Latest South Africa IT-Software Tenders
196 live tenders, updated daily.
Right now Tender Impulse is tracking 196 live IT-Software tenders from South Africa. 57 were added since this time last week. Among the 33 sectors we cover in South Africa, IT-Software ranks fifth for live tenders. South Africa is 33rd of the 136 countries with live IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse. Among the busiest buyers are ESKOM, GENERATION and African Development Bank. Many of these tenders are classified under Information technology services (72222300), System and support services (72250000) and Software-related services (72260000). Watch the deadlines: 93 close within a week. The latest one arrived on 3 Nov 2026.
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Software and IT services tenders in South Africa
IT tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
Technical specifications in IT tenders are long and often name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Subscribers can request the documents, translate them at no extra cost and see which suppliers won recent IT contracts in South Africa.
Selling IT-Software to government in South Africa
South African government bids are advertised on the National Treasury's eTender Publication Portal, while municipalities and state-owned entities also publish on their own sites. Suppliers generally need to be on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and preferential procurement rules give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored.
16140748Request for quote for ITILv5 Foundation (ITOM) with exam (2 delegates)Country: South AfricaDeadline09 Nov 202616140744Request for Quote : TOGAF EA Training Course Level 1&2 Combined incl exam (2 delegates)Country: South AfricaDeadline09 Nov 202616140737Appointment of a Suitable and Qualified Service Provider to Develop the ICT Strategy and Cost ICT projects.Country: South AfricaDeadline09 Nov 202616140711Appointment of a Suitable and Qualified Service Provider for Cisco Duo Essential licenses.Country: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202616140504SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MOBILE COMPUTERS ON WHEELS (NURSE CARTS) FOR EASTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS.Country: South AfricaDeadline30 Nov 202616140500RFQ 13-2027: THE APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SEEMLESS INTEGRATION OF Mscoa (GRAP) PHOENIX ERP GENERAL LEDGER AND TRAIL BALANCE TO Mscoa GRAP COMPLIANT CASEWARE ACCOUNTING SCountry: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202616140494Appointment of a Service Provider for Provision of Microsoft Power Platform Licensing and the Design, Implementation and Support of the FPB Public Engagement and AI Chatbot PlatforCountry: South AfricaDeadline02 Dec 202616140480Supply and delivery of new server infrastructureCountry: South AfricaDeadline02 Dec 202616140475REQUEST FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF CYBER SECURITY AND OFFICE 365 ADMINISTRATION TRAININGCountry: South AfricaDeadline11 Nov 202616140267REQUEST FOR QUOTATION β KASPERSKY NEXT OPTIMUM SECURITYCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616135770AMI - Djibouti - Development of a framework for performance indicators for public enterprises (PEs) and model performance contracts (COPs) for senior management of PEs - PAIC-GEPCountry: South AfricaDeadline17 Nov 202616130740RFQ No: BS 811 - SUPPLY OF A NEW 12-MONTH LICENSE FOR NESSUS PROFESSIONALCountry: South AfricaDeadline09 Nov 202616129282Provision of Primary Internet Line and Firewall Management Service for 12 MonthsCountry: South AfricaDeadline09 Nov 202616109185REQUEST FOR BID: RENEWAL OF VEEAM DATA CLOUD FOR MICROSOFT 365 SUBSCRIPTION FOR A PERIOD OF THIRTY-SIX (36) MONTHS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR ADDITIONAL TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS.Country: South AfricaDeadline24 Nov 202616100695Appointment of a Service Provider for Internal Communications Measurement and EvaluationCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616100693The Road Accident Fund (RAF) wishes to appoint a suitable service provider to provide Intermediate MS Excel Training for One Hundred and Seven (107) RAF employees.Country: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616100670RENEWAL OF MICROSOFT OFFICE LICENSES FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616100669WEB HOSTING, MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF THE WEBSITE FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHSCountry: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616100660APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO REVIEW THE WRC ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE TO ENSURE ALIGNMENT