Eskom Seeks Cellular Modem Suppliers
Eskom is calling for the pre-qualification of various suppliers for the manufacturing and supply of cellular network modems. These modems will be used for remote metering at its distribution business. The tender documentation highlights the importance of accurate customer billing. • Modem Types: 4G and narrowband IoT (NB-IoT)
• Deployment Location: Remote metering sites
• Deployment Purpose: Remote retrieval of data from electricity meters to data acquisition systems or head-end systems
• Tender Closing Date: May 9, 2025
The tender documentation emphasizes the need for sufficient modems to download metering data for accurate customer billing.
NRF Seeks Data Storage Servers and Networking Equipment
The National Research Foundation is inviting bids for the supply, installation, and configuration of data storage servers, monitor servers, and high-speed networking equipment. • Tender Scope: CHPC (Centre for High Performance Computing)
• Tender Closing Date: May 16, 2025
• Key Features:
• Data storage servers
• Monitor servers
• High-speed networking equipment
The CHPC currently uses a 200-day storage system, which is insufficient for the growing data needs of the telescope.
Border Management Authority Seeks ITSM Solution
The Border Management Authority is inviting interested parties to submit proposals for the implementation and support of a cloud-based SaaS ITSM tool and service desk telephony. • Tender Scope: 36 months
• Tender Closing Date: May 16, 2025
• Key Features:
• Cloud-based SaaS ITSM tool
• Service desk telephony
• 36-month implementation and support period
The BMA aims to improve service quality and deliver value to the organisation with this ITSM solution.
Other Notable Tenders
• State Information Technology Agency (SITA): Hosting, support, enhancement, and maintenance of the presidency website
• Civilian Secretariat for Police Services: Cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity solution
• Provincial Treasury, Mpumalanga: Electronic sourcing system (e-sourcing)
• Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality: POPIA compliance support
• South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC): Network infrastructure maintenance, including hardware, software, and licensing support
These tenders are open to interested parties and will be further detailed in the coming days.
Tender Highlights
• Eskom’s tender involves the manufacturing and supply of cellular network modems for remote metering. • NRF’s tender requires the supply, installation, and configuration of data storage servers, monitor servers, and high-speed networking equipment. • BMA’s tender aims to implement and support a cloud-based SaaS ITSM tool and service desk telephony. These tenders offer opportunities for suppliers to provide innovative solutions to meet the needs of these organizations.
Key Players
• Eskom: Utility company seeking cellular modem suppliers
• NRF: Research foundation inviting bids for data storage servers and networking equipment
• BMA: Border management authority seeking ITSM solution
• SITA: Agency hosting, supporting, enhancing, and maintaining the presidency website
• CSPS: Secretariat for police services seeking cloud-based disaster recovery and business continuity solution
• MPG: Provincial treasury seeking electronic sourcing system (e-sourcing)
• EMM: Ethekwini metropolitan municipality seeking POPIA compliance support
• SABC: Broadcasting corporation seeking network infrastructure maintenance
These organizations are driving the demand for innovative solutions to meet their specific needs.
Tender Details
| Tender Number | Tender Title | Tender Closing Date | Tender Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1142DXLP | Eskom: Manufacturing and supply of cellular network modems | May 9, 2025 | Remote metering at Eskom’s distribution business |
| NRF/SARAO SDP/01/2025-26 | NRF: Supply, installation, and configuration of data storage servers and networking equipment | May 16, 2025 | Centre for High Performance Computing (CHPC) |
| H004L2512RFP00185 | BMA: Implementation and support of a cloud-based SaaS ITSM tool and service desk telephony | May 16, 2025 | 36-month implementation and support period |
| RFP/IT/2025/10247201/7 | SABC: Network infrastructure maintenance, including hardware, software, and licensing support | May 6, 2025 | Three-year contract |
Request for Information
The SABC is seeking proposals for omni-channel contact centre solutions. • Tender Title: Omni-channel contact centre solutions
• Tender Closing Date: April 28, 2025
The SABC aims to find a more sustainable and long-term solution for its contact centre operations.
Key Definitions
Electronic commerce, a business process aimed at providing excellent customer service, improves operational efficiency, and increases customer satisfaction. IT service management involves a broad array of processes that enable the delivery of high-quality IT services.
The Protection of Personal Information Act, a South African law that regulates the processing of personal information.
The process of ensuring that an organisation complies with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act.
Software as a Service, a software delivery model in which software applications are hosted and managed by a third-party vendor.
A model for delivering computing services over the internet, where resources are provided as a service rather than being installed and maintained locally.
A solution that enables the delivery of high-quality IT services, improves operational efficiency, and increases customer satisfaction.
The use of electronic systems to source goods and services.
The use of electronic systems to source goods and services, typically through online platforms or electronic procurement systems.
A business process aimed at restoring IT systems and data from a disaster, such as a natural disaster or cyber attack.
A business process aimed at ensuring that an organisation can continue to operate during and after a disaster, by maintaining key business functions and personnel.
Conclusion
This week’s top 10 tenders highlight the ongoing demand for innovative solutions in the ICT industry. These tenders offer opportunities for suppliers to provide cutting-edge technologies and services that meet the needs of various organisations. As the ICT industry continues to evolve, it is essential to stay informed about the latest tenders and opportunities for growth and development.
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