South Africa - Third Party Payment Solution

The agency requires a service provider to supply a third-party payment solution for a one-year contract period. The selected vendor must process customer payments, issue immediate system-printed receipts containing specified transaction details, and complete end-to-end transactions within 10 seconds. The provider must manage card fraud and payment disputes, submit monthly reports on e-commerce service non-availability, and perform work offsite. To qualify, vendors must be located onshore in South Africa. The agency mandates that the service provider register with the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council and register with the agency as a third-party payment provider. Bidders must submit all questions by October 16, 2026. The buyer seeks cost proposals and accepts digital response submissions via email or online. Evaluation criteria and specific budget amounts are not detailed in the source text.