WITH THE MANDATE, VISION, MISSION, STRATEGY AND BUSINESS PROCESSES OF WRC.Country: South AfricaDeadline06 Nov 202616100658Appointment of a Service Provider for the Supply and Delivery of Two (2) PowerEdge R470 Servers to Sentech Head Office.Country: South AfricaDeadline10 Nov 202616100655Upgrade and maintenance of municipal website for a period of 36 monthsCountry: South AfricaDeadline01 Dec 202616100580Provision of Microsoft and Antivirus license for a period of 36 monthsCountry: South AfricaDeadline01 Dec 202616100389THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE OUTRIGHT PURCHASE OF ENTERPRISE ENGINEERED IT INFRASTRUCTURE WITH 60-MONTHS SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE DEEDS REGISTRATION TRADINGCountry: South AfricaDeadline24 Nov 202616100297SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF TOOLS OF TRADE - KOUKAMMA MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS (LAPTOPS AND MOBILE DATA SOLUTION) FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARSCountry: South AfricaDeadline04 Dec 202616100296PROVISION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AUTOMATED TOOL/ SOFTWARE SOLUTION FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARSCountry: South AfricaDeadline04 Dec 2026
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IT-Software Tenders in Other Countries
India4,331China3,428Germany3,087Poland2,866Spain1,877Korea1,579France1,486Belgium1,353Netherlands1,257Moldova1,159Ukraine1,002USA949
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Africa IT-Software Tenders
How many South Africa IT-Software tenders are open right now?
Tender Impulse lists 196 open South Africa IT-Software tenders. Of these, 57 were published in the last seven days, and 93 close within the next seven days. The count is refreshed every two hours as new notices are published and others close.
Which organisations issue South Africa IT-Software tenders?
Buyers with the most open South Africa IT-Software tenders on Tender Impulse include: ESKOM, GENERATION and African Development Bank. Contract award data on Tender Impulse shows which suppliers won their previous contracts and at what value.
Which CPV codes are used in South Africa IT-Software tenders?
The CPV codes that appear most often in open South Africa IT-Software tenders are Information technology services (72222300), System and support services (72250000) and Software-related services (72260000). Adding these codes to a Tender Impulse alert brings new matching notices by email every day.
How are government IT-Software tenders in South Africa advertised?
South African government IT-Software tenders are advertised on the eTender Publication Portal run by the National Treasury, which national and provincial departments, municipalities and many state-owned entities use to post their bids. Municipalities and state-owned companies also publish on their own sites. Frequent buyers include Transnet, the Transnet National Ports Authority and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL).
Do I need CSD registration to bid for IT-Software tenders in South Africa?
Suppliers bidding for government IT-Software tenders in South Africa generally need to be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). Preferential procurement rules also give weight to B-BBEE status when bids are scored. Tender Impulse subscribers can ask a key account manager to help check CSD and compliance requirements before bidding.
What do South Africa IT and software tenders cover?
South Africa IT and software tenders cover licences and software development, cloud and hosting, system integration, data centres, cybersecurity, support contracts and the hardware that goes with them. Software packages fall under CPV division 48, IT services under division 72 and computer equipment under division 30.
What do vendors need to bid on South Africa software development contracts?
Vendors bidding on South Africa software development contracts typically need references from similar projects, CVs of the proposed team, a technical proposal with architecture and methodology, and any certifications named in the specifications. Licence resellers usually need manufacturer or partner authorisation. Data-protection and hosting requirements often appear too, so check them before committing.
How are South Africa IT tenders typically evaluated?
South Africa IT tenders are typically evaluated on technical quality and price together, scoring the solution, methodology, team and support arrangements, though supply-only hardware or licence tenders often go to the lowest compliant offer. Long specifications frequently name compatibility or certification requirements, so reading the full file before committing is essential. Integration and support costs are easy to underestimate.
