Multimedia Software Subscription Licenses for 5 Years
Eskom
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The procurement is for the Multimedia Adobe Creative Cloud software Suite. No specific eligibility or registration requirements are stated.
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd is inviting tenders for the procurement of 50 multimedia software subscription licenses for a 5-year term. The software must support graphic design, video and photo editing, web development, animation, and audio production. The solution requires a concurrent license model to allow multiple users to access the tools efficiently. Key deliverables include the provision of licenses, online training, and periodic usage reporting. The vendor must coordinate with Eskom’s internal testing teams to perform unit testing using specific systems like ALM, LoadRunner, and UFT. The contract includes strict requirements for system integration with Eskom’s existing identity providers and security infrastructure. Performance will be monitored through regular usage reviews and commercial reconciliation. The tender is subject to a 5-year duration, with specific requirements for data security, encryption, and disaster recovery planning to be maintained throughout the contract period.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid ISO 27001 certification
- Documented ISO 9001 aligned Quality Management System
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate or SARS e-filing PIN
- Current National Treasury CSD registration
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Proof of Employment Equity Act compliance
- Technical integration: Microsoft AD/Entra, SAML 2.0/OAuth, RBAC/PAM
- Data security: AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.3, and PII masking
- Operational: Disaster Recovery, Backup, and patch management plans
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thandeka Jiyane
Email: jiyaneet@eskom.co.za
Phone: 021-550-5259
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering site at https://etendering.eskom.co.za. Documents must be uploaded in PDF format under the designated folders (Technical, Commercial, Financial, and Other) before the closing date and time.
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