THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE MICROSOFT 365 LICENSES FOR A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEAR’S FOR THE AIDC-EC.

Appointment of a service provider to supply Microsoft 365 licenses for a period of three years for the AIDC-EC. The AIDC-EC seeks a Microsoft CSP‑authorised provider to supply and manage Microsoft 365 licenses for three years (65 Microsoft 365 Business Premium, 10 Exchange Online Plan 1, 5 Copilot), with possible ad‑hoc license needs and CPI‑based price adjustments. Bid evaluation uses a two‑stage process: Stage 1 compliance (demonstrated Microsoft 365 licensing experience with at least two transactions and CSP authorization); Stage 2 price and specific goals under the Preferential Procurement Regulations (80/20 split, 20 points for specific goals such as Black ownership, locality in Eastern Cape, women/youth ownership). Mandatory documents include CSD registration, tax clearance, company documents, SBD forms, and JV agreements if applicable. The contract runs for three years and requires a performance security, SLA, VAT considerations, and CPI-based price adjustments. Submission is by sealed bid, due 17 November 2026 at 11:00, to the AIDC-EC Head Office in Gqeberha (70 Prince Alfred Road), with a PDF copy of the bid and hard copy in a bid box; briefing is not listed as mandatory. Detailed terms are in the bid document (AIDC-EC Tenders – Standard Bid Document).