Tender Watch: Presidential spending

The controversy surrounding state expenditure on security upgrades to president Jacob Zuma's Nkandla homestead shows no sign of abating. Meanwhile, the Presidency is shopping for a new video conference system for the Union Buildings, as well as upgrades to its national communications network. The network upgrade is, however, limited to its operations in Pretoria and Cape Town.

As for the rest of the public sector, this week's National Tender Bulletin features a number of new and rare advertisers. Unfortunately, it also reveals a notable slowdown in tender awards, and cancellations. Nevertheless, the State IT Agency ensures the bulletin retains its bulk, again dominating the issue with its assortment of new requirements.

The Presidency
A service provider is sought to supply and upgrade the administration's network to voice over IP as well as enter into a maintenance agreement for the Cisco Infrastructure (for the entire Presidency) for Johannes Ramokhoase Street and the Union Buildings in Pretoria, and Tuynhuys in Cape Town. The contract is for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 27 August
Tender no: PT1415/05
Information: General: Lindiwe Mmela, (012) 300-5950. Technical: Samuel Lemao, (012) 300-5566. E-mail: Tenders@po.gov.za
Closing date: 15 September

The Presidency also requires a service provider to supply and install a new videoconference system at the Union Buildings and enter into a maintenance agreement for the videoconference facility for a period of three years.
Tender no: PT1415/06
Information: General: Lindiwe Mmela, (012) 300-5950. Technical: Samuel Lemao, (012) 300-5566. E-mail: Tenders@po.gov.za
Closing date: 15 September

Financial Services Board
The FSB is advertising for the supply of SIP telephone handsets.
Tender no: FSB 2014/012
Information: Masilu Kgofelo, (012) 422-2925, fax: (012) 346-4977
Closing date: 29 August

National Research Foundation
The NRF is looking for a service provider to supply data centre (chassis and server); network core switches; integrated storage solution hardware; and configuration services.
Tender no: NRF/CORP ICT01/16/2014_15
Information: Web: www.NRF.ac.za
Closing date: 12 September

Sentech
A contractor is required to design, manufacture, deliver, install and commission a DRM compliant low-profile medium wave antenna system with earthmat antennae tuning unit and feeder cable at Kameeldrif, Pretoria.
Non-compulsory briefing: 29 August
Tender no: SENT/022/2014-15
Information: Tender administrator: Azwi Mukhudwana, (011) 471-4699, e-mail: tendera@sentech.co.za. Procurement: Samson Hundah, (011) 471-4589, e-mail: hundahs@sentech.co.za
Closing date: 16 September

Department of Water and Sanitation
The department requires maintenance of switchboard and videoconference facilities, as well as an upgrade of systems software for a period of 36 months.
Compulsory briefing: 3 September
Tender no: W 10914
Information: Chule Kalimashe, (012) 336-7708, e-mail: kalimashec@dwa.gov.za
Closing date: 9 September

South Cape College
A service provider is sought for the supply, delivery and fitment of printing equipment, provision of services and maintenance to the South Cape College for a period of three years.
Tender no: SCC/01/2014
Information: Technical: S Mketo, Simthembile.Mketo@sccollege.co.za. Procurement: U Kunana, Unathi.Kunana@sccollege.co.za
Closing date: 19 September

Universal Service and Access Agency of South Africa
USAASA requires a service provider to provide and install a telephone management system for its head office and provincial offices for a period of 36 months.
Tender no: USAASA/TEL-SYS 04/2014-15
Information: Takalani Singo, (011) 564-1677; Ari Moyal, (011) 564-1664; Japhter Kgomo, (011) 564-1661
Closing date: 4 September

Agribusiness Development Agency
Service providers are invited to submit proposals to ADA on the supply, installation and maintenance of a performance management system.
Tender no: ADAB 03/2014
Information: Technical: Phumla Vilakazi, (033) 347-8623, e-mail: vilakazip@ada-kzn.co.za; or Bongani Ntimba, (033) 347-8607, e-mail: ntimbab@ada-kzn.co.za. Administrative: Mandla Ngiba, ngibam@ada-kzn.co.za; or Nompumelelo Dladla, dladlan@ada-kzn.co.za
Closing date: 8 September

