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Tender Watch: Accreditation refresh

Kimberly Guest
By Kimberly Guest, ITWeb contributor
Johannesburg, 24 Aug 2018
Tender Watch: Accreditation refresh
Tender Watch: Accreditation refresh

It's a busy week for the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) as it advertises for open source services and refreshes two networking-related accreditation tenders from 2016.

Meanwhile, the Department of Home Affairs has extended the closing date for its July tender for support and maintenance.

The remainder of the latest issue provides a fair spread of opportunities across software, services and hardware.

New tenders

Eastern Cape Department of Health
The department requires the supply of equipment and software (shipment and delivery), equipment installation, configuration, VM migration and project management, as well as five years' support and maintenance.
Tender no: SCMU3- 18/ 19-0121- HO
Information: Z Manyela, Tel: (040) 608 9641, E-mail: zukile.manyela@echealth.gov.za
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Software, hardware, services, support and maintenance

State Information Technology Agency
SITA is advertising for the supply of Red Hat Enterprise Linux maintenance and support for 36 months.
Tender no: RFB 1781/ 2018
Information: Malefa Mpitso, Tel: (012) 482 2983, E-mail: Malefa.Mpitso@sita.co.za
Closing date: 6 September 2018
Tags: Software, open source, services, support and maintenance

The agency is also refreshing RFB1482-2016 for accreditation for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of network equipment for SITA.
Note: Kindly note that bid documents published by SITA are available and can be downloaded from the National Treasury Web site, at www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders can also request bid documents by sending e-mails to Tenders@sita.co.za.
Tender no: RFB 1482 -1/ 2018
Information: Ronald Kgonyane, Tel: (012) 482 2420, E-mail: ronald.kgonyane@sita.co.za
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, telecommunications, networking

It is also refreshing RFB1489-2016 for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). for the design, supply, installation and maintenance of network equipment for SITA.
Note: Kindly note that bid documents published by SITA are available and can be downloaded from the National Treasury Web site, at www.etenders.gov.za. Bidders can also request bid documents by sending e-mails to Tenders@sita.co.za.
Tender no: RFB 1489 -1/ 2018
Information: Ronald Kgonyane, Tel: (012) 482 2420, E-mail: ronald.kgonyane@sita.co.za.
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, telecommunications, networking

Department of Higher Education and Training
Boland TVET College invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation and maintenance of photocopier machines for all its campuses on a five-year operational lease and maintenance agreement.
Note: The tender will not be opened in public. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted.
Compulsory briefing: 27 August
Tender no: Tender 3/ 2018(PUR 401/ 9)
Information: Technical: Andries Venter, Tel: (021) 886 7111, E-mail: andriesv@bolandcollege.com. General: Marius Pieterse, Tel: (011) 545 0966, E-mail: marius.pieterse@purcosa.co.za
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, printing, services, support and maintenance

Ekurhuleni East TVET College requires the supply, installation and commissioning of N-computing and desktop computers as follows:
* Desktop computers/standalone (CPU): 114
* Printers (LaserJet Pro MFP M225dn): 7
* Desktop computers/standalone(CPU) monitors: 104
* Mono printers: 3
* Monitors: 206
* Desktop: Apple Imac Pro: 2
* Keyboards USB: 350
* Colour LaserJet printer: 1
* USB mouse: 350
* Mecer Eye SPY IT Classroom Management (per set): 90
* N-computing terminals L350: 337
* Windows Multipoint Server 2012 Premium: 9
* N-computing servers: 20
* CAL for Windows Multipoint Server 2012: 98
* Printers (LaserJet Enterprise M604, M605, M606): 16
Compulsory briefing: 23 August
Tender no: EEC/ T02/ 2018
Information: SN. Mhlanga, Tel: (011) 730 6600, Fax: (011) 736 1489, E-mail: sydneym@eec.edu.za
Closing date: 18 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, computing

Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services Education and Training Authority
The authority wishes to appoint a panel of six suppliers to provide it with Dell hardware (desktops, laptops, tablets, etc). The merSETA has standardised its computer equipment for the next two years to a single enterprise brand (Dell). It currently uses Dell computers and will continue to use Dell for the next two years. This is to ensure consistency across the organisation and to simplify support of a single brand.
Tender no: RFP013/ 2018
Information: Tenders, Tel: (010) 219 3000, Fax: 086 670 4269, E-mail: tenders@merseta.org.za
Closing date: 6 September 2018
Tags: Hardware

