Tender Watch

This week's National Tender Bulletin holds a number of interesting titbits for the local ICT industry. The South African Social Security Agency is looking to outsource its ICT operations, maintenance and support; the Electoral Commission is setting up professional services panels around several competencies; and the Export Credit Insurance Corporation is placing rare advertisements for a number of its ICT requirements.

Not included in this update is an advertisement from the Department of Rural Development and Land Reform for architectural, quantity surveying, civil engineering and electrical engineering services. These consulting services are required for the development of an ICT centre structure, which the department says is to be rolled out nationally.

Department of Defence
DOD requires supply and delivery of Windows 7 PRO software kit with user licences.
Tender no: CPSC/B/G/498/2012
Information: Colonel MH Nawrattel, (012) 482-3181
Closing date: 19 December

Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
DRDLR seeks the services of two reputable companies with the ability to deliver high quality printed documents within 24 hours and at short notice for a period of 18 months.
Tender no: RDLR-0034 (2012-2013)
Information: Technical: Dorethea Samaai, (012) 312-8394, cell: 083 441 9946, e-mail: DASamaai@ruraldevelopment.gov.za. Bid-related enquiries: Daisy Mongwai, (012) 312-8359, e-mail: MDMongwai@ruraldevelopment.gov.za, or Abie Olyn, (012) 312-8776
Closing date: 7 December

The department also requires the services of data capturers that can work under extreme pressure and will be available 24/7 for a period of 18 months.
Tender no: RDLR-0035 (2012-2013)
Information: Technical: Dorethea Samaai, (012) 312-8394, cell: 083 441 9946, e-mail: DASamaai@ruraldevelopment.gov.za. Bid-related enquiries: Daisy Mongwai, (012) 312-8359, e-mail: MDMongwai@ruraldevelopment.gov.za, or Abie Olyn, (012) 312-8776
Closing date: 7 December

Department of Water Affairs
The department is looking to source SAP support and maintenance services.
Tender no: W 0658 WTE
Information: Technical: B Vakalisa, (012) 336-8701. General: Thokozile Dlungwana, (012) 336-7432, Maggie Naicker, (012) 336-6897, Thembela Hlazo, (012) 336-7066, Nicodemus Sekgothe, (012) 336-7418, fax: 086 554 9274
Closing date: 8 January

The Electoral Commission
The IEC invites suitably qualified service providers to participate in the commission's ICT professional services panel.
Briefing: 12 December
Tender no: IEC/ICT-01/2012
Information: Technical: Libisi Maphanga, (012) 622-5589
Closing date: 15 January

The IEC is also looking to set up a GIS professional service panel.
Briefing: 12 December
Tender no: IEC/ICT-02/2012
Information: Technical: Libisi Maphanga, (012) 622-5589
Closing date: 15 January

The IEC is setting up a SAP support professional services panel.
Briefing: 12 December
Tender no: IEC/ICT-03/2012
Information: Technical: Libisi Maphanga, (012) 622-5589
Closing date: 15 January

Small Enterprise Development Agency
SEDA intends to appoint a service provider to supply, install and maintain 11 Bizhub office automation devices.
Tender no: T03/11/12
Information: F Leeuw, (012) 441-1333, e-mail: fleeuw@seda.org.za
Closing date: 14 January

Export Credit Insurance Corporation of South Africa SOC
The ECIC invites suitably qualified service providers with relevant experience and expertise to tender for the provision of IT equipment (software and hardware).
Tender no: ICT-001
Information: G Nkabinde, (012) 471-3800, e-mail: Nkabinde@ecic.co.za
Closing date: 20 December

The organisation also requires connectivity services (wireless, 3G, Internet services), leased line (optional).
Tender no: ICT-002
Information: G Nkabinde, (012) 471-3800, e-mail: Nkabinde@ecic.co.za
Closing date: 20 December

Finally, the ECIC is advertising for hosting services (file storage, Web site, application services, e-mails portal and workflow).
Tender no: ICT-003
Information: G Nkabinde, (012) 471-3800, e-mail: Nkabinde@ecic.co.za
Closing date: 20 December

State Information Technology Agency
SITA is advertising for three-year gold support and maintenance on four fluke INA devices.
Non-compulsory briefing: 6 December
Tender no: RFB 1022/2012
Information: Supply Chain Management, (012) 482-2668 or (012) 482-2543. E-mail: tenders@sita.co.za
Closing date: 10 January

South African Social Security Agency
SASSA invites proposal from service providers to provide ICT operations, support and maintenance services for a period of two years.
Compulsory briefing: 3 December
Tender no: SASSA 17/12/ICT
Information: Technical: Sizwe Nkosi, (012) 400-2424. General: Godfrey Twala, (012) 400-2167
Closing date: 14 December

