Service Provider for Digitisation and Knowledge Management.
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
The Water Research Commission is seeking a service provider for the digitisation and development of a knowledge management system for three years. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and provide a B-BBEE status level verification certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The Water Research Commission (WRC) is seeking a service provider to design, develop, and maintain a Digital Knowledge Management System (DKMS) over a three-year period. The project involves assessing organizational knowledge needs, migrating existing data, and building a system that integrates with Microsoft 365 tools like SharePoint and Teams. Key deliverables include a fully functional system with AI-powered search, comprehensive user training, change management support, and the handover of all source code and technical documentation. The work will be conducted remotely or at the WRC offices as required. The project requires a specialized team, including project managers, business analysts, solution architects, and cybersecurity experts, all of whom must meet specific experience and certification standards. The tender closes on 31 July 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid CIPC company registration
- Proof of COIDA registration and letter of good standing
- Key personnel must hold PMP, TOGAF, CISSP, or PROSCI certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: tenders@wrc.org.za
Phone: 012-761-9300
How to apply: All proposals must be uploaded electronically via the National Treasury eTender Portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ before 11:00 AM on 31 July 2026. No physical or couriered submissions will be accepted.
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