# Supply of welding management cloud software system and support to Necsa (Advanced Manufacturing) for a period of three years.

> This tender closed on 2026-10-14.

- **Reference:** FIN-SCM-TEN-0248
- **Issuer:** [South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/south-african-nuclear-energy-corporation-necsa.md)
- **Region:** North-West
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-09-08
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-14 11:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a cloud-based Welding Management System (WMS) with three years of support for Necsa Advanced Manufacturing.** Bidders should have welding-management software experience, OEM accreditation, and the ability to deliver a cloud/SaaS or hybrid solution compliant with international welding standards (ASME, EN, ISO, AWS) and Necsa policies. The contract runs three years, with a 30-day bid validity period.

#### Requirements
- Mandatory qualifications and compliance
  - Valid SARS tax clearance PIN or CSD registration; COIDA good standing (for consortiums, one per member).
  - Accredited OEM partnership letter for the software (reseller/implementation/support).
  - Compliance with Necsa URS (GIT-EA-URS-0015) and ability to demonstrate via the compliance matrix.
  - Evidence of experience in welding-management software; provide references and verifiable project details.
  - Financial proposal in line with the RFP; returnable financial documents.
- Additional bid conditions
  - Consortium or subcontracting allowed with clear consortium agreement, lead company, and single NECSA point of contact.
  - Sub-contracting details must be disclosed; Necsa may reject certain subcontracts.
  - Site access restrictions apply (National Key Point); provide IDs and other security details for access.
  - Pre-employment and security screening for staff; demonstrated qualifications and rights to work in RSA.
  - Necsa bidding rights include extensions, clarifications, site visits, negotiations, and potential contract amendments.
- Evaluation criteria
  - Stage 1: Mandatory requirements (pass/fail).
  - Stage 2: Technical/functional criteria (max 100 points; minimum 80 to qualify). Criteria include references (up to 20–50), experience (up to 50), and proposed support team (up to 30). Specific goal points for BBBEE (up to 20) apply.
  - Price and Specific Goal: 80/20 weighting; highest total points win, subject to market-related pricing.
- Documentation to accompany bid (selected)
  - Returnable documents checklist and all mandatory documents (tax, COIDA, OEM accreditation, audited statements, SBD forms, confidentiality, terms and conditions).
  - Necsa terms and conditions, confidentiality agreement, and safety policies.

Documents referenced: URS (GIT-EA-URS-0015_Welding management.pdf); NECSA Terms and Conditions; SBD forms; Returnable Documents Checklist (see attached packs in FIN-SCM-TEN-0248.zip).

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline and method
  - Closing date/time: 14 October 2026, 11:00 (see 1.Main.docx; SBD/doc pack). Submissions must be deposited in Necsa Bid Box at Necsa Gate 3, Pelindaba.
  - Envelope One (Technical): four hard copies (one original) + one electronic copy; no pricing in Envelope One.
  - Envelope Two (Pricing): two hard copies + one electronic copy.
  - Physical size limit: 400mm x 100mm x 150mm per envelope.
- Documents to complete/submit
  - SBD forms (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1, 7.2, 9) and Necsa terms, confidentiality, safety policies.
  - Tax clearance (SARS), COIDA letter, OEM accreditation, last three audited financial statements, price breakdown, BBBEE proof, CSD number or SARS PIN, consortium agreements if applicable.
  - Bidder Information form and signed Declaration of Compliance.
  - Returnable documents checklist confirms all mandatory attachments.
  - (See attached documents: 1.Main.docx, 2. SBD.docx, 3. NECSA Terms & Conditions, GIT-EA-URS-0015 Welding management.pdf)
- Registrations and pre-qualifications
  - Central Supplier Database registration; SARS Tax Clearance; COIDA good standing; OEM accreditation.
  - BBBEE status (certificate or sworn affidavit) for preference points.
  - If bidding as a consortium/sub-contractor, provide separate tax clearance for each member and a consortium agreement.
- Briefings and inquiries
  - Questions must be submitted at least 2 days before closing date (clarifications to SCM).
  - Site access details per Necsa procedures; Necsa may conduct inter…

## Description

Supply of welding management cloud software system and support to Necsa (Advanced Manufacturing) for a period of three years.

Supply of welding management cloud software system and support to Necsa (Advanced Manufacturing) for a period of three years.

Bid Validity Period: 30 Days (Commencing the bid Closing Date)

## Documents

- 1.Main.docx..docx
- 2\. SBD.docx..docx
- 7\. SHEQ-INS-0102 Rev 4.0 Alcohol & Drugs Control Procedures.pdf..pdf
- 6\. SHEQ-INS-5450-REV5.0.pdf..pdf
- 4\. Necsa Confidentiality Agreement.pdf..pdf
- 3\. NECSA TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT REV 3 ..pdf..pdf
- 5\. SHEQ-INS-0100 Rev 9.0\_NECSA Safety, Health and Environmental Policy.pdf..pdf
- GIT-EA-URS-0015\_Welding management.pdf..pdf
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