Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)Location
Eastern Cape
Closing Date
17 Aug 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Room 2082, 2nd Floor ECDC Building - Bisho - Bisho - 5605
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
24 Jul 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-163456
This is an open request for bid (RFB 3269-2026) issued by the state information technology agency (SITA) on behalf of the eastern cape provincial government for the procurement of emulation software licenses and related support services. IT is intended for licensed software suppliers capable of providing emulation solutions and ongoing support to the provincial government. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the SITA supplier portal by 11:00 AM on 17 august 2026.
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Date & Time
Monday, 17 August 2026 - 11:00
Venue
Microsoft Teams
Categories
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Room 2082, 2nd Floor ECDC Building - Bisho - Bisho - 5605
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Description
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx24 Jul
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
17 Aug
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
RFB 3269-2026 - Fraud and Awareness Notice.pdf
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is requesting bids for the procurement of emulation software licenses and support services for the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. The tender involves supplying software licenses along with associated support services, with bids due by August 17, 2026.
RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf
Request for Bid for the Procurement of Emulation Software Licenses and Support Services for the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. Bids must be submitted electronically by 17 August 2026 at 11:00am.
RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for the procurement of 1000 concurrent user licenses of GPvNO TN3270e Emulation Software, plus maintenance and support for 2500 existing licenses, for a 5-year period for the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. The contract includes an option to increase licenses by 1000 at the same unit price.
-RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx
Request for Bid for procurement of emulation software licenses and support services for Eastern Cape Provincial Government, managed by SITA. The tender uses an 80/20 preference point system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE), requires electronic submission via SITA's Oracle ERP portal, and has a closing date of 17 August 2026.
RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsx
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is requesting bids for the procurement of emulation software (WINET/TN3270e) licenses and support services for the Eastern Cape Provincial Government. The contract is for a 5-year term, covering software assurance for 2500 existing licenses and the option to supply up to 1000 additional licenses on an as-needed basis.
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Organization
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)Contact Person
Aphiwe Mtshetsha
Phone
012-367-9551
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Important Dates
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Contact Information
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Only suppliers registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) are eligible. Must comply with all Technical Mandatory Requirements (OSM certification and proven experience). Must accept all Special Conditions of Contract without counter-conditions. Must submit a complete bid with all required substantiating evidence, uniquely referenced. Bids not meeting these criteria will be disqualified at the respective evaluation stage.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Financial Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6c-Bid Specification Document.docx (unknown)Contact Information
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Fraud and Awareness Notice.pdf (unknown)Mr. Magatho Mello
Managing Director
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Fraud and Awareness Notice.pdf (unknown)Returnable Documents:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Fraud and Awareness Notice.pdf (unknown)The tender is open to qualified bidders who can demonstrate capability in providing emulation software solutions and support services. Bidders must meet SITA's vendor registration requirements and comply with South African procurement regulations.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Fraud and Awareness Notice.pdf (unknown)Insufficient searchable text - AI extraction recommended
Description
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsxEvaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)The primary eligibility criteria inferred from the document are compliance with the pricing instructions: completing only the designated yellow cells, quoting VAT-exclusive prices in ZAR, and including all delivery and service costs. Bidders must also accept the terms regarding forex rates and the conditional nature of the additional license purchase.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Financial Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6d-Pricing Schedule.xlsx (unknown)No specific requirements found
Description
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx2.1.10 Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 13 of 1993 9
Important Dates
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)RFB Closing Details and Time: Date: 17 August 2026, Time: 11:00am (South African Time). RFB Validity Period: 120 Days from the Closing Date. Non-Compulsory ERP walkabout training: Date: 28 July 2026, Time: 10:30am. Closing Date for questions / queries: 31 July 2026 at 16:00 Time: 16:00.
Contact Information
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)Aphiwe Mtshetsha, +27214428572, [email protected]. Bidders may contact SITA for technical enquiries and bidding procedure.
Submission Guidelines
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)Bids must be delivered by the stipulated closing date and time to the correct address. NO late bids will be accepted. All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (no forms may be re-typed) or in the manner as prescribed in the bid document. All bidders are required to accept the general conditions of contract (GCC) and, if applicable any special conditions of contract. In the case of Consortia, Joint Ventures or Subcontractors, bidders are required to provide copies of signed agreements stipulating the split of the work and revenue. Where applicable, bidders who are distributors, resellers and installers of network equipment are required to submit back-to-back agreements or certification from their OEM/OSM. The proposal must be signed by an authorised employee, agent or representative of the bidder. The proposal must bear the initials of the signatory at the bottom of every page as an indication that the bidder has familiarised itself with the terms and conditions of this RFx document. The Bid proposals will be the legal and binding document that will be used for the purposes of evaluation, all bid proposals must be submitted via the SITA -Supplier Oracle ERP portal before the closing date and time of the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)Technical Specifications
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)The Bidder warrants that all its employees (including the employees of any sub-contractor that may be appointed) are covered in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 13 of 1993 and that the cover shall remain in force for the duration of the adjudication of this RFB and/ or subsequent agreement.
Financial Requirements
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)Prices charged by the supplier for goods delivered and services performed under the contract shall not vary from the prices quoted by the supplier in his bid, with the exception of any price adjustments authorised in the contract or in the purchaser’s Request for Quotation validity extension, as the case may be. Payment will be made in South African Rand (ZAR) unless otherwise stipulated in the contract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: -RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6a-Invitation to Bid.docx (unknown)Bidders must ensure compliance with their tax obligations. Bidders are required to provide their unique personal Identification Number (PIN) issued by SARS to enable the SITA to verify the taxpayer’s profile and tax status. No bids will be accepted from government employees, companies with directors who are government employees or closed corporations with members who are government employees.
Description
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdfImportant Dates
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Briefing Session
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Contact Information
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Returnable Documents
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Registration on South Africa's Central Supplier Database (CSD) with updated company information is mandatory for bid eligibility.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Requirements
Source: RFB 3269-2026 - Annexure 6b-Invitation Letter.pdf (unknown)Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
Room 2082, 2nd Floor ECDC Building - Bisho - Bisho - 5605
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
5
Last checked
24 Jul 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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