Panel for ICT Professional Services.
Thembeka Ndlovu
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 October 2026 at 10:00 · Council Chambers, uMgungundlovu District Municipality, 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg
In plain English
The uMgungundlovu District Municipality is forming a panel for ICT service providers for various services over 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide relevant project experience and company profile.
Always check the official documentDescription
The uMgungundlovu District Municipality invites service providers to join a panel for the provision of ICT professional services. This includes application software, digital solutions, cybersecurity, telecommunications, and infrastructure support. The work will be performed on an as-and-when-required basis over a period of thirty-six months. The project is located in Pietermaritzburg. Key deliverables involve supplementing the municipality's internal capacity across various technical categories, including digital transformation, cloud services, and managed ICT support. Bidders must attend a compulsory briefing session on 6 October 2026 to remain eligible. The appointment to the panel does not guarantee a specific volume of work, as individual projects will be assigned through subsequent request for quotation processes.
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.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Municipal account not in arrears for over 90 days
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Public sector project references (last 5 years, minimum R200,000 value)
- Staff CVs and relevant professional certifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thembeka Ndlovu
Email: tenderenquiry@umdm.gov.za
Phone: 033-897-6708
How to apply: Submit physical, sealed, and clearly marked bids into the tender box located on the ground floor of the uMgungundlovu District Municipality, 242 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg, by 12:00 on 2 November 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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