This blog post will guide you through some of the most recent SITA tenders, helping you stay informed and ready to take advantage of these opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned bidder or new to the tendering process, this information will assist you in navigating the current landscape of SITA tenders.

Key SITA Tenders to Watch

1. Recruitment and Headhunting Services

One of the current tenders is for the recruitment of a Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer for SITA. This request for quotations (RFQ 5815-2809-2024) does not require a briefing session and has a closing date of 22 October 2024, at 11:00.

Additionally, there is an open tender to fill provincial manager positions for Gauteng and the North West through a panel of recruiters. This RFQ (5816-2809-2024) also does not require a briefing session and closes on 24 October 2024, at 11:00.

2. Procurement of Envelopes and Other Office Supplies

For businesses dealing with office supplies, SITA is currently requesting quotations for 200 boxes of double-window white envelopes, with each box containing 500 envelopes. This RFQ (5749-AH-2024) closes on 28 October 2024, at 11:00, with no prior briefing session required.

3. Mechanical Consulting Services for Air Conditioning Systems

SITA is seeking a mechanical consultant for the design and specifications of an upgraded air conditioning system at their Pietermaritzburg office. A compulsory site visit is scheduled for 29 October 2024, at 10:00, at 333 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. The closing date for this tender (RFB 3027-2024) is 15 November 2024, at 11:00.

4. Maintenance and Infrastructure Services

SITA has multiple tenders related to infrastructure, including the provision of preventive and corrective infrastructure maintenance for SAPS terrestrial radio high sites in Gauteng. This request for proposal (RFB 3026-2024) includes a compulsory virtual briefing on 29 October 2024, at 11:00, and closes on 12 November 2024, at 11:00.

Another significant tender is for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of an email cleansing solution for SITA and its clients over five years. The briefing session for this tender (RFB 3025/2024) will be held on 25 October 2024, with the tender closing on 11 November 2024, at 11:00.

5. Software Procurement and IT Services

Several tenders are also available for IT solutions, such as the procurement of Mimecast software for the Free State Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. This tender (RFQ 5701_2494_2024) closes on 31 October 2024, at 11:00.

Moreover, SITA is procuring patch management software (RFQ 5790-AH-2024), which is open until 14 October 2024, at 11:00, and active directory management software (RFQ 5789-AH-2024), which has been extended to 25 October 2024, at 11:00.

6. Vending Services for Hot Beverages

If you’re in the vending services business, SITA is also looking to procure a vending service provider for the supply, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering hot beverages (coffee and tea) at its Gauteng buildings. The tender (RFB 2897-2024) includes a non-compulsory virtual briefing on 21 October 2024, at 10:00, and the closing date is 7 November 2024, at 11:00.

7. Large-Scale Equipment and Networking Solutions

SITA is actively seeking service providers for large-scale projects such as the procurement of network infrastructure and related services for various departments. For example, the Limpopo Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is looking for cabling solutions for two sites in Mopani District. A virtual briefing session for this tender (RFQ 5812_2168_2024) will be held on 16 October 2024, at 11:00, and it closes on 25 October 2024, at 11:00.

How to Stay Updated with SITA Tenders

To stay competitive in the market, businesses need to keep an eye on the latest SITA tenders. Visit the SITA tender bulletin to view all open tenders and their details. The bulletin is regularly updated with new opportunities, deadlines, and briefing session information.

Conclusion

SITA tenders provide a variety of opportunities for businesses in different sectors. Whether your expertise lies in recruitment, IT solutions, or infrastructure maintenance, SITA has open tenders that could align with your services. Ensure that you meet the requirements and submit your bids before the respective deadlines to seize these opportunities.