Renewal of OpenText Suite Licenses for SAPS.
South African Police Service
In plain English
(1) The South African Police Services is procuring the renewal of OpenText Suite licenses, maintenance, and support for 36 months. (2) The tender document does not specify any particular eligibility or registration requirements for bidders.
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The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is requesting the renewal of OpenText Suite licenses, maintenance, and support for the South African Police Services (SAPS). This contract will run for a period of thirty-six months. The scope includes supplying specific software licenses, performing installations, and providing both on-site and remote technical support. The service provider must also offer certified training to technical staff and operators. Work will primarily take place at SAPS facilities, with standard working hours and occasional weekend requirements. Personnel assigned to this project must be South African citizens and hold valid Top Secret security clearances. The project requires weekly progress reporting and quarterly review meetings. All work must be performed by staff certified by the software manufacturer. The tender closes on 31 August 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
- Accredited OpenText license provider and fulfilment agent
- Technical staff must hold OEM/OSM certification
- All personnel must hold valid Top Secret security clearance
- Registered and in good standing with the Compensation Fund
Contact & how to apply
Name: Andisiwe Mbokazi
Email: Andisiwe.Mbokazi@sita.co.za
Phone: 012-482-2543
How to apply: All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za. No manual, email, or faxed submissions will be accepted.
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