Provision of Reference Management Software Licenses.
T Makondo
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
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In plain English
The tender is for providing four one-year licenses for reference management software. Bidders must be VAT-registered and provide a recent CSD report, a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, duly completed SBD forms, and a bank confirmation letter.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) is inviting bids for the supply of four individual Reference Management Software licenses for its Research and Analysis Unit. The project aims to improve document storage, team collaboration, and the integration of citations into research reports. Key deliverables include software that supports user collaboration, provides at least 6GB of storage per user, and includes an MS Word plug-in for generating formatted reference lists. The successful service provider will work under the Deputy Director of Research and Analysis and must be available to assist the QCTO IT department with software installation if needed. The contract term for these licenses is 12 months. All quotations must be submitted by 05 October 2026 at 11:00 am.
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.
Full requirements
- Must have valid Tax Compliance status via CSD
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: T Makondo
Email: SCM@qcto.org.za
Phone: 012-003-5609
How to apply: Submit all quotations to the Supply Chain Management department via email at RFQ@qcto.org.za. Direct any technical inquiries to Dr. Colette Tennison at tennison.c@qcto.org.za.
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