Contractor for Intelligent Operations Center and AI Platform.
PRASA
In plain English
PRASA is procuring the design, supply, installation, and maintenance of an Intelligent Operations Center and AI Platform for 36 months. No specific bidder eligibility requirements are stated.
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PRASA is seeking a contractor to design, supply, install, and maintain an Intelligent Operations Centre (IOC) and an AI Platform. This project will be implemented across PRASA’s national operational footprint over a 36-month period. The solution must integrate with PRASA’s existing Huawei Cloud Stack. Key deliverables include a 3D train tracking and business operations visualization system, a unified ICT monitoring dashboard, an AI-powered passenger chatbot, and an AI-assisted coding platform for internal developers. The project aims to consolidate multi-source operational data and improve digital infrastructure monitoring. Bidders must provide professional services including deployment, training, and knowledge transfer to ensure the system is fully operational and supported.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Pin
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Official OEM certification for PRASA Cloud and Data Platform
- Technical staff must hold valid HCIE-Cloud or HCIP-Cloud certifications
- Project Manager must hold valid PMP or PRINCE2 certification
- Proven experience in rail, IOC delivery, AI chatbots, and MaaS-based coding
Contact & how to apply
Name: Hloni Mahlonoko
Email: lehlohonolo.mahlonoko@prasa.com
Phone: 011-013-1790
How to apply: Bidders must access the tender via the Treasury E-Tender website, follow the provided link to the SAP Ariba Sourcing portal, register or log in to the SAP Business Network, accept the prerequisites, and submit all required documentation through the portal.
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