectly have a detrimental effect on the organisation by means of an anonymous "whistle-blowing service" on irregularities, fraud, criminal activity in the workplace and during case proceedings. The service provider should offer the following services:

* Multiple reporting channels - phone, e-mail, fax and online;
* Multilingual call centre open 24 hours;
* Callers guaranteed anonymity;
* Callers receive professional advice on the best corrective action to take; and
* Signage and stickers to publicise the reporting channels.
Non-compulsory briefing: 30 September
Tender no: 001/09/2013
Information: Sandra Mosimane, (011) 377-6717, e-mail: sandramo@ccma.org.za
Closing date: 8 October

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
The national department seeks to appoint a service provider for the capacitation of the Programme Management Office for the Integrated Justice Systems (IJS).
Tender no:RFB 2013 06
Information: MS Bassier, (012) 315-4545, fax: 086 641 2053
Closing date: 11 October

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
A service provider is required to assist the department to renew infrastructure design suite standard (migrated from AutoCAD Map 3D 2013) and Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server (migrated from MapGuide Server) software licences.
Tender no: RDLR-0053 (2013-2014)
Information: Technical: AA Danso, (012) 326-8050, e-mail: AADanso@cadastre.gov.za. Bid-related: Kopano Ntsoane or Daisy Mongwai, (012) 312-8776/8117/9518/9448; e-mail: mdmongwai@ruraldevelopment.gov.za, mkpntsoane@ruraldevelopment.gov.za
Closing date: 10 October

Department of Higher Education and Training
The department is advertising for the Terms of Reference to appoint a service provider to develop learning pathways for the career advice portal (NCAP).
Tender no: DHET 035
Information: Zintathu Mabuza, (012) 312-5288, fax: (012) 323-1440
Closing date: 18 October

Terms of reference are also sought for the appointment of a service provider/s to provide a contract call centre for DHET.
Tender no: DHET 036
Information: Zintathu Mabuza, (012) 312-5288, fax: (012) 323-1440
Closing date: 18 October

DHET requires specifications for the further development of the central application clearing house.
Tender no: DHET 037
Information: Zintathu Mabuza, (012) 312-5288, fax: (012) 323-1440
Closing date: 18 October

Department of the Premier, Western Cape
The Chief Directorate: Organisation Development is advertising for the provision of business process optimisation service to the Western Cape government.
Compulsory briefing: 27 September
Tender no: FMA 0016/13
Information: Jacob Boonzaaier, (021) 466-9500
Closing date: 4 October

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Thirty-six units of Brother toner cartridge HL 5350 TN-3290 is required at Addington Hospital.
Tender no: ZNQ 1124/13/14.
Information: A Dudhraj, (031) 327-2141/2
Closing date: 11 October

CD burning solution is required at Stanger Hospital.
Tender no: ZNB 117/13-14
Information: ON Dludla, (032) 437-6024
Closing date: 24 October

International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa
ITAC interested service providers to submit quotations for the South Africa Trade Monitor 2013.
Tender no: RFQ: ITAC5/2/2-02-2013
Information: General: Lebogang Mosoma: Lmosoma@itac.org.za. Technical: Moses Obinyeluaku: MObinyeluaku@itac.org.za
Closing date: 4 October

Tourism KwaZulu-Natal
TKZN is in the process of implementing its new ICT strategy, where one of the key decisions calls for the server infrastructure to be consolidated into a virtualised environment, while simultaneously implementing a disaster recovery environment in order to minimise the effect on productivity and to maintain data integrity during unplanned outages.
Points to note:

* The current infrastructure, in the form of a data centre (server room at Tourism KwaZulu-Natal head office in Durban) consists of a number of servers which host all the major applications and storage requirements for staff. Internet connectivity and remote access to this infrastructure is accessed through a 4mbps ADSL link to the building. This link is under review and is in the process of being replaced with a 3MB fibre link to the ISP.
* The current software is old and will need to be upgraded.
* A disaster recovery platform does not exist and will be implemented as part of this project.
* The end-user computing devices include both a mix of new in warranty and old out of warranty equipment.
* Proactive monitoring, reporting and alerting is absent within the environment.

Evaluation criteria:

TKZN needs to be satisfied in all respects that an applicant has the necessary resources, competencies and experiences for this bid. Bidders must be a Microsoft Gold Certified organisation. All proposals received will be evaluated by the panel on a basis of functionality (100%). With regard to functionality, the following criteria will be applicable and the maximum weight of each criterion is indicated in brackets:
* Sound theoretical and conceptual understanding of project (20).
* Bidder's previous experience in this field and track record of achievements (50).
* Academic qualifications and competence of the personnel proposed for the project-CVs and proof of academic qualifications to be submitted (30).

