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ICT tenders: January slump

Kimberly Guest
By Kimberly Guest, ITWeb contributor
Johannesburg, 21 Jan 2021
Tender Watch: Bouncing back
Tender Watch: Bouncing back

After two bumper January issues, this week's National Tender Bulletin is scaled back to the bare basics. This is common for the start of the calender year as the two week lead time for advertisements means that many of the notices were submitted in mid-December or were made ready for placement in the new year.

Accordingly, the latest issue reflects a public sector which is still getting back into the swing of things.

Requests for services is the only area that attracts interest in the double digits, with most of the requests originating from the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development and the Gauteng Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs. In the first case, the national department has issued a number of separate invitations for service providers to be placed on a panel to conduct fully-fledged forensic investigations into complex matters. Three of these notices are of interest to those in the ICT field.

The advertisements from the Gauteng Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, on the other hand, relate to two separate projects. The first calls for a service provider to conduct a work study investigation and business process mapping to assess the current situation at Gauteng's COGTA department. This is followed by two advertisements surrounding the establishment of an Integrated Provincial Disaster Management Centre.

Elsewhere in the bulletin, the software sector will find it has little to consider, while the hardware sector receives an average number of requests. The State IT Agency is conspicuous in its low profile following a period of high activity. Its contribution to the latest issue is limited to two of the three cancellations. The results section is also quiet this week with just four tenders awarded.

New tenders

Department of Health, Eastern Cape
The department is advertising for supply, delivery and installation of IT equipment for for a period of 36 months.
Briefing: As a result of Covid-19, a compulsory briefing meeting will be not be held. In the event that potential bidders have any queries, they are encouraged to seek clarity via e-mail.
Tender no: SCMU3- 20/ 21-0131- NMA
Information: Z Sanqela, Tel: (047) 502 4488/4485, E-mail: zovuyo.sanqela@echealth.gov.za.
Closing date: 15 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware

A service provider/s is also sought to supply and deliver ICT equipment at Sarah Baartman District in the Eastern Cape Department of Health.
Briefing: As a result of Covid-19, a compulsory briefing meeting will be not be held. In the event that potential bidders have any queries, they are encouraged to seek clarity via e-mail.
Tender no: SCMU3- 20/ 21-0240- CA
Information: Technical: Nandipha Tshentu, Cell: 083 303 3412, E-mail: stella.tswane@echealth.gov.za, welile.tsewu@echealth.gov.za. General: ST Tswane or W Tsewu, Tel: (041) 408 8031/060 563 1235, E-mail: stella.tswane@echealth.gov.za, welile.tsewu@echealth.gov.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware

National Health Laboratory Service
The NHLS requires the provision of repair, service and maintenance of UPS and batteries at Sandringham and Braamfontein for a period of five years.
Tender no: RFB111/18/19
Information: Nicholas Nelani, Tel: (011) 555 0580, E-mail: Nicholas.Nelani@nhls.ac.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware, Services, Support and maintenance, UPS

KwaZulu-Natal Legislature
The province is looking for a service provider to render technical security maintenance of its security systems infrastructure for a period of 48 months.
Tender no: KZNL 04/ 2020
Information: Technical: Advocate Khwezi Masondo, Tel: (033) 355 7573, E-mail: masondok@kznleg.gov.za. General: Nkululeko Ngcamu, Tel: (033) 355 7548/060 569 2722, E-mail: ngcamun@kznlegislature.gov.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware, Services, Software, Security

Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development
The department wishes to appoint a panel of service providers to conduct fully-fledged forensic investigations into complex matters or portions of complex matters requiring forensic handwriting analysis for a period of two years.
Tender no: 5/ 2/ 2/ 1- DARLRRD0058 (2020/2021)
Information: Technical: Ria Colling, Tel: (012) 312 9051/9452/9079, E-mail: Ria.Colling@dalrrd.gov.za. General: Tshepo Mlambo or Pfarelo Makhado, Tel: (012) 312 9786/9772/9518, Fax: (012) 321 2974, E-mail: pfarelo.makhado@drdlr.gov.za, tshepo.mlambo@drdlr.gov.za.
Closing date: 4 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, Forensics, Security

The department also wishes to appoint a panel of service providers to conduct fully-fledged forensic investigations into complex matters or portions of complex matters requiring digital forensic services for a period of two years.
Tender no: 5/ 2/ 2/ 1- DARLRRD0059 (2020/2021)
Information: Technical: Ria Colling, Tel: (012) 312 9051/9452/9079, E-mail: Ria.Colling@dalrrd.gov.za. General: Daisy Mongwai or P Makhado, Tel: (012) 312 9518/8711, Fax: (012) 321 2974, E-mail: pfarelo.makhado@drdlr.gov.za, daisy.mongwai@drdlr.gov.za.
Closing date: 4 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, Forensics, Security

A panel of service providers is sought to conduct fully-fledged forensic investigations into complex matters for a period of two years.
Tender no: 5/ 2/ 2/ 1- DARLRRD0056 (2020/2021)
Information: Technical: Ria Colling, Tel: (012) 312 9051/9452/9079, E-mail: Ria.Colling@dalrrd.gov.za. General: Tshepo Mlambo or Pfarelo Makhado, Tel: (012) 312 9786/9772/9518, Fax: (012) 321 2974, E-mail: pfarelo.makhado@drdlr.gov.za, tshepo.mlambo@drdlr.gov.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, Forensics

Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Gauteng
The department is looking for a service provider to conduct a work study investigation and business process mapping (to-be) to assess the current situation at Gauteng's COGTA department.
Tender no: COGTA 09/ 2021
Information: Technical: Odwa Chabula, E-mail: odwa.chabula@gauteng.gov.za. General: Mahlatse Madiba, Janine Johannes or Phumzile Malgas, E-mail: phumzile.malgas@gauteng.gov.za.
Closing date: 8 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, BPO

A service provider is also sought to provide programme management services for the establishment of Integrated Provincial Disaster Management Centre for the period of 36 months.
Compulsory briefing: 29 Jan
Tender no: COGTA 20/ 2021
Information: Technical: Dr Elias Sithole, E-mail: elias.sithole@gauteng.gov.za. General: Janine Johannes, E-mail: janine.johannes@gauteng.gov.za.
Closing date: 23 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, Programme management

The department also requires a service provider for the development of a master systems plan (MSP) for the establishment of the Integrated Provincial Disaster Management Centre for a period of twenty-four months.
Tender no: COGTA 08/ 2021
Information: Technical: Dr Elias Sithole, E-mail: elias.sithole@gauteng.gov.za. General: Janine Johannes, E-mail: janine.johannes@gauteng.gov.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Services, Consulting, Software, Systems

Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority
The authority invites bids for the provision of document management services for a period of three years.
Tender no: EWSETA/ RFP/ 24/2020
Information: Technical: Atul Patel, Tel: (011) 274 4700, Fax: 086 696 0478, E-mail: scmadmin@ewseta.org.za, atulp@ewseta.org.za. General: Mpho Maphuti, Tel: (011) 274 4700, Fax: 086 696 0478, E-mail: scmadmin@ewseta.org.za.
Closing date: 9 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware, Software, Document management, Services

Provision of printing services is also required for a period of 36 months.
Tender no: EWSETA/ RFP/ 22/2020
Information: Technical: Atul Patel, Tel: (011) 274 4700, Fax: 086 696 0478, E-mail: scmadmin@ewseta.org.za, atulp@ewseta.org.za. General: Mpho Maphuti, Tel: (011) 274 4700, Fax: 086 696 0478, E-mail: scmadmin@ewseta.org.za.
Closing date: 9 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware, Software, Printing, Services

South African Civil Aviation Authority
SACAA wishes to appoint a suitably qualified service provider who will provide comprehensive BCM, ICT disaster recovery (DR) and ICT business continuity services that build organisational resilience such that it continues the delivery of goods and/or services at acceptable predefined levels following a disruptive incident. The successful bidders will be appointed for a period of three years.
Non-compulsory briefing: 22 Jan - Any other questions relating to this bid can be sent via e-mail to mbandes@caa.co.za.
Tender no: SACAA/BCM/0006/2020-2021
Information: Sambeso Mbande, Tel: (011) 545 1020, Fax: (011) 545 1455, E-mail: mbandes@caa.co.za.
Closing date: 5 Feb 2021
Tags: Hardware, Software, Services, Business continuity, Disaster recovery

Erratum

National Health Laboratory Service
The NHLS is looking for the supply, implementation and support of an e-mail security, archiving and continuity system for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 9 Dec
Tender no: RFB 118/ 19/ 20
Information: Phumzile Rikhotso, Tel: (011) 555 0591, E-mail: Phumzile.Rikhotso@nhls.ac.za.
New closing date: 22 Jan 2021
Tags: Software, Security, E-mail, Services, Support and maintenance

The organisation is also advertising for the supply, implementation, support and maintenance of an IVR-enabled call centre system for a period of five (5) years.
Compulsory briefing: 9 Dec
Tender no: RFB 030/ 20/ 21
Information: Phumzile Rikhotso, Tel: (011) 555 0591, E-mail: Phumzile.Rikhotso@nhls.ac.za.
New closing date: 22 Jan 2021
Tags: Software, Services, Support and maintenance, Hardware, Telephony, Telecommunications, IVR, Call Centre

Provision of MPLS WAN services are also sought for a period of three years.
Compulsory briefing: 9 Dec
Tender no: RFB 006/ 20/ 21
Information: Phumzile Rikhotso, Tel: (011) 555 0591, E-mail: Phumzile.Rikhotso@nhls.ac.za.
New closing date: 22 Jan 2021
Tags: Services, Telecommunications, Networking, MPLS, WAN

Cancellations

Community Schemes Ombud Service
The supply, development and implementation of business automation solutions including maintenance and support for a period of five years.
Tender no: CSOS004- 2020R

Government Pensions Administration Agency
Request for licence renewal Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Rapid 7 solution.
Tender no: RFB 2334/ 2020

State Information Technology Agency
Request to approve the procurement of professional services for the SITA employee assistance programme (EAP) for a period of three years, with an option to renew for two years.
Tender no: RFB 2322- 2020

Results

Gauteng Provincial Treasury
Automation of financial statements.
Tender no: GT/ GPT/ 034/2020
Successful bidder: Ducharme Asset Management and Accounting (Pty) Ltd
Value: R5 400 515

Water Research Commission
Appointment of a service provider for renewal of the Acronis/Ctera backup solution for all business-critical workloads at the WRC for a period of three years.
Tender no: WRC- 002- 2020/21
Successful bidder: Global Micro Solutions (PTY) Ltd
Value: R1 109 363

Education, Training and Development Practices SETA
Supply and delivery of 70 laptops for ETDP SETA.
Tender no: SCMU: 02 -2020/ 21
Successful bidder: Batsha IT
Value: R2 056 775

National School of Government
Delivery of an outsourced ICT support service to the National School of Government for a period of 5 years.
Tender no: NSG/ BID/ 01/2020/ 2021
Successful bidder: EOH Mthombo (Pty)Ltd
Value: R49 695 984

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