Department of Public Service and Administration
A service provider is sought to render maintenance of the electronic security systems at the department for a period of two years.
Compulsory briefing: 30 August
Tender no: DPSA001/ 2018
Information: Technical: Eric Mphahlele or Mashudu Tshisikule, Tel: (012) 336 1395/1595, E-mail: eric.mphahlele@dpsa.gov.za. General: Lorraine Masenya or Fikile Maseko, Tel: (012) 336 1126/1216, Fax: 0866185969
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Services, security

Service Seta Education and Training Authority
The authority is looking for a service provider for the provision of MPLS network infrastructure and support services.
Tender no: BID REFERENCES: PROC T538
Information: Simon Shaba, Tel: (011) 276 9650, Fax: 086 242 1857, E-mail: simons@serviceseta.org.za
Closing date: 5 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, telecommunications, networking, services

Provision of cloud storage for backups, renewal and additional licensing using VEEAM Availability Suite is also sought.
Tender no: BID REFERENCES: PROC T539
Information: Simon Shaba, Tel: (011) 276 9650, Fax: 086 242 1857, E-mail: simons@serviceseta.org.za
Closing date: 5 September 2018
Tags: Services, software, cloud computing, security

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
A service provider is sought to develop provincial business continuity plans for a period of seven months.
Compulsory briefing: 27 August
Tender no: 5/ 2/ 2/ 1- RDLR 0020 (2018/ 2019)
Information: Technical: Nombali Lubisi, Tel: (012) 312 9646, E-mail: Nombali.Lubisi@drdlr.gov.za. General: Xolani Ngema, Tshepo Mlambo, Daisy Mongwai or Abie Olyn, Tel: (012) 312 8359/9786/8359, Fax: (012) 321 2974, E-mail: xolani.ngema@drdlr.gov.za, daisy.mongwai@drdlr.gov.za, abie.olyn@drdlr.gov.za.
Closing date: 6 September 2018
Tags: Services, security, business continuity

The department is also looking for a service provider to assist it with the upgrade and maintenance of the private automated branch exchange (PABX) system for the period of three years.

Compulsory briefing: 24 August
Tender no: 5/ 2/ 2/ 1- RDLR 0019 (2018/ 2019)
Information: Technical: Jantjie Masombuka, Abram Mashego or Mahendran Moonsamy, Tel: (012) 312 8500/ 076 394 8724, E-mail: Jantjie.Masombuka@drdlr.gov.za, Abram.Mashego@drdlr.gov.za, mahendran.moonsamy@drdlr.gov.za. General: Xolani Ngema, Tshepo Mlambo, Daisy Mongwai or Abie Olyn, Tel: (012) 312 8359/9786/8359, Fax: (012) 321 2974, E-mail: xolani.ngema@drdlr.gov.za, daisy.mongwai@drdlr.gov.za, abie.olyn@drdlr.gov.za
Closing date: 6 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, telecommunications, networking

Dube TradePort Corporation
Dube TradePort invites proposals from suitably qualified, experienced and independent professional service providers to support the fibre network for a period of three years. These services will include, but are not limited to:
* Provision of installation services for new fibre installation on an ad hoc basis
* Provision of repairs and maintenance services on an ad hoc basis
* Provision of hardware and software warranties from Dasan Zhone for GPON equipment
* Provision of additional Dasan Zhone equipment on an ad hoc basis
* In line with the PPPFA regulations, 2017 sub reg. 4(1) (c) (i), the pre-qualification criteria for this bid is that only tenderers subcontracting a minimum of 30% to an EME or QSE, which is at least 51% owned by black people, shall be eligible to tender.
Note: All proposals will be evaluated in various stages. Compliance and functionality will be assessed and thereafter all responsive proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the PPPFA regulations, 2017 using the 80/20 preference points system.
Compulsory briefing: 28 August
Tender no: DTP/ RFP/ 12/ ICT/06/ 2018
Information: Vanishree Naidoo, Tel: (032) 814 0096, Fax: (032) 814 0102, E-mail: tenders@dubetradeport.co.za
Closing date: 14 September 2018
Tags: Hardware, telecommunications, networking, services, support and maintenance