Department of Correctional Services
Prospective suppliers are invited to register as approved suppliers on the official supplier databases of the DCS. In order to comply with Treasury Regulations 16A, the department developed a supplier database to be used by the DCS Procurement Unit. The purpose of the database is to:
* Complete the relevant administration at the beginning of the supplier relationship as against completing these documentation each time a quote is submitted;
* Ensure open and competitive procurement as required by section 217 of the Constitution;
* Give preference to registered suppliers for when requesting quotations below R500 000;
* Contribute to efficient supplier administration, especially with payment arrangements; and
* Comply with the Public Finance Management Act and the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its regulations.
Preference will be given to registered suppliers, but suppliers which are not yet registered will not be excluded from quoting for the supply of goods and services. When completed, suppliers must submit all the documents to the DCS Procurement (Purchasing) Unit with whom they intend doing business.
Information: The following officials can be contacted for more details:
* National Office (Directorate: Logistics), Mateng Makgai, (012) 307-2030, fax: (012) 321-1116, e-mail: mateng.makgai@dcs.gov.za
* Eastern Cape Region, Johan Pieterse, (043) 706-7853, fax: (043) 722-1055/6, e-mail: johan.pieterse@dcs.gov.za
* Free State and Northern Cape Region, Lizelle Kloklow, (051) 404-0280, fax: (051) 448-2154, e-mail: lizelle.kloklow@dcs.gov.za
* Gauteng Region, P Kgwele, (012) 420-0194, fax: (012) 342-4212, e-mail: phemelo.kgwele@dcs.gov.za
* KwaZulu-Natal Region, Khumbuzile Kunene, fax: (012) 342-4212, e-mail: khumbuzile.kunene@dcs.gov.za
* Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West Region, Esther Moche, (012) 306-2071, fax: (012) 323-8110, e-mail: esther.moche@dcs.gov.za
* Western Cape Region, Phumzile Nhlangothi, (021) 550-6028, (021) 558-8173, e-mail: phumzile.nhlangothi@dcs.gov.za

Department of Mineral Resources
The department is currently updating its supplier database in order to give all potential suppliers an equal opportunity. It requests suppliers of goods and services to register on the Departmental Database.
Note: Suppliers registered with the department need to re-register as a result of introduction of broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) status level certificates.
Registration forms: Registration forms are available on request from head office, all regional offices of the DMR, and its Web site at www.dmr.gov.za. Registration forms are also be available at the following regional offices:
* Gauteng: Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 209 Smit Street, UCS Building, 12th Floor, Room 106. Contact person: Joey Jansen, (011) 358-9700
* Western Cape: Atterbury House, 9th Floor, 9 cnr Lower Burg and Riebeek Streets. Contact person: Ncedo Ganiso, (021) 427-1018
* Eastern Cape: Port Elizabeth, Crispin Hall, 690 cnr Mount and Diaz Roads. Contact person: Gwen Slamdill, (041) 396-3928
* KwaZulu-Natal: Durban, Durban Bay House, 333 Smith Street. Contact person: Musa Mbeje, (031) 335-9630
*Umtata satellite office: Umtata, PRD Building, 196 Sutherland Street. Contact person: Nxolo Ndungane, (047) 532-4488
* Mpumalanga: Witbank, Province House, cnr Paul Kruger and Botha Street. Contact person: RM Hlophe, (013) 656-0500
* Northern Cape: Kimberley, 65 Jones Street, Perm Building. Contact person: Poppy Mosato, (053) 807-1700
* Free State: Welkom, 314 Stateway Street, cnr Stateway and Bok Streets. Contact person: Sizwe Maleka, (057) 391-1301
* Limpopo Province: Polokwane, Broll Building, 101 Drop. Contact person: C Naude, (015) 287-4770
* North West: Rustenburg satellite office, Propcor Building, cnr Beyers Naude and Unie Streets. Contact person: Paul Mokotong, (014) 594-9240
* North West: Klerksdorp, Vaal University of Technology, cnr Prinsloo and Margareta Street. Contact person: T Matsoaboli, (018) 487-9830
Information: Tuelo Thubisi, (012) 444-3032 or Ruzani Mathivha, (012) 444-3050, Thidziambi Mafuzhule, (012) 444-3053 or Mapula Mokwele, (012) 444-3404
Closing date: 13 December

Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal, Central Supply Chain Management Directorate
RFP for development and installation of electronic data interchange process for electronic submission of patient accounts.
Tender no:ZNB 9256/2012-H

Request for proposal for the supply of a mobile communication unit for emergency medical rescue services.
Tender no:ZNB 9214/2012-H

Department of Basic Education
Appointment of a service provider to manage the EMIS data quality audit in ordinary schools.
Tender no: DBE019

Agricultural Research Council
Supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of a Mitel Telephone System for ARC-OVI.
Tender no: ARC/08/03/12
Successful bidder: Annexes IT Systems
Value: R1 917 174.29 excl VAT

Public Protector South Africa
Appointment of a service provider to develop and implement an effective call centre and compliance hotline for the Public Protector South Africa.
Tender no: PPSA 02/07/12
Successful bidder: Nashua Communications
Value: Not applicable

Department of Public Works, KwaZulu-Natal
The supply, rental and installation of multifunctional photocopier for budget and accounting services.
Tender no: ZNT 1/12/13 W
Successful bidder: Minolco
Value: R1 183 962.11

Department of Finance, Gauteng
Fully managed data centre.
Tender no: GT/GDF/43/2011
Successful bidder: Telkom SA
Value: R65 960 909.00
Contract start date: 1 December
Contract period: Three years

Gautrain Management Agency
Supply and maintenance of multifunction printers and print management system.
Tender no:GMA/003/12
Successful bidder: R & J Office Equipment CC, t/a Millennium Konica Minolta
Value: Not disclosed

Tourism KwaZulu-Natal
Data capture.
Tender no:TKZN/22/2012
Successful bidder: SADL Consulting
Value: Not disclosed

Department of Communications
Appointment of a service provider for exploiting the "second digital dividend" in SA.
Tender no:DOC/03/2012/2013/IID
Successful bidder: Deloitte & Touche
Value: R5 647 202.04

Department of Public Service and Administration
Appointment of a service provider to store records off-site for a period of 24 months.
Tender no:SCM013/2012
Successful bidder: Metrofile
Value: R215 899.79