# Pilot project for the implementation of a Procurement Accelerator solution to streamline and automate Rand Water's sourcing value chain (Request for Quotation and Request for Bid use cases)

> This tender closed on 2026-10-20.

- **Reference:** RFQ10419119
- **Issuer:** [Rand Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/rand-water.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-20 02:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Rand Water seeks to pilot an AI-enabled Procurement Accelerator to streamline and automate its sourcing value chain, focusing on RFQ use cases with a parallel RFB/tender use case (RFQ 10419119).** Bidders should be service providers with proven experience in procurement automation, e-sourcing or AI-enabled procurement, SAP integration (SAP ERP/SAP S/4HANA), and strong security/compliance capabilities; public-sector or state-owned entity experience is preferred. The pilot is six months, hosted in Rand Water’s Azure environment with zero-trust security and must integrate with SAP ERP/S4HANA while avoiding overlap with planned e-procurement solutions. (RFQ 10419119; Annexures 1–2)

#### Requirements
- Pilot hosted in Rand Water’s Azure non-production environment; zero-trust security; SAP ERP integration and S/4HANA compatibility. Open APIs and SA data residency required. (RFQ 10419119; Annexure 1)
- Solution must complement, not duplicate, Rand Water’s planned e-procurement; clearly state how overlap is avoided. (RFQ 10419119; Annexure 1)
- Pilot duration: six months; RFQ results by Dec 2026; RFB may extend into 2027. (RFQ 10419119; Annexure 1)
- Required HR capacity: key roles – project manager; solution architect/SAP integration; AI/data specialist; cybersecurity; change management lead. CVs/organogram to be provided. (RFQ 10419119; Annexure 1)
- Evaluation criteria: responsiveness/pre-qual; functionality (experience, HR capacity, technical solution, project methodology); minimum 70% to proceed; 80/20 price/Specific goals, with B-BBEE scoring. (RFQ 10419119)
- Mandatory returnable documents: SBD 4, Company Resolution Letter, COIDA, Requirements Compliance Matrix; B-BBEE certificate/sworn affidavit; etc. (RFQ 10419119)
- Data and AI governance: signed Data Use, Confidentiality and AI Model Training Undertaking; data to be returned/deleted at close-out. (RFQ 10419119)
- Security and governance: SSO/MFA, RBAC, encryption; PO/DOA alignment; AI model disclosure and human-in-the-loop controls. (RFQ 10419119)
- Pricing: complete pricing schedule (12+ line items); VAT where applicable; open-format data exchange. (RFQ 10419119)

(Information drawn from RFQ 10419119 and Annexures 1–2)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 20 October 2026 at 23:59. (RFQ 10419119)
- Submission method: via email to nmkhabel@randwater.co.za (and nradebe@randwater.co.za). (RFQ 10419119)
- Documents to submit: Completed SBD 4; Company Resolution Letter; COIDA Letter; Requirements Compliance Matrix; B-BBEE Status Verification Certificate (SANAS) or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs; other returnable documents as specified. (RFQ 10419119)
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: VAT registration if applicable; SARS tax compliance; Central Supplier Database; B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits. (RFQ 10419119)
- Briefing: non-compulsory; no venue required (N/A). (RFQ 10419119)
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 10419119 and Annexures 1–2 (attached to the tender). (Annexures 1–2)

## Description

Pilot project for the implementation of a Procurement Accelerator solution to streamline and automate Rand Water's sourcing value chain (Request for Quotation and Request for Bid use cases)

Pilot project for the implementation of a Procurement Accelerator solution to streamline and automate Rand Water's sourcing value chain (Request for Quotation and Request for Bid use cases)

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- RFQ 10419119 - Procurement Accelerator Pilot.pdf..pdf
- Annexures 1 2.pdf..pdf
- RFQ 10419119 - Procurement Accelerator Pilot.pdf
- Annexures 1 2.pdf

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