IT Services eTenders

IT Services eTenders & Government Procurement Opportunities

Find and bid on government it services eTenders across South Africa. Search active procurement opportunities from national departments, provincial governments, and municipalities.

Tender Types

14+

Typical Value

R200,000

Common Buyers

10+

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About IT Services eTenders in South Africa

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.

Finding IT Services eTenders

ProTenders aggregates it services eTenders from the National Treasury eTender portal, provincial governments, and municipal procurement systems. Our platform makes it easy to search and filter opportunities specific to it services, saving you hours of manual searching.

How to Apply for IT Services Tenders

  1. Search for relevant it services tenders using filters
  2. Review tender requirements, specifications, and closing dates
  3. Ensure you meet all qualification criteria and have required certifications
  4. Register on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database if not already registered
  5. Prepare comprehensive bid documentation including pricing and methodology
  6. Submit your bid through the official eTender portal before the deadline
  7. Attend mandatory briefing sessions if specified

Types of IT Services Tenders

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

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 for IT Services Bidding

  • 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

Success Tips

1

Partner with B-BBEE compliant entities to improve scoring

2

Showcase relevant certifications prominently (Microsoft Partner, AWS Partner, etc.)

3

Provide detailed implementation methodology and project plans

4

Include comprehensive support and maintenance proposals

5

Address scalability and future growth in your solution

6

Demonstrate understanding of government processes and constraints

7

Offer training and knowledge transfer programs

8

Highlight local development and support capabilities

9

Prepare for detailed technical evaluations and presentations

10

Build relationships through smaller contracts before pursuing large enterprise deals

Typical Tender Values

IT Services tenders typically range from:

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

Values vary based on project scope, duration, and requirements

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This page is automatically updated every 6 hours with the latest it services eTender information. Last updated: 2025/11/15