Unified Channel Management Solution for Contact Centres.
City of Cape Town
In plain English
The City of Cape Town is procuring a unified channel management solution with integrated telephony for its emergency and non-emergency contact centres. Any eligible company or consortium can bid, with no specific registration requirements mentioned.
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The City of Cape Town invites tenders for the supply, implementation, and maintenance of a Unified Channel Management solution for its emergency and non-emergency contact centres. The project includes integrating voice, social media, and messaging channels with existing CRM and emergency systems. The contract duration is 60 months, including a 6-month hyper-care support period. Key deliverables involve system development, integration, and 24/7 managed services. The work will take place in Cape Town. Bidders must demonstrate technical experience with large-scale contact centre environments and provide proof of OEM accreditation. The closing date for submissions is 16 September 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on CCT Supplier Database and National Treasury CSD
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Proof of OEM or OSM accreditation
- Audited financial statements for past 3 years for projects over R10 million
- Public Liability insurance of R20 million and Professional Indemnity of R5 million
Contact & how to apply
Name: For Equiries
Email: Channel.ManTender@capetown.gov.za
Phone: 000-000-0000
How to apply: Submit the completed tender document in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description, into Tender Box 193 at the Tender & Quotation Boxes Office, 2nd Floor, Civic Centre, 12 Hertzog Boulevard, Cape Town, by 10:00 am on 16 September 2026.
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