This Request for Bid (RFB) is for the appointment of a service provider for the supply, implementation, and support of an Enterprise Architecture (EA) tool for a period of 60 months. The EA tool should provide a comprehensive, integrated platform to manage business, application, data, and technology architectures. The bid process involves five stages: Returnable Documents Submission, Functional Evaluation, Enterprise Architecture Tool Live Demonstration, Price and B-BBEE evaluation, and Supplier Vetting. Key requirements include a functional EA tool with specific features, proven company experience, and qualified personnel. Bidders must submit a physical original and an electronic copy of their bid. Clarifications can be submitted via email until May 13, 2026. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held online on May 7, 2026. The bid closing date is May 20, 2026. Bids must be hand-delivered to TCTA's offices. The contract duration is 60 months. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt.
The bid closing date and time is 20 May 2026 at 11:00. Bids must be hand-delivered to TCTA's offices on or before this date and time.
Monthly invoicing and payment of fees and disbursements will take place based on the actual services rendered, and payment of invoices shall be affected within 30 days from date of receipt.
The evaluation criteria are based on a combination of Price (80 points) and B-BBEE status (20 points), totaling 100 points.
Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in the design, implementation, and support of enterprise architecture tools, and achieve a minimum score of 55 points out of 80 in the functional evaluation stage to proceed.
Failure to provide satisfactory goods or services may result in the bidder's blacklisting within TCTA or other organs of state.
A non-compulsory briefing session will be held online on May 7, 2026, at 11:00.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid process or outcomes.
The bid notice does not specify an estimated total value for the contract.