ICT Infrastructure Revamp for PACOFS
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
PACOFS is seeking a Professional Service Provider to conduct an ICT Infrastructure Revamp Project. Eligible bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have relevant professional certifications and experience.
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The Performing Arts Centre of the Free State (PACOFS) invites bids for an ICT Consultant to revamp its infrastructure. The project involves assessing current IT, network, and cybersecurity systems against industry standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and POPIA. The consultant will provide a risk-rated roadmap, technical specifications for future procurement, and oversee deployment. Key deliverables include an inception report, a remediation plan, and a project close-out report. The contract duration is one year. Bidders must have at least five years of relevant experience and provide three contactable references. The closing date for submissions is 07 October 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Proof of professional indemnity and cyber liability insurance
- Relevant professional body memberships (e.g., IITPSA, PMSA, or PMI)
- Relevant ICT degrees and industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISO/IEC 27001)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: quotation@pacofs.co.za
Phone: 051-447-7771
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to quotation@pacofs.co.za. Hand-delivered documents will not be accepted, and late submissions will be disqualified.
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