A bidder that scores less than 80% in respect of functionality will be regarded as a non-responsive bid and will be disqualified. All qualifying proposals will thereafter be evaluated on the 90/10-preference point system, where price will be 90%.
Compulsory briefing: 27 September
Tender no: TKZN33/2013
Information: General: Thembekile Mdlophane, (031) 366-7500, e-mail: thembekile@zulu.org.za. Technical: Anir Bides, (031) 366-7500, e-mail: anir@zulu.org.za
Closing date: 11 October

State Information Technology Agency
SITA is advertising for the procurement of application, maintenance and development services for GSS ERF legacy environment.
Compulsory briefing: 2 October
Tender no: RFB 1106/2013
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 21 October

The agency requires software development services to build a Web application for the Western Cape government: E-Government for Citizens.
Compulsory briefing: 1 October
Tender no: RFB 1107/2013
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 21 October

Software development services are also required to build a Web application for the Western Cape government: Centre for E-Innovation.
Compulsory briefing: 1 October
Tender no: RFB 1108/2013
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 21 October

National Credit Regulator
The NCR seeks to obtain the services of a suitable service provider to provide physical and electronic security services for a period on one year (with an option to renew for another year). The services will entail the following:

1. Guarding services and technical services (supply, installation, support and maintenance of electronic security devices, eg, alarm system, electric fence, CCTV and biometric system, etc.
2. The service provider must have an in-house technical team for installation and maintenance services of security systems.
The service provider should possess proven experience, skills, knowledge and capacity to undertake work of this nature.
Compulsory briefing: 23 September
Tender no: NCR 198/09/13
Information: Procurement Department (011) 554-2713/2646, e-mail: procurement@ncr.org.za
Closing date: 14 October

The regulator also seeks to obtain the services of a suitable service provider to develop and provide a security awareness programme and command and incident training to the NCR:
1. An approximate number of 170 employees should be trained in security awareness.
2. Command and incident training must be presented to top management (5), security department (1) and IT (2).

The service provider should possess proven experience, skills, knowledge and capacity to undertake work of this nature.
Tender no: NCR 199/09/13
Information: Procurement Department, (011) 554-2713/2646, e-mail: procurement@ncr.org.za
Closing date: 16 October

Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
The department invites all interested parties to register on its supplier database. The application forms for registration onto the suppliers' register will be processed at head office; suppliers should therefore ensure they submit their application forms to the head office or submit it to their local regional office.
Information: Jacomien Lombard, (012) 319-7125/7265

Department of Human Settlements

The national department invites new suppliers and service providers to apply to register on its suppliers' database. Suppliers currently registered may only contact if their company status has changed. The purpose of this database is to give all prospective suppliers an equal opportunity to submit quotations to the department to supply/render goods/services for all procurement not exceeding R500 000 per case (all applicable taxes included). There is no closing date/deadline for applications; registrations will be on an ongoing basis.

Information: P van Aarde, (012) 421-1314; V Mkhwanazi, (012) 421-1579l; K Maleka, (012) 421-1446; C Matlala, (012) 421-1644; J Zitha, (012) 421-1360; E Muthumuni, (012) 421-1383.

Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities
CRL Rights Commission invites all prospective suppliers and service providers to apply for registration on the Commission Supplier Database for the following categories of goods and services:

* Assets and goods supply
* Assets maintenance and repair service
* Human resource management and skills development
* IT and related services
* Printing editorial, design and layout, transcription and related services
* Professional services: legal services, audit, strategic planning services, etc
* Communications and marketing services
* Storage, records management and related services
* Stationery
Note: Current suppliers must re-apply to be included in the database.
Information: Tandile Tshuma, (011) 537-7600, e-mail:Tandile@crlcommission.org.za; or Hlengiwe@crlcommission.org.za
Closing date: 30 September

Legal Aid
Procurement system
Tender no: 09/2012

Computer hardware
Tender no: 13/2012

Provincial Treasury, KwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of a service provider to automate the forensic investigation process using K2
Tender no: BID 1187/2013-F

South African Social Security Agency
The South African Social Security Agency hereby invites proposals from service providers for the provision of access and information security for a period of three years for SASSA nationally.
Tender no: SASSA: 05/12/ICT

CATHSSETA
CATHSSETA?s Information Management Services Bid
Tender no: IMS/001/2013

Department of Economic Development and Tourism, KwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of a service provider for the establishment of digital community hubs
Tender no: ZNT 26 DEDT 12/13

