Request for Bid for the Procurement of Emulation Software for Free State Office of the Premier, for a Period of Three (3) YearsClosed

Overview

Procurement of emulation software licenses for the Free State Office of the Premier for a period of three years. The contract covers TN3270 TLS emulation software for 1971 users to support the planned VPN rollout (PERSAL, LOGIS, EXAM), with delivery to Fidel Castro building, Bloemfontein.

Requirements

• Be registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).
• Provide Emulation Software via an Original Software Manufacturer (OSM) or an accredited OSM partner.
• Submit evidence of MIOS certification/compliance (Annex B).
• Demonstrate bidder experience: at least one prior customer in the last five years with reference letters.
• Include mandatory returnables: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preferential Procurement Claim) with supporting evidence; accept GCC and any SCC.
• Provide tax/compliance details: SARS Tax Compliance Status and/or TCS PIN; no bids from government employees or related entities.
• Accept Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) and Government Procurement GCC; sign compliance declarations.
• Maintain preferred BBBEE requirements (certificate or sworn affidavit) for preference points.

How to Apply

• Submit responses via the SITA Supplier Oracle ERP portal: www.suppliers.sita.co.za (see Bid Document RFB 3266-2026.docx).
• Closing date: 04 August 2026 at 11:00 SA time; questions by 27 July 2026 (see Bid Document).
• Submit: entire bid package including SBD forms, MIOS Annex B, Annex A evidence, Pricing Schedule (XLSX), and technical/certification documents (see respective documents: Bid Document RFB 3266-2026.docx; RFB 3266-2026 Bid Specification Document.docx; Pricing Schedule.xlsx).
• Briefing/clarification details: questions window provided; no mandatory briefing specified.
• Delivery address for the goods/services: Fidel Castro building, Bloemfontein (see Annex in Bid Specification).
• Pricing: all prices must be VAT exclusive, in ZAR; use the provided Pricing Schedule (RFB 3266-2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx) with ROE references if applicable.