Government is one of South Africa's largest technology buyers, and IT tenders flow from every level of the state: SITA consolidates much of national and provincial ICT procurement, while municipalities, metros, state-owned companies and public entities buy directly. The category covers computer and server hardware, software licensing and development, network infrastructure and structured cabling, connectivity and VoIP, cybersecurity services, cloud and data centre capacity, printing and managed print services, audiovisual equipment, biometric and access systems, and ICT support with defined SLAs.
Technology tenders are functionality-heavy: buyers score OEM partnerships and certifications (Microsoft, Cisco, Fortinet, VMware and similar), certified engineers named in the bid, reference sites and support methodology, often with a minimum functionality threshold before price is even considered. B-BBEE carries particular weight in ICT procurement, and many RFPs specify sub-contracting or supplier-development commitments. The baseline remains CSD registration, SARS tax compliance and completed SBD forms.
From million-rand infrastructure RFPs to same-week RFQs for laptops and licences, new ICT adverts hit the eTenders portal daily. TenderFinder captures each one and matches it to your keywords. Sign up free to view live IT tenders below and get new ones in your inbox each morning.
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SITA handles much of national and provincial ICT buying, while metros, municipalities, SOEs like Eskom and Transnet, and entities such as SASSA and the NHLS procure directly. All publish through the eTenders portal.
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