Procurement Accelerator Pilot Project for Rand Water.
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is seeking a digital solution to streamline and automate its procurement processes. Bidders must be able to integrate with Rand Water's SAP ERP and operate within its Microsoft Azure environment.
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Rand Water is seeking a service provider for a six-month Procurement Accelerator Pilot Project. The goal is to implement an AI-enabled, digital solution within Rand Water’s Microsoft Azure environment that integrates with their SAP ERP system. The project focuses on automating the Request for Quotation (RFQ) and Request for Bid (RFB) processes to improve procurement efficiency and compliance. Key deliverables include a project plan, solution architecture, configured workflows, real-time dashboards, and a final business case for potential scaling. The work must be performed in South Africa, adhering to strict data residency and security standards. The project is expected to commence in November 2026, with interim results due by December 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- 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 the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Letter of Good Standing (COIDA)
- Proof of adequate professional indemnity insurance
- Compliance with POPIA and relevant data protection regulations
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nkululeko Mkhabela
Email: nmkhabel@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-7223
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to nmkhabel@randwater.co.za and nradebe@randwater.co.za by 23h59 on 20 October 2026. All submissions must use the official forms provided in the tender documentation.
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