Provision of Cloud Hosting for SA-SAMS.
MARTHA NKOSI
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
6 October 2026 at 12:00
In plain English
The NECT is procuring cloud hosting services for the modernisation of the South African School Administration System (SA-SAMS). Eligible bidders must provide a valid Tax clearance certificate, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, and demonstrate previous experience in software development or application customisation.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT) invites proposals for cloud hosting services for the South African School Administration and Management System (SA-SAMS). The project involves designing and maintaining a scalable, self-healing virtual infrastructure within South African borders. Key deliverables include architecture design, automated scaling configurations, performance monitoring dashboards, and comprehensive technical documentation. The project is expected to be completed within 6 to 8 weeks. Bidders must demonstrate significant experience in cloud migration and large-scale public system management. The work will be based in Centurion, South Africa.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
Full requirements
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Proof of relevant software development and cloud migration experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: MARTHA NKOSI
Email: scm@nect.org.za
Phone: 012-752-6200
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via post or courier to the NECT at PO Box 11150, Die Hoewes, 0163, or delivered to 272 West Avenue, Block D Lakefields Office Park, Centurion, 0163. Bids must be placed in the designated bid box before the closing time.
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