Provision of Library Management System for KZN Office.
DUMISILE MSOMI
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
29 September 2026 at 11:00 · Microsoft Teams
In plain English
A Library Management System is being procured for the KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier for 36 months. Suitably qualified and experienced service providers can bid, adhering to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and its regulations.
Always check the official documentDescription
The KwaZulu-Natal Office of the Premier invites bids for the provision of a Library Management System (LMS) for a period of 36 months. The project involves implementing a cloud-based system that supports cataloguing, circulation, user management, and digitization services. Key deliverables include a 90-day phased rollout, data migration from the existing SABINET system, and onsite training for staff. The system must be hosted in South Africa, ensure 99.5% uptime, and comply with POPIA regulations. The work will take place in Pietermaritzburg. The department may extend the contract for up to 24 months. Bidders must provide a unified licensing model covering the LMS and access to academic journals.
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.
Full requirements
- Attend compulsory briefing session and submit signed certificate
- Valid registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS
- Proven track record of at least two similar successful projects
- Successful security clearance from the State Security Agency
- Declaration of no criminal record
Contact & how to apply
Name: DUMISILE MSOMI
Email: Dumisile.Msomi@kznpremier.gov.za
Phone: 087-121-9411
How to apply: Bids must be physically deposited into the designated bid box at the Moses Mabhida Building, 300 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, by 13 October 2026 at 11:00 am. Electronic or emailed submissions are not accepted.
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