APPOINTMENT OF A PANEL OF DEVELOPMENT OPERATIONS SUPPLIERSClosed

Overview

The SABC seeks to appoint a panel of Development Operations (DevOps) suppliers to provide a team of highly skilled developers for a period of three years. Bidders should be IT service providers with DevOps capabilities, including .NET development, solution architecture, Scrum leadership, AI/data analytics, and UX/UI design, and must meet B-BBEE, tax, TV license, and supplier database requirements (Document E; Document A).

Requirements

• SARS PIN/tax compliance and CSD registration; valid VAT status where applicable (Document A, 2.1–2.9).
• Original or certified BBBEE certificate (SANAS) or annual sworn affidavit for EMEs and 51% black-owned QSEs (Document A, 2.2–2.3).
• Proof of TV license for company, directors, or affidavit of no TV license (Document A, 2.4).
• Certified copies of company registration, shareholders’ certificates, and IDs of directors/members (Document A, 2.5–2.7).
• Last three years of audited/reviewed financial statements or management accounts (Document A, 2.8).
• Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) (Document A, 2.9).
• Bid validity of 180 days and compliance with all technical/functional specifications (Document B; Document E).
• Non-compliance could disqualify the bid; adherence to SABC SCM policies and confidentiality rules (Document A, Document F).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 23 October 2026 at 12:00 (Mid-day) (Document A).
• Submission method: electronic submission to RFPSubmissions@sabc.co.za; PDFs must be unmodifiable and clearly labeled (Subject line must include Bidder’s Name, Tender No, Title) (Document A).
• Briefing: Non-compulsory briefing on 7 October 2026, 10:00–11:00 (Teams link provided in metadata) (Document A).
• Documents to complete/submit: RFP forms and schedules including SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 8, SBD 9, and related bid documentation; ensure registration on CSD and provide all returnable documents (Documents B–I; Document G–I).
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration; SARS PIN, VAT status, BBBEE verification; TV license status (Document A; Documents D–I).
• Access bid documents: via National Treasury etenders portal and SABC tenders site (Document A).
• Briefing/session particulars and contact: tenderqueries@sabc.co.za; submission queries via same channel (Document A).
• Note: Award is not guaranteed; post-bid negotiations may occur (Documents B, E).