To appoint a service provider to provide reference Management Software Licenses.Closed

Overview

Procurement of four (4) one-year licenses for Reference Manager Software, each with at least 6GB storage per user, including collaboration features and an MS Word plug-in; to be supplied to QCTO’s Research & Analysis unit. Bidders should be software vendors able to provide reference management licenses, support collaboration, and integrate with MS Word; capable of delivering 4 licenses for a 12-month term and coordinating with IT.

Requirements

• 4 x one-year licenses for Reference Manager Software; minimum 6GB storage per user
• Collaboration capability and MS Word plug-in for inserting references
• Licenses for 12 months; payment upon delivery
• Vendor to liaise with Deputy Director: Research & Analysis and IT for installation
• Compliance: itemized quotation; VAT where applicable; complete SBD forms; CSD check; BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; Bank Confirmation Letter

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2026-10-05 11:00 (no intermediate deadlines published)
• Submission method: email to RFQ@qcto.org.za (also address for queries in TOR)
• Documents to submit: Quotation; Recent CSD report; Valid BBBEE certificate or Sworn Affidavit; Completed SBD forms; Bank Confirmation Letter
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD check; BBBEE documentation; VAT status as applicable
• Briefing session: details not specified in the TOR; (if any, refer to tender metadata: briefing address 256 Glyn Street, Hatfield, Pretoria)
• Documents to obtain: Terms of Reference (see TOR Reference Manager Software Licenses 2026.pdf) and RFQ invitation (RFQ - Software Licenses.pdf)
• Technical queries: Colette Tennison ( Tennison.c@qcto.org.za )