Category

IT Services Tenders in South Africa

Search IT and technology tenders in South Africa. Find government ICT tenders, software development RFPs, hardware supply contracts, and digital transformation projects.

Average Tender Values
R200,000 - R20+ million (enterprise systems can exceed R100 million)

Industry Overview

Information Technology tenders encompass software development, hardware supply, ICT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and digital transformation initiatives. Government's digital agenda drives substantial IT procurement across departments. Tenders range from desktop support contracts to enterprise systems implementation. The sector is competitive but offers recurring revenue through support and maintenance contracts.

Common Tender Types

  • ✓Software Development & Custom Applications
  • ✓Hardware Supply (computers, servers, networking equipment)
  • ✓ICT Infrastructure & Data Centers
  • ✓Cybersecurity Solutions
  • ✓Cloud Services & Migration
  • ✓Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems
  • ✓IT Support & Helpdesk Services
  • ✓Network Design & Implementation
  • ✓Website & Mobile App Development
  • ✓IT Training & Capacity Building
  • ✓System Integration
  • ✓Database Management Systems
  • ✓Backup & Disaster Recovery Solutions
  • ✓Telecommunications Services

Common Buyers & Departments

  • •State Information Technology Agency (SITA)
  • •Department of Home Affairs (e-government initiatives)
  • •South African Revenue Service (SARS)
  • •Department of Health (health information systems)
  • •Department of Education (education management systems)
  • •Metropolitan Municipalities (smart city initiatives)
  • •South African Police Service (SAPS)
  • •Provincial Treasuries (financial management systems)
  • •Statistics South Africa
  • •Universities and TVET Colleges

IT Tender Requirements

✓Company registration (Pty Ltd or equivalent)
✓Tax clearance certificate
✓B-BBEE certificate (Level 1-4 advantageous)
✓Professional certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, etc.)
✓ISO certifications (ISO 27001 for security, ISO 9001 for quality)
✓SITA participation (for certain government IT tenders)
✓Technical team qualifications and CVs
✓References from previous projects
✓Detailed technical proposal
✓Source code ownership and licensing clarity
✓Data protection and POPIA compliance
✓Disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Key Considerations

⚠SITA may be involved in large government IT procurements
⚠Functional and technical specifications must be addressed separately
⚠Demonstrations and proof-of-concept often required
⚠Local content and localization important
⚠Open-source vs. proprietary licensing considerations
⚠Data sovereignty and cloud hosting location requirements
⚠POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) compliance mandatory
⚠Cybersecurity measures critical in proposals
⚠Warranty and support SLAs must be clearly defined
⚠Training and change management components valued

Current IT Services Tenders

Loading live tenders…

Tips for Success

💡Partner with B-BBEE compliant entities to improve scoring
💡Showcase relevant certifications prominently (Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, etc.)
💡Provide detailed implementation methodology and project plans
💡Include comprehensive support and maintenance proposals
💡Address scalability and future growth in your solution
💡Demonstrate understanding of government processes and constraints
💡Offer training and knowledge transfer programs
💡Highlight local development and support capabilities
💡Prepare for detailed technical evaluations and presentations
💡Build relationships through smaller contracts before pursuing large enterprise deals

BEE & Empowerment Opportunities in IT Services

Find it services tenders with BEE preferential points, set-aside opportunities for SMMEs, and empowerment-focused procurement.

✓
Level 1-4 BEE Preferred
Tenders with preferential points for high BEE contributors
✓
SMME Set-Asides
Opportunities reserved exclusively for small businesses
✓
Women-Owned Business Preferences
Additional points for women-owned enterprises
✓
Youth-Owned Business Opportunities
Special consideration for youth entrepreneurs
📈
Improve Your BEE Score

Ensure your B-BBEE certificate is current and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to qualify for empowerment tenders.

Ready to Find IT Services Tenders?

Search our database of active it services tenders across South Africa. Set up alerts and never miss an opportunity.

Search IT Services TendersSet Up Alerts

This page is automatically updated every 12 hours with the latest it services tender information. Last updated: 2025/12/25