Supply and Maintenance of IT Equipment for SAWS
Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is procuring IT equipment including laptops, desktops, monitors, accessories, peripherals, and associated support and maintenance. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the e-Tender platform and ensure compliance with tax obligations.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) is seeking a service provider to supply, deliver, and maintain ICT end-user equipment. This includes laptops, desktops, monitors, and peripherals. The contract will run for three years, with an optional two-year extension. Deliveries must be made to the SAWS office in Centurion. The project requires high-end and standard computing hardware that meets specific technical standards, including a five-year warranty for computers and a three-year warranty for monitors. Bidders must demonstrate their capacity by providing three contactable reference letters for similar work completed within the last five years. SAWS may conduct site visits to verify the bidder's operational infrastructure.
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 be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Must hold valid OEM accreditation or authorized partner letter
- Must provide three contactable references for computer equipment supply
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Email: Pebetsi.Madisha@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6142
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the official e-Tender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ before the closing date and time of 10 September 2026 at 11:00.
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