Education, Training and Development Practices SETA
Terms of Reference are sought for the appointment of a service provider for a video conferencing solution for the ETDP SETA.
Note: Any enquiries regarding this bid must be in writing only and be directed to: Tenderers@etdpseta.org.za.
Tender no: SCMU: 11 - 2018/19
Information: Technical: Sibusiso Kutshwa, Tel: (011) 372 3330, E-mail: SibusisoK@etdpseta.org.za. General: Siphesihle Khonjelwayo, Tel: (011) 372 3313, E-mail: SiphesihleK@etdpseta.org.za.
Closing date: 11 September 2018
Tags: Services, telecommunications, videoconferencing

The authority also requires terms of reference for the appointment of a service provider for its business process analysis services.
Note: Any enquiries regarding this bid must be in writing only and be directed to: Tenderers@etdpseta.org.za.
Tender no: SCMU: 10 - 2018/19
Information: Technical: Sibusiso Kutshwa, Tel: (011) 372 3330, E-mail: SibusisoK@etdpseta.org.za. General: Siphesihle Khonjelwayo, Tel: (011) 372 3313, E-mail: SiphesihleK@etdpseta.org.za.
Closing date: 11 September 2018
Tags: Services, business process optimisation

Financial Intelligence Centre
The FIC requests proposals from service providers for IT solution architecture and consulting services for a maximum of 36 months.
Tender no: FIC/ RFB/ CARA/0011/ 2018/ 19
Information: Lindiwe Mnisi, Tel: (012) 641 6092, E-mail: Tenders@fic.gov.za
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Services, IT architecture

Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Seta
The authority is looking for a service provider to provide information communication technology (ICT).
Tender no: FB SETA (17- 18) T0002
Information: Clement Makhari, Tel: (011) 253 7361, E-mail: scm@foodbev.co.za
Closing date: 17 September 2018
Tags: Software, services, hardware

Mining Qualifications Authority
A service provider is sought to develop and implement an enterprise resource planning system.
Compulsory briefing: 5 September
Tender no: MQA/ 05/ 18- 19
Information: Technical: SakhileM@mqa.org.za, Tel: (011) 547 2606, E-mail: SakhileM@mqa.org.za. General: Tsholo Dilape, Tel: (011) 547 2628, E-mail: TsholoD@mqa.org.za
Closing date: 19 October 2018
Tags: Software, services, ERP, enterprise resource planning

National Home Builders Registration Council
The council is looking for a service provider for technical and functional support for the implemented SAP solution for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 29 August
Tender no: NHBRC 02/ 2018
Information: Kabelo Phalane, Tel: (011) 317 0448, E-mail: kabeloph@nhbrc.org.za
Closing date: 17 September 2018
Tags: Services, software

NHBRC is also looking for a suitable service provider for the management of SAP hosting service for a period of two years.
Compulsory briefing: 28 August
Tender no: NHBRC 03/ 2018
Information: Kabelo Phalane, Tel: (011) 317 0448, E-mail: kabeloph@nhbrc.org.za
Closing date: 17 September 2018
Tags: Services, software, cloud computing

Water Research Commission
A professional service provider is required for the provision of the Internet Service Provider (ISP) for a duration of 36 months for the Water Research Commission.
Tender no: WRC- 005- 18/ 19
Information: Lawrence Chauke, Tel: (012) 761 9300, E-mail: tenders@wrc.org.za
Closing date: 7 September 2018
Tags: Services, Internet, telecommunications

Erratum

Department of Home Affairs
A service provider is sought for the provision of IT infrastructure support and maintenance, server and LAN support at Ports of Entry and Offices Nationally.
Note: All prospective suppliers interested in pursuing opportunities within South African Government are encouraged to self-register on the Central Supplier Database (www.csd.gov.za).
Tender no: DHA14- 2018
Information: Technical: Simphiwe Hlophe, Tel: (012) 406 7117, E-mail: simphiwe.hlophe@dha.gov.za. General: Nico Masango, Tel: (012) 406 2789, E-mail: nico.masango@dha.gov.za
New closing date: 24 August 2018
Tags: Hardware, services, support and maintenance, networking, servers

Cancellations

Western Cape Nature Conservation Board
CapeNature hereby invites knowledgeable and qualified service providers to quote on the redevelopment and design of our Web portal, which should be based on a content management system and structured UX design principles.
Tender no: WCNCB 01/ 06/ 2018

Results

Construction Education and Training Authority
Appointment of a service provider for the provision of ICT hardware and software for laptops, desktops and other related ICT equipment.
Tender no: Bid No: 033-2017/ 2018
Successful bidder: AE Soft
Value: Not disclosed

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