Procurement and Installation of 8GB RAM Units.
Sifiso Mncwabe
In plain English
The KZN Department of Public Works is procuring 50 units of 8GB RAM and installation. Only SITA accredited service providers on RFB 740 Transversal contract registered on the Central Suppliers Database can bid.
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The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure invites bids for the procurement and on-site installation of 50 units of 8GB DDR4 RAM. The project will take place at the Oliver Tambo House Head Office located at 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. The successful bidder is required to provide a 12-month warranty on the hardware. The tender is subject to an 80/20 preference point system and requires a firm price including VAT. All work must be completed in accordance with the technical specifications provided by the department. The closing date for all submissions is 28 October 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Must hold SITA accreditation (RFB 740 Transversal Contract)
- Must be a Lenovo Authorized Warranty service provider
- Must possess a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide three reference letters for similar projects
- Must provide a Sworn Affidavit for Black ownership points
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sifiso Mncwabe
Email: sifiso.mncwabe@kznworks.gov.za
Phone: 033-555-5577
How to apply: Bids must be physically delivered to the tender box located at the Lower Ground floor (Foyer), 191 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg. Submissions must be in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid number and closing date. Faxed, emailed, or late submissions will not be accepted.
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