Eastern Cape Rural Development Agency
The agency invites experienced and reputable service providers to bid for the provision of managed print services.
Requirements:
Thirty-six month lease contract for:
* Four colour multifunction printers (print, copy, scan and fax - specifications below).
* Six monochrome (black-and-white) MFPs (print, copy, scan and fax - specifications below).
* Volumes of between 10 000 and 30 000 pages per month.
* All set-up costs to be included in lease contract.
Thirty-six month SLA contract (renewable on a 12-month basis)
Printer specifications:
Monochrome Workgroup MFC
Item name: Large workgroup mono A3 multifunction device
Users: Up to 50
Pages per month: 20 000
Print/copy speed: 30
Paper handling: A3 duplex, R-ADF
Input/output tray: 1000/500
Connectivity: Gigabit, high speed USB2 direct print
PDL: PCL5c, PCL6, PDF, PS3
Controller features: Unified address book, remote control panel, config cloning
Standards: ISO yield, Secure Print, Secure Fax, Secure Scan, Secure Email

Colour Workgroup MFC
Item name: Large workgroup A3 colour multifunction device
Users: Up to 50
Pages per month: 10 000
Print/copy speed (colour): 40
Paper handling: A3 duplex, R-ADF
Input/output tray: 1 000/500
Connectivity: Gigabit, high speed USB2 direct print
PDL: PCL5c, PCL6, PDF, PS3
Controller features: Unified address book, remote control panel, config cloning
Standards: ISO yield, Secure Print, Secure Fax, Secure Scan, Secure Email
Tender no: SCMU 039-2014/15
Information: Administrative: A Sibulali, (043) 703 6300, e-mail: sibulalia@ecrda.co.za. Technical: C Van Rooyen, (043) 703 6300, e-mail: vanrooyenc@ecrda.co.za
Closing date: 5 September

National Urban Reconstruction Housing Agency
NURCHA invites prospective bidders with proven records to tender for the provision of ICT support services.
Tender no: Bid 001-2014/2015
Information: Pfunzo Mukheli, (011) 214 8700, e-mail: Pfunzo.Mukheli@nurcha.co.za
Closing date: 8 September

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Bids are invited for the implementation of a digital pen recording system to be instituted in all health facilities of the Department of Health KwaZulu-Natal.
Tender no: ZNB 5143/2014-H
Information: M Green, (033) 342 0932
Closing date: 8 September

National Credit Regulator
The NCR seeks to obtain the services of a suitable service provider to assist with development and implementation of a disaster recovery plan (DRP). The DRP will be done in phases. The phases include data collection, development and implementation and monitoring. The service provider should possess proven experience, skills, knowledge and capacity to undertake the work of this nature.
Tender no: NCR 255/08/2014
Information: Procurement department, (011) 554 2713/2646, e-mail: procurement@ncr.org.za
Closing date: 8 September

State Information Technology Agency
SITA requires the supply and installation of server infrastructure and a storage area network.
Tender no: RFB 1226/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 15 September

The agency is also advertising for the supply of related services for fibre-optic network build on an-as-and-when-needed basis, for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, for a period starting from the date of award until 30 June 2017.
Tender no: RFB 1236/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 15 September

SITA Is looking to appoint a service provider to 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 (OSI Layer 1) for all Department of Rural Development and Land Reform office sites for a period 36 months.
Tender no: RFB 1237/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 5 September

A service provider is also required to supply and install ICT local area network infrastructure and voice over Internet Protocol telephony at the Gauteng-based offices for the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform.
Tender no: RFB 1238/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 5 September

The agency seeks a service provider for the provision of maintenance and support services of Fujitsu scanners.
Tender no: RFB 1239/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 15 September

SITA invites proposals for the procurement of eight open source servers for the Department of Home Affairs.
Tender no: RFB 1241/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 8 September

Finally, a service provider is required to establish a three-year term contract to enable SITA to recruit resources on a short-term basis to assist in the SAPS equipment roll-out, configuration audit and replacement of end-user equipment.
Tender no: RFB 1242/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 12 September

Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator
The OPFA is in a process of revamping its Web portal with the aim of enhancing its communication with external stakeholders and the clients. Secondly, it's in a process of developing an Intranet and document management system with the aim of enhancing internal collaboration and creation of a central repository. The portals shall be developed in a SharePoint 2013 environment, using System Development Life Cycle. The OPFA invites bids from suitable service providers to perform detailed business analysis, documentation and implementation of the required systems.
Tender no: OPFA/IDMW2014/T001
Information: Technical enquiries to be submitted in writing: Duma Lubando, dumazile.lubando@pfa.org.za. General: Wonder Dila, (012) 748 4000, e-mail: wonder@pfa.org.za, or tenders@pfa.org.za
Closing date: 15 September

Gauteng Enterprise Propeller
GEP is inviting prospective service providers to participate in its business incubation models, mentorship programmed and entrepreneur development in the following fields:
* IT
* Security
* Waste management and recycling
* Publications
Note: This is not a tender, rather an opportunity for interested SMEs to submit a comprehensive proposal about their business.
Information: Ntsako Chavalala, nchavalala@gep.co.za
Closing date: 29 August

Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority
Prospective suppliers and service providers are invited to apply for registration on the W&RSETA supplier database. Documentation is available on the W&RSETA Web site: www.wrseta.org.za.
Special requirement for registration: All providers to include their B-BBEE rating certificate for compliance to the amended PPPFM Act 2000.
Information: supplierdatabase@wrseta.org.za
Closing date: 30 September

Department of Public Service and Administration
The DPSA is in the process of updating the central supplier database system.
Procurement and administration:
* Printing, design and layout
* Editing
* Transcription and translation
* Stationery
* Cartridges
* Other related services
Human resources:
* Business processes specialists
* Training Provision
* Other related services
Marketing and public relations:
* Video and related services
* Other related services
IT:
* Telephone/PABX maintenance
* IT software and hardware suppliers
* IT maintenance
* Data warehousing
* Web site development and maintenance
* Network cabling
* Repair and maintenance
* Queue management system
* Wireless audience survey system
* Other related services
Research & Analysis:
* Monitoring and evaluation
* Sector specific research
* Other related services
Consulting service:
* Project management
* Asset management
* Other related services
Machinery and equipment:
* Audiovisual equipment
* Computer equipment
* Photocopier machine
* Fax machine
* Off-site corporate storage facilities
* Repair and maintenance
* Other related services
Security:
* Security services and maintenance
* Access control equipment
* Electronic security
* Other related services
Note: Service providers that are currently registered in the DPSA database are also requested to update any changes in terms of Directorship, banking details etc.
Information: Lizzy Teane, (012) 336-1065, e-mail: Iizzyt@dpsa.gov.za; or Sannie Kungwane, (012) 336-1026, e-mail: SannieK@dpsa.gov.za
Closing date: 30 September

National Home Builders Registration Council
In compliance with the provisions of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (No 5 2000) and Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No 53 of 2003, the NHBRC invites all potential suppliers to register on its supplier database. The purpose of this database is to give all prospective suppliers an equal opportunity to submit quotations to the NHBRC. Suppliers who are currently on the NHBRC supplier database must ensure they update their details.
Information: L Nenzinane, (011) 317-0409, e-mail: Lulud@nhbrc.org.za; or M Mphahlele, (011) 317-0297, e-mail: Masellom@nhbrc.org.za

State Information Technology Agency
The design, supply, installation and maintenance of network equipment for SITA for the period of three years
Tender no: RFB 1221/2014
Information: (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
New closing date: 5 September

Department of Transport
Appointment of a service provider for supplying mobile communications products, services and technology
Tender no: DOT1/2014/COO

Financial Services Board
Supply of IP telephone handsets
Tender no: FSB 2014/008

National Student Financial Aid Scheme
Provision of document scanning and collection
Tender no: SCMN 33/2013

Multifunctional printers
Tender no: SCMN 34/2013

The Electoral Commission
Scanning of REC1 forms
Tender no: IEC/EM-02/2014
Successful bidder: Scanco Digital Services
Value: R1 253 888