Rand Water has issued a formal Request for Quotation (RFQ 10419003 R, also referenced as RW SCM 00016 F- Rev 11) for the appointment of a suitably qualified service provider to deliver SAP Technical and Functional Support and Maintenance Services. This strategic 12-month contract, executed on a Time and Material basis, is designed to ensure the stability, optimization, and continuous enhancement of Rand Water’s critical SAP ECC 6.0 EHP7 and SAP S/4HANA landscapes.
Scope of Services
The appointed service provider will deliver comprehensive support, maintenance, and advisory services across Rand Water’s SAP environment. Key deliverables include:
- Functional support for SAP Sales and Distribution (SD), Human Capital Management (HCM), and Payroll modules.
- Technical support encompassing SAP ABAP Development, SAP HANA Database administration, SAP Integration Services, and SAP Workflow Development.
- Support for integrations between SAP and Enterprise Project Management (EPM), third-party applications, and other Rand Water business systems.
- Provision of a dedicated SAP PPM Technical Consultant with ABAP and EPM Integration expertise.
- Delivery of services during normal business hours (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30), with emergency after-hours support available upon prior written approval.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
To be considered responsive, bidders must submit a stringent compliance package demonstrating technical legitimacy and operational readiness. Essential documentation includes:
- A valid Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report reflecting an active MAAA status.
- A current SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN.
- A valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- A formal letter confirming that the service provider is a recognized and authorized SAP implementation support partner for SAP ECC 6.0 EHP7 and SAP S/4HANA.
- Fully completed official RFQ forms and functionality returnable schedules.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will undergo a rigorous two-stage evaluation process. Bidders must first pass the pre-qualification and responsiveness tests, ensuring all mandatory documentation is accurately completed. Qualifying bids will then proceed to a functionality evaluation, assessing the provider’s technical capability, relevant SAP module expertise, and proposed service delivery methodology. Rand Water reserves the right to appoint a maximum of one supplier for this requirement.
Submission Guidelines
There will be no briefing session for this procurement. Bidders must adhere to a strict electronic submission protocol: all quotations must be submitted exclusively to the email address kramafal@randwater.co.za. No quotation will be considered if it is not submitted to this specific email address. Physical, faxed, or alternative email submissions will be automatically disqualified. The strict closing time is 00:00 (Midnight) on Friday, 06 November 2026. For technical or procedural enquiries, contact Khutso Ramafalo at 011-682-0213 or kramafal@randwater.co.za.
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Document Downloads
Prospective bidders can access the complete RFQ documentation via the official National Treasury eTender portal by using the Advanced Search feature (selecting Rand Water as the Organ of State). The documents are also available via the direct links below:
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