Provision of Backup Software, Maintenance, and Support.
Nokwanda Wasa
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is buying backup software, maintenance, and support for three years. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database.
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The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for the appointment of a service provider to supply, maintain, and support backup software for the Department of Agriculture. The contract duration is three years, starting in January 2027. Key deliverables include the installation and rollout of backup software across 200 servers nationwide, training for two ICT officials, and the provision of 240 hours of professional on-site support. The project requires the software to be fully operational by 20 January 2027. A compulsory virtual briefing session is scheduled for 16 October 2026, and the tender closes on 29 October 2026. Bidders must demonstrate OEM/OSM accreditation and provide references for similar work performed for at least three South African institutions within the last three years.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Valid COIDA registration and letter of good standing
- Valid OEM/OSM accreditation or partnership certification
- Three written references for similar services within the last three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nokwanda Wasa
Email: Nokwanda.Wasa@sita.co.zao
Phone: 012-482-3004
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za. No manual, email, or faxed submissions will be accepted. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submission.
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