Johannesburg Water has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under reference number RFQJW049NS26 for the provision of eighty (80) annual user-based Adobe Acrobat DC Pro licenses, inclusive of the AI Assistant add-on. This procurement supports the utility’s digital transformation strategy by enabling secure, efficient, and compliant document management across its operations.
Overview of the Johannesburg Water Adobe Licensing RFQ
Published on 27 February 2026, this RFQ is open exclusively to Adobe OEM partners and Adobe Acrobat Accredited Partners registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD). The contract covers a 12-month subscription period, with all licenses required to be delivered as annual user-based subscriptions—not transaction-based—ensuring consistent access and support for Johannesburg Water staff.
Scope of Supply: Software Specifications and Requirements
The scope includes:
- 80 annual user licenses for Adobe Acrobat DC Pro
- Inclusion of the AI Assistant add-on for enhanced productivity
- Full technical support and maintenance from an accredited Adobe partner
- Valid OEM authorization letter confirming partnership status
- Delivery via electronic license provisioning within agreed timelines
Bidders must confirm that their offering aligns with Adobe’s official licensing model and provides centralized license management capabilities.
Key Submission Deadlines and Contact Information
Interested bidders must submit their quotations by 16:00 on Friday, 6 March 2026 via the National Treasury eTenders portal:
Submit Your Bid Here
There is no compulsory briefing session. For inquiries, contact:
- Ms. Nompumezo Sobhekwa – 011 688 1656 | nompumezo.mramba@jwater.co.za
All submissions must be in PDF format; MS Word, Excel, or image files will not be accepted.
Mandatory Documentation and Compliance Criteria
To be considered responsive, bidders must include:
- A valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Proof of CSD registration (MAAA number)
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (EME/QSE acceptable)
- Valid Adobe OEM or Accredited Partner letter
- Certified municipal account or lease agreement (not older than 3 months)
- Fully completed MBD forms (including MBD 4 – Declaration of Interest)
- Quotation on official company letterhead with visible email address
Incomplete, unsigned, or non-compliant submissions will be disqualified.
Evaluation Methodology and Preference Point Allocation
This RFQ will be evaluated under the 80/20 Preferential Procurement System:
- 80 points for competitively priced, compliant offers
- 20 points for specific empowerment goals:
- Black ownership (up to 20 points for 51%+ Black-owned SMMEs)
Preference claims must be supported by certified documentation from the CSD report and B-BBEE affidavit. Unverified claims will receive zero points.
Only OEM and Adobe-accredited partners will be evaluated—resellers without formal accreditation will be excluded.
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How to Access and Submit the Tender Documents
The complete RFQ documentation is available for download from the National Treasury’s eTenders portal:
Tender Document Download Link
Submissions must be made exclusively through the eTenders portal:
Submit Proposal Online
Bidders are strongly encouraged to review all specifications, confirm Adobe partnership status, and ensure full compliance before submission.
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