# REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY OPENTEXT SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXTENDED ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT (xECM) SOLUTION ON THE EXISTING CONTRACT TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

> This tender closed on 2026-08-20.

- **Reference:** UIF4/2026/2027
- **Issuer:** [Labour](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/labour.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- **Published:** 2026-07-29
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-20 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) requests proposals to appoint a service provider to supply OpenText software licenses for the implementation of an extended enterprise content management (xECM) solution on the existing contract for 36 months.** Bidders should be ICT/software licensing vendors with OpenText licenses, xECM/ECM implementation capabilities, and the ability to meet tax and supplier vetting requirements (e.g., tax compliance, CSD registration, B-BBEE, CIPC certificates). (Final Open Text Licence Specification.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Tax compliance: provide SARS tax PIN/MAAA number and ensure sub-contractors are compliant.
- Central Supplier Database: registration on CSD with vendor number; provide proof.
- Bid forms: complete and sign Invitation to Bid (SBD 1), SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule, Declaration of Interest (SBD 4), Preference Points (SBD 6.1); attach required documentation.
- B-BBEE: original or SANAS-certified B-BBEE certificate (or sworn affidavit.
- Corporate evidence: current CIPC certificate and copies of IDs of directors; company profile; CSD report; directors’ IDs; tax PIN.
- Financial viability: audited financial statements or CEO/CFO letter for the last full year; JV details if applicable.
- Specific-goal evidence: proof for goals (e.g., ownership, rates/lease evidence, IDC10 doctor letter when relevant); site-inspections may be conducted.
- Vetting: provide IDs of owners/managers for security/vetting; DEL/UIF policies apply.
- Evaluation: minimum Phase 1 compliance; Phase 2 price (80) and specific goals (20); potential site visits or due diligence during contracting.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 20 August 2026 at 11:00; tender box: UIF, ABSA Towers, Ground Floor, 230 Lilian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria.
- Submission method: sealed, original proposal plus two exact copies; sign and date bid register; label files clearly.
- Documents to submit: complete Table 2 structure including SBD forms and Annexures B–E; provide SBD 3.1 with total bid price; tax PIN; CSD proof; company and director IDs; JV/subcontracting docs; financials; technical responses per Annexures A–E.
- Clarifications: submit queries by 11 August 2026 15:00 to UIFTenders@labour.gov.za; UIF will respond by 18 August 2026 17:00 and publish responses.
- Briefing: no briefing session for this bid (see Final Open Text Licence Specification.pdf).
- Pre-qualification: ensure tax compliance, CSD registration, and ability to pass vetting; responses may be subjected to supplier due diligence.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY OPENTEXT SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXTENDED ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT (xECM) SOLUTION ON THE EXISTING CONTRACT TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO SUPPLY OPENTEXT SOFTWARE LICENSES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN EXTENDED ENTERPRISE CONTENT MANAGEMENT (xECM) SOLUTION ON THE EXISTING CONTRACT TO THE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE FUND FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS

Conditions: None

## Documents

- Request for proposals for the appointment of a service provider to supply opentext software licenses for the implementation of an extended enterprise content management (xecm) solution on the existing contract to the Unemployment Insurance Fund for a peri
- Request for proposals for the appointment of a service provider to supply opentext software licenses for the implementation of an extended enterprise content management (xecm) solution on the existing contract to the Unemployment Insurance Fund for a peri
- Final Open Text Licence Specification.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [Department of Employment and Labour](https://www.labour.gov.za)
- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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