# Supply and Maintenance of Video Conferencing Managed Services

> This tender closed on 2026-08-28.

- **Reference:** SAMRC/ITSD-SMVCMS/2026/08
- **Issuer:** [Medical Research Council of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/medical-research-council-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-31
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-28 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-17 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Supply and maintenance of a video conferencing managed services solution for the SAMRC’s video conferencing environment, including hardware maintenance and related support.** Open-tender aimed at IT managed services providers with videoconferencing and SLA capabilities. Bid documents must be downloaded from the SAMRC site between 31 July and 28 August 2026, with a non-compulsory briefing on 17 August 2026 via Teams (briefing details in the attached document: (Advert-Supply and Maintenance of Video Conferencing Managed Services - converted.pdf..pdf)).

#### Requirements
- Must be technically competent to deliver a pro-active managed service for the video-conferencing environment.
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (**CSD**) prior to submission; provide CSD supplier number and unique registration reference.
- Submit 1 original hard copy and 1 USB with full tender information; sealed envelope signed with bid number and bidder details; delivery to Tender Box No. 2, Parow Valley (or via SAMRC Current Tenders portal).
- Non-compliance with submission requirements may lead to disqualification.
- Responsive bids evaluated on functionality, then an 80/20 preference point system per PP Act 2000 and 2022 Regulations.
- Appointment subject to signing a Service Level Agreement; contract envisaged for 36 months, annual reviews, with possible extension up to 24 months.
- All tender progress/results posted on the SAMRC website; no regret letters issued.
- Bidder must be able to supply all items specified in the bid.
- Documents/USB submitted will not be returned.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 28 August 2026 at 11:00.
- Submission method: Sealed hard-copy envelope hand-delivered to the SAMRC Tender Box or submitted via the SAMRC Current Tenders portal.
- Documents to submit: 1 original hard copy plus 1 USB (PDF) containing full tender information.
- Pre-qualifications: Register on the **CSD** before submission; provide supplier number and reference for verification.
- Briefing session: Non-compulsory virtual briefing on 17 August 2026 at 11:00; email Microsoft Teams credentials to tenders@mrc.ac.za.
- Bid documents access: Download from the SAMRC tenders site during 31 July–28 August 2026; no hard copies issued.
- Contacts: Technical enquiries to Keith Ross (tenders@mrc.ac.za); general bid process enquiries to Supply Chain Management (tenders@mrc.ac.za). Include the bid number in all communications.

## Description

Supply and Maintenance of Video Conferencing Managed Services

Supply and Maintenance of Video Conferencing Managed Services

Conditions: It is compulsory that bidders obtain bid documents, available for downloading on the SAMRC website (http://www.mrc.ac.za/Tenders/tenders.htm ) from 31 July 2026 to 28 August 2026. No hardcopy bid document will be issued by the SAMRC; Briefing Venue: Email: tenders@mrc.ac.za for briefing session link

## Documents

- Advert-Supply and Maintenance of Video Conferencing Managed Services - converted.pdf..pdf

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## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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