UPS System Replacement and Maintenance at Pietermaritzburg Data Centre
Ntombenhle Mkhize
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 September 2026 at 12:00 · 343 Jabu Ndlovu Street, -1 Floor Natalia Building, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
SITA is seeking a service provider to replace the existing UPS system at the Pietermaritzburg Data Centre with a one-year installation and thirty-six months maintenance plan. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is issuing two separate tenders for the Pietermaritzburg Data Centre. The first (RFB 3290-2026) is for the replacement of the Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) system, including a 1-year installation and 36-month maintenance plan. The second (RFB 3287-2026) is for a 36-month HVAC equipment maintenance contract. Both projects are located at the Natalia Building, 343 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. Compulsory briefing sessions for both tenders are scheduled for 21 September 2026 at the site. The closing date for both submissions is 02 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Bidders must provide all necessary technical support, maintenance, and commissioning services as specified in the respective tender documents.
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.
- CIDB grading (Grade 4 Mechanical Engineering (4ME)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Attend compulsory physical briefing session
- CIDB grading 5EB for UPS or 4ME for HVAC
- Department of Labour registered Electrical Contractor
- Valid OEM accreditation and reseller agreements
- Proof of relevant project experience and customer references
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Proof of registration with Compensation Fund (COIDA)
- Signed Joint Venture or Subcontractor agreements
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ntombenhle Mkhize
Email: Ntombenhle.Mkhize@sita.co.za
Phone: 033-260-3187
How to apply: All bid proposals must be submitted electronically via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za. Manual, email, or faxed submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must ensure they are registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) before applying.
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