Appointment of a service provider for the establishment and operation of UGu ICT Incubator
Tender no: ZNT 25 DEDT 12/13

GautengEnterprise Propeller
Enterprise resource planning tender
Tender no: RFP 001/002/2013

State Information Technology Agency
The provision of Internet services to SITA and its client for a period of two years
Tender no: RFB 1016/2012

Provision of PABX for Department of Justice and Constitutional Development for the supply, rental, installation and maintenance of PABX systems for various offices for a period of five years
Tender no: RFB 1089/2013

Statistics South Africa
Appointment of a service provider to supply and deliver mobile communication products, services and technologies to Statistics South Africa for a period of 24 months
Tender no: Stats SA 010/12
Successful bidder: Vodacom
Value: Not disclosed

National Energy Regulator of South Africa
The appointment of a professional and competent service provider for redesigning the Web site of NERSA
Tender no: NERSA/1213/IRM/RWEB/BID010
Successful bidder: Flux Interactive
Value: R276 631.03

The Presidency: Department of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
Hotline: Research and Data Analysis
Tender no: T2/2013
Successful bidder: DNA Economics
Value: Not disclosed

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
Appointment of a service provider to supply and install telephone management and switchboard systems at the Kimberley Deeds Registry Office and to provide maintenance for a period of 60 months
Tender no: DRDLR (CRD-09) 2012/13)
Successful bidder: Nashua Communications
Value: R256 961.97

Note: An agreement was reached between the department and the preferred bidder to reduce the maintenance period from 60 to 36 months, hence a total bid price of R256 961.97.

Department of Human Settlements
Appointment of a service provider to assist the Department of Human Settlements with the internal audit, risk management and forensic investigation for the period 2013/14-2015/16
Tender no: VA49/377
Successful bidder: Lucky Lesiba Mabokela, Sekela Consulting, Gallo Manor
Value: R11 729 025

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
PABX installation at Madedeni Hospital
Tender no: 764/13/14
Successful bidder: Lycan Technologies
Value: Not disclosed

PABX installation at clinics
Tender no: 763/13/14
Successful bidder: Bytes System
Value: Not disclosed

South African Police Service
Supply and delivery of portable electronic counter measures system jammers in accordance with specification SAPS 2654/2012: Division: Forensic Services
Tender no: 19/1/9/1/08 TR(12)
Successful bidder: ECM Technologies
Value: Not disclosed

Terms of reference for the development of an information management system for the Civilian Secretariat for Police
Tender no: 19/1/9/1/132TR(12)
Successful bidder: Magna Consortium
Value: Not disclosed

The Electoral Commission
ICT professional services
Tender no: IEC/ICT-01/2012

Successful bidders: Accenture (South Africa)
* Baraka IT Solutions
* HR Computek
* Datacentrix
* Exponant
* Nambiti Technologies
* Pricewaterhouse
Value: Actual expenditure will be spread among services providers on a task directive basis.

GIS Professional Services
Tender no: IEC/ICT-02/2012

Successful bidders: Afrigis
* Computer Foundation
* ESRI South Africa
* Geospace International
* HR Computek
Value: Actual expenditure will be spread among services providers on a task directive basis.

SAP Professional Services
Tender no: IEC/ICT-03/2012
Successful bidders: Accenture (South Africa)
* Nambiti Technologies
* Rangewave Consulting
Value: Actual expenditure will be spread among services providers on a task directive basis.

Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal
Request for proposals for the establishment of Road Traffic Inspectorate Command Centre
Tender no: ZNP 0044/13 T
Successful bidder: Binovect
Value: Not disclosed

Provincial Treasury, KwaZulu-Natal
Appointment of a service provider to conduct the business process management phase two
Tender no: 1185/2013-F
Successful bidder: IT Related
Value: R10 532 505.60

State Information Technology Agency
Acquisition of cassette off-site storage for Centurion midrange environment, for period of two years
Tender no: RFB 1053/2013
Successful bidder: Metrofile
Value: Not disclosed

Manufacturing, printing and supply of special envelopes for SITA for SAPS for a period of three years
Tender no: RFB 1047/2013
Successful bidder: Merpak Envelopes
Value: Not disclosed

Capacity upgrades of Numerus hosting disk storage infrastructure
Tender no: RFB 1049/2013
Successful bidder: Ubuntu Technologies
Value: Not disclosed

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
The appointment of a service provider for off-site state records storage for Masters Office for period of three years.
Tender no: RFB 2012 03
Successful bidder: Docufile
Value: R11 713 985.45