Pilot Project for Procurement Accelerator Solution
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is seeking a digital solution to streamline and automate its procurement processes. Bidders must be able to integrate with Rand Water's SAP ERP and operate within its Microsoft Azure environment.
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Rand Water is seeking a service provider to pilot an AI-enabled 'Procurement Accelerator' to automate and streamline their sourcing processes. The project will take place within Rand Water’s Microsoft Azure environment and must integrate with their existing SAP ERP system. The primary goal is to automate the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process, with a secondary focus on a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The pilot will run for six months, with key deliverables including a project plan, solution architecture, SAP integration reports, and a final scale-up business case. The work is expected to improve procurement speed, transparency, and financial control. The successful bidder must provide a team of experts, including a Project Manager, Solution Architect, AI Specialist, Cybersecurity Specialist, and a Change Management Lead, each with at least three years of experience. The project is scheduled to commence in November 2026.
What you need to qualify
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Proof of valid VAT registration with SARS
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Professional indemnity and relevant insurance coverage
- Compliance with POPIA and Rand Water ICT security policies
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nkululeko Mkhabela
Email: nmkhabel@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-7223
How to apply: Bidders must submit their applications via email to Nkululeko Mkhabela (nmkhabel@randwater.co.za) and Ntikane Radebe (nradebe@randwater.co.za) before the closing date of 28 October 2026 at 23h59.
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