Digital Platform Maintenance and Support for 36 Months
South African Tourism
In plain English
South African Tourism is seeking proposals for digital platforms maintenance, optimization, and support for 36 months. Eligible bidders must comply with South African Tourism's tender conditions and requirements.
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South African Tourism invites bids for the maintenance, optimization, and support of its digital platforms for a 36-month period (Tender SAT 354/26). The work involves managing a full suite of digital platforms, including hosting, 24/7 technical support, system migration, and the development of new features. The service provider must ensure 99.8% system availability and manage technical SEO, advertising tags, and the National Tourism Product Database. Key technical requirements include proficiency in CMS platforms like Umbraco and Laravel, as well as cloud-based infrastructure. The project requires a dedicated team including senior developers, a business analyst, a UX designer, and a solution architect. The contract is governed by South African law and requires adherence to agile project management methodologies. All proposals must remain valid for 150 days from the closing date of 09 December 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
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must maintain a valid Tax Compliance status
- Must provide three reference letters for similar projects
- Must provide two case studies from the last five years
- Key personnel must hold relevant qualifications and CVs
Contact & how to apply
Name: Raymond Mabuela
Email: tenders@southafrica.net
Phone: 011-895-3000
How to apply: All bids must be submitted electronically via the official e-procurement portal at https://e-procurement.southafrica.net. Physical or courier submissions are not permitted. Direct all written queries to tenders@southafrica.net.
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