Provision of Microsoft 365 Licenses for AIDC-EC.
Ms P Casa
In plain English
The AIDC-EC is procuring Microsoft 365 licenses for a period of three years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC-EC) is seeking a service provider to supply and manage Microsoft 365 licenses for a three-year period. The project will be based in Gqeberha. Key deliverables include the provision of 65 Business Premium licenses, 10 Exchange Online licenses, and 5 Microsoft 365 Copilot licenses. The successful bidder must also be capable of handling ad-hoc license requests throughout the contract duration. The contract will commence immediately upon the signing of a Service Level Agreement. Bidders are required to maintain price validity for 90 days from the closing date of 17 November 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Proven experience in at least two Microsoft 365 supply transactions
- Authorized Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) status
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid Professional Indemnity insurance cover
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms P Casa
Email: procurement@aidcec.co.za
Phone: 041-393-2100
How to apply: Submit one original hardcopy in a sealed envelope to the Bid Box at the AIDC-EC Head Office, 70 Prince Alfred Road, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, North End, Gqeberha, 6001. Clearly label the envelope with the bid reference number and subject.
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