Supply and Support of Google Workspace for SARAO.
SARAO Tender Enquiries
In plain English
The tender is for the supply of Google Workspace Enterprise Standard and Google Vault services for SARAO for 12 months, with an option to renew for 6 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with tax obligations.
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The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) invites bids for the supply and support of Google Workspace Enterprise Standard and Google Vault services. The project covers 650 user licenses and 40 Vault licenses, including annual technical support. Services are required for SARAO staff across multiple locations, including Cape Town, Johannesburg, Hartebeeshoek, Carnarvon, Klerefontein, and the MeerKAT Radio Telescope site. The contract duration is 12 months, with an optional 6-month renewal. Technical support must be available during business hours with a 4-hour or next-day response time. The tender is issued by SARAO and the closing date for submissions is 18 November 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.
- 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 Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Certified Google Workspace reseller status
- Certified Google Workspace administrator staff
- Valid COID Letter of Good Standing
Contact & how to apply
Name: SARAO Tender Enquiries
Email: tender-enquiries@sarao.ac.za
Phone: 021-506-7300
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury e-submission portal at https://admin.etenders.gov.za. Bidders must log in using their Central Supplier Database (CSD) credentials, locate the tender number, and upload their proposals in two separate electronic folders before the closing date.
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