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Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
134 Pretorius - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157981
The human sciences research council (hsrc) seeks a south african authorized reseller of everbridge’s snapcomms platform to provide a cloud-based, multi-channel internal communication solution for ~600 users. The platform must deliver high-visibility, targeted, and time-sensitive messaging, including emergency alerts, analytics, and integration with existing tools like microsoft teams.
Price must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The rand value of the contract is the total estimated value, inclusive of all taxes, calculated at the time of bid invitation.
Compliance with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000, and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022, is mandatory. Bidders must:
Specific goals for preference points include:
Submit the following documents: Company profile; Detailed solution proposal; Technical specifications; Hosting and security information; Implementation methodology; Pricing proposal; Demonstration capability or product presentation materials.
Mandatory requirements: Must be a South African service provider; Must be an authorized reseller or partner of Everbridge Europe Limited for SnapComms (proof of authorization required); Must comply with POPI Act and GDPR data security/privacy requirements. Preferred criteria: Experience in deploying enterprise-grade communication platforms; Proven track record in similar implementations (references may be requested); Ability to provide demonstrations or product presentations.
Submit a completed Bidder’s Disclosure Form as a returnable document. The form requires declarations on: state employment of the bidder or controlling parties, relationships with procuring institution employees, and interests in related enterprises. Inaccurate or incomplete disclosures will result in disqualification.
Disqualification criteria: bidder listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers; bidder or controlling parties are state employees (unless disclosed); evidence of collusion with competitors or officials; bidder involvement in drafting tender specifications. Bids must be submitted independently without prior agreements on pricing, market allocation, or delivery particulars.
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134 Pretorius - Pretoria - Pretoria - 0002
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Standard Bidding Document (SDB) 4_Annexure A (1).docx
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in Gauteng is procuring an internal employee communication platform. Bidders must submit a disclosure form declaring conflicts of interest, state employment, or relationships with HSRC employees. The bid must be independent, without collusion, and comply with South African transparency and anti-corruption laws.
Date & Time
Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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03 Jun
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
11 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
Median Estimate
R 57 529
Range
Based on 13 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
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Core features required: Desktop pop-up alerts; Scrolling desktop tickers; Screensavers; Emergency notification capabilities; Mobile communication functionality; Surveys and quizzes; Digital signage support; Multi-channel communication. Message management: Centralised content management; Scheduled and real-time messaging; Targeted messaging to selected employee groups; Read receipt and acknowledgement tracking; Escalation capabilities for urgent communication. Reporting and analytics: Message delivery reporting; Engagement analytics; Readership statistics; Survey and participation reporting; Exportable reporting dashboards. Security and hosting: Cloud-based and securely hosted; Secure user authentication; Compliance with POPI Act/GDPR; No VPN required for remote users; High availability and operational resilience. Implementation and support: System implementation and configuration; User onboarding and training; Technical support and maintenance; Service level commitments; Dedicated account management. Functional requirements: Enterprise scalability; Targeted messaging (segmentation by department/office/user group); Multi-device support (desktop and mobile); Emergency communication (high-priority alerts); Analytics (reporting dashboards and insights); Ease of administration (user-friendly CMS); Integration capability with existing enterprise systems; Reliability (high uptime and resilient infrastructure).
Mandatory: Must be an authorized reseller or partner for Everbridge Europe Limited for the SnapComms platform (letter of authorization required). Compliance: POPI Act/GDPR data security and privacy requirements.
Technical enquiries: Email [email protected] for the attention of Mr Themba Mnisi.
The HSRC seeks to procure a specialised internal employee communication platform (SnapComms) to strengthen organisation-wide communication and improve visibility, reach, and effectiveness of high-priority internal messaging. The platform will complement existing tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, MS Outlook) by enabling targeted, high-impact, and time-sensitive communication across all HSRC offices and remote environments. The solution must support approximately 600 users for a two-year contract period.
Mandatory compliance: complete the Bidder’s Disclosure Form with accurate declarations. Disclose if the bidder, directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons are state employees, have relationships with procuring institution employees, or hold interests in related enterprises. Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers are automatically disqualified. Collusive bidding is prohibited, and bids must be independent.
The tender is open to any natural or juristic person. Bidders must adhere to principles of transparency, accountability, impartiality, and ethics as per the Constitution of South Africa and relevant legislation. A mandatory Bidder’s Disclosure Form must be completed and submitted as part of the bid.
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SnapComms RFQ.docx
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) seeks to procure a cloud-based internal employee communication platform (SnapComms) to enhance organisation-wide communication, particularly for urgent, high-priority, and time-sensitive messaging. The solution must complement existing tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook, support ~600 users, and include features such as multi-channel messaging, real-time alerts, analytics, and secure hosting. The contract duration is 2 years, with implementation, training, and ongoing support required. The tender is open to South African service providers who are authorized resellers of Everbridge Europe Limited’s SnapComms platform.
SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022- OCT - 2024.pdf
The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) in Gauteng is procuring an internal employee communication platform. The tender uses the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022, with a preference point system (80/20 or 90/10) based on the rand value of the bid. Points are awarded for price (80 or 90) and specific goals (20 or 10), including SMME status, black ownership, youth, women, and disability criteria. The closing date is June 11, 2026, at 16:00 UTC.
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Organization
Human Sciences Research CouncilContact Person
Meshack Monareng
Phone
012-302-2160
[email protected]
Website
www.hsrc.ac.za/
Address
HSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
03 Jun 2026
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HSRC Bldg, 134 Pretorius St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
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