# 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 2026-10-28.

- **Reference:** RFQ10420935
- **Issuer:** [Rand Water](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/rand-water.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-10-21
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-28 02:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFQ to pilot an AI-enabled Procurement Accelerator to streamline Rand Water's sourcing value chain, focusing on RFQ and RFB use cases, hosted in Rand Water's Azure environment and integrated with SAP ERP.** Suitable for bidders with procurement automation, SAP integration, AI governance, zero-trust security, and change-management capabilities. (RFQ 10420935 - Procurement Accelerator Pilot.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Proven experience in procurement/sourcing automation with SAP integration; provide client references or case studies.
- Sufficient HR capacity: project manager; solution architect/SAP integration; AI/data specialist; cybersecurity; change management lead; include organogram and CVs for all five roles.
- Technical and governance depth: complete AI governance, zero-trust security, data protection, and disclosure of AI models; full RFP compliance matrix.
- Architecture and integration: Azure non-production deployment; standard SAP interfaces; compatibility with SAP S/4HANA; open APIs.
- Security and data protection: Entra ID SSO/MFA; RBAC; encryption; POPIA compliance; data return/deletion certificate; include relevant security certifications if available.
- Compliance, reporting and analytics, usability and support: end-to-end audit trails; real-time dashboards; user-friendly UI; defined pilot support and training.

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 28 October 2026; late bids not accepted; clarifications/addenda up to 1 calendar day before closing. (RFQ document)
- Submission method: Electronic submission to nmkhabel@randwater.co.za and nradebe@randwater.co.za. (RFQ document)
- Documents to submit: Completed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest); Company Resolution Letter; COIDA Good Standing; B-BBEE verification or sworn affidavit; Pricing Schedule; Functionality and AI/security disclosures (Schedule B and Annexure 2); Schedule C AI disclosures; Returnable documents used for scoring. (RFQ and Annexures)
- Pre-qualifications: VAT registration if applicable; SANAS-accredited B-BBEE or equivalent substantiation; data-use commitments (Schedule B) and AI governance disclosures (Annexure 2).
- Where documents are (see attached): Detailed Scope (Annexure 1) and Bidder Schedules (Annexure 2). (Annexures)

## 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

- Annexures 1 2.pdf..pdf
- RFQ 10420935 - Procurement Accelerator Pilot .pdf..pdf
- Annexures 1 2.pdf
- RFQ 10420935 - Procurement Accelerator Pilot .pdf

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