Provision of IT Services for Data Centres.
Ms Jonnes Pimpi
This tender closed on 21 August 2026
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In plain English
The Department of Home Affairs is procuring IT services for the support and maintenance of their data centre for a period of three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with tax obligations.
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The Department of Home Affairs invites bids for the provision of IT services and technical support for its Data Centres and server infrastructure. The project involves maintaining systems for Live Capture and Smart ID Card applications across four main Data Centres in Gauteng and 210 offices nationwide. The service provider will manage approximately 1,200 physical servers, including hardware, storage, virtualization, and network environments. Key deliverables include preventative maintenance, incident resolution, disaster recovery support, and 24/7 operational availability. The contract is for a three-year period with an option to extend for two additional years. Work will primarily occur at SITA Centurion and Hallmark buildings, with potential travel to other sites. Bidders must provide specialized technical skills and ensure all on-site staff are South African citizens subject to security vetting. The closing date for submissions is 21 August 2026 at 11:00.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Accredited on SITA RFB 1183
- Valid Tax Compliance Status or SARS PIN
- Mandatory OEM/OSM technical accreditations for specified vendors
- Three signed reference letters for similar services within five years
- Consolidated B-BBEE certificate for joint ventures
- Proof of South African citizenship for all on-site personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms Jonnes Pimpi
Email: johannes.pimpi@dha.gov.za
Phone: 012-406-2911
How to apply: Bids must be submitted exclusively online via the National Treasury eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/. Manual or hardcopy submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must ensure their submission status is marked as 'Submitted' before the closing time.
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