Migration from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365.
Confidence Mayinga
In plain English
The NRF/SAEON is procuring services for migrating from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365, including configuration, data migration, testing, training, and support. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The National Research Foundation (SAEON) invites bids for the migration of their IT environment from Google Workspace to Microsoft 365. The project involves migrating 185 mailboxes, user drives, and shared data for the saeon.nrf.ac.za domain. Key deliverables include a pre-migration assessment, tenant-to-tenant data migration, Google Vault data transfer, and a 60-day post-implementation support period. The work will be performed for the NRF/SAEON environment. Bidders must provide a firm price for all four project phases. The closing date for this tender is 19 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- 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 SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid COID Act Letter of Good Standing
- Active Microsoft Solutions or FastTrack Partner status with Partner ID
Contact & how to apply
Name: Confidence Mayinga
Email: SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 012-534-3518
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za. All documents must be provided in PDF format.
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