Provision of Agricultural Data Platform and Maintenance
Nomapha
Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 4 August 2026 at 11:00 · Virtual. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring an agricultural data collection, analysis, and reporting platform with a three-year maintenance contract. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and LOGIS.
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The Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture is seeking a service provider to supply an agricultural data collection, analysis, and reporting platform. The project includes a three-year maintenance and support contract. The platform must be web-based with mobile capabilities, offline functionality, and geospatial mapping features. Key deliverables include secure data management, system integration with existing departmental software, and configurable performance dashboards. The successful bidder must also provide structured training and skills transfer for staff over the three-year period. The work will be performed for the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture, with the closing date for submissions set for 17 August 2026.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD) and LOGIS
- Registered under SITA transversal contract 1183 or equivalent framework
- Proven experience in enterprise and reporting platform projects with reference letters
- Documented partnership agreement with an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
- Technical staff must hold relevant professional certifications
- Must maintain valid tax compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nomapha
Email: Nomapha.Mfunda@ecagriculture.gov.za
Phone: 071-331-8611
How to apply: Submit the completed bid documents in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number SCMU8-26/27-0107, to the tender box located at Office No 45, First Floor, Indwe Building, Bhisho, 5605, by 11:00 am on 17 August 2026.
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