# Appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to review, assess, and enhance SAWS ICT frameworks

> This tender closed on 2026-10-13.

- **Reference:** RFQ 4661/26
- **Issuer:** [South African Weather Service](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-weather-service.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-13 13:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to review, assess, and enhance SAWS ICT frameworks and standards.** The contract is for ICT governance/standards review and enhancement, with a value up to R500,000. Submissions are due 13 October 2026 at 11:00. Responses must be electronic to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za, referencing RFQ 4661/26.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in reviewing/assessing ICT frameworks and standards and delivering enhancements.  
- Service provider premises with appropriate infrastructure and relevant accreditations; be prepared for a due-diligence site visit.  
- Ability to deliver and enter into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with SAWS; include a performance scorecard.  
- Compliance with tax and regulatory requirements (SARS TCS PIN or CSD number; tax clearance as applicable).  
- Subcontracting must be supported by a subcontracting arrangement if used.  
- B-BBEE status with verifiable documentation to claim specific-goal points (e.g., Level and verification).  
- POPIA consent and data protection compliance (POPIA Annexure I) as part of bid submissions.  
- Documents to submit: official bid forms and pricing as per Annexure G; POPIA forms (Annexure I); preference forms (Annexure F); specifications/terms (Annexure H); and related SBDs.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 13/10/2026 @ 11:00.  
- Submission method: electronic bids to RFQsubmissions@weathersa.co.za (RFQ 4661/26). Enquiries to rfq@weathersa.co.za.  
- Documents to complete/submit (from attached RFQ): Annexure A (supplier information, BBEE, tax, etc.), Annexure C (SBD 4), Annexure F (Preference Points), Annexure G (Pricing Schedule), Annexure H (Specifications/Terms of Reference), Annexure I (POPIA Supplier Notice and Consent). Pricing must be in ZAR, VAT inclusive; ceiling price and cost-breakdown requested in Annexure G.  
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: Tax compliance (PIN or TCS), CSD number if no PIN, and BBEEE verification or sworn affidavit.  
- Briefing session: not scheduled or compulsory (per RFQ); no mandatory briefing details.  
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 4661/26 documents (see attached PDF).  
- Other: The award includes a 60-day validity period after closing. An SLA will form part of the supply agreement; a due-diligence site visit may be conducted; subcontracting proofs required if applicable.

## Description

Appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to review, assess, and enhance SAWS ICT frameworks

Appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to review, assess, and enhance SAWS ICT frameworks and standards.

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ 4661...pdf..pdf
- RFQ 4661...pdf

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