Java Applications Maintenance and Support Services.
Bid Office
In plain English
The GPAA is procuring Java Applications Maintenance and Support Services. Eligible bidders are suitably experienced service providers.
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The Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA) is seeking a service provider for Java Applications Maintenance and Support Services. The work will take place at the GPAA Head Office in Arcadia, Pretoria. The contract spans three years with two optional one-year extensions. Key deliverables include routine system maintenance, DevOps support, application development, and production troubleshooting for systems like the Pension Case Management and GPAA website. The provider must ensure 24/7 system availability and adhere to GPAA development frameworks. All source code remains the property of the GPAA, and the provider must submit regular performance reports and test results.
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
- Must hold SITA accreditation (RFB 1183) for Gauteng
- Minimum 70 points functionality score required
- Minimum 5 years Java development experience required
- Must provide CVs for senior full-stack Java developers
- Must provide contactable reference letters for similar projects
- Valid Tax Compliance status (SARS PIN) required
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bid Office
Email: tenderenquiries@gpaa.gov.za
Phone: 012-319-2216
How to apply: Applications must be submitted exclusively through the National Treasury eTender portal at www.etenders.gov.za. No physical, emailed, or couriered submissions will be accepted.
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