Renewal of Annual License and Support for Read AI Enterprise + Plus for the period of three yearsClosed

Overview

Renewal of Annual License and Support for Read AI Enterprise + Plus for a period of three years. It targets bidders who can supply Read AI Enterprise+ licenses and ongoing maintenance/support, with a three-year commitment (60 user-positions across three 12-month periods: 20 users per year).

Requirements

• Fully completed Standard Bidding Documents: SBD 1, SBD 3.1 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4, SBD 6.1.
• Tax compliance: SARS PIN or TCS status; where applicable, CSD number; ensure tax compliance status.
• One-folder bid and company-on-letterhead submission; time for clarifications (2 days).
• Prices firm, valid for 60 days; all taxes included; firm delivery period.
• Compliance with GCC; preferred supplier as per 80/20 framework; BBBEE or sworn affidavit for specific goals.
• Documentation for specific goals (ID copies, BBBEE docs, lease/municipal rates where applicable) as required.
• No bid from State service employees or close links; declarations to be completed.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 22 October 2026, 12:00 (VCW27/028A) (see attached document).
• Submission method: electronic to procurement@vcwater.co.za or hand deliver to 02 Mzuzu Street, Pellissier, Bloemfontein.
• Documents to submit: SBD1, SBD3.1 (pricing), SBD4, SBD6.1; Pricing Schedule (Read AI Enterprise+ plans: 2026-27, 2027-28, 2028-29 with 20 users each); SARS TCS PIN or CSD details; BBBEE documentation; copy of ID; other GOALS docs as applicable (see RFQ).
• Pre-qualifications: ensure tax compliance status, One-folder bid, and accuracy of calculations; provide separate TCS/CSD for any JV/sub-contractors.
• Briefing: briefing address provided (02 Mzuzu Street); no explicit mandatory briefing stated.
• Obtain documents: the RFQ and specs are in the attached VCW27 documents, e.g., VCW27 - 028A Annual Licence and Support for Read AI.pdf.