South Africa - Comprehensive Global Online Platform
- Client
- South Africa looking for expert vendor for comprehensive global online platform
- RFP Number
- SW-120369
- Posted
- 10/3/2026
- Category
- Software, System and Application
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedWesgro requires a comprehensive global online platform that provides data and market insights covering all sectors, industries, and consumer trends across globally researched countries. The platform must feature a user-friendly interface, browser access, Excel export capabilities, historical and monthly time-series data, strong analytical functionality, ongoing technical support, user training, and a dedicated account manager. The contract term spans three years. Only onshore bidders located in South Africa are eligible to apply. Proposals must be submitted digitally via email or online by 16 October 2026 at 11h00. Evaluators will assess bids in two phases, starting with functional requirements and a demo presentation where bidders must score a minimum of 55 points in Phase 1.1 and 105 points overall out of 150 total functional points. Qualifying proposals will then be evaluated based on price and B-BBEE status using the 80/20 preference point system.
Key solicitation details
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Wesgro is requesting proposals for the supply of a comprehensive global online platform providing data and insights into countries, sectors, industries, and consumer trends worldwide. The required service contract period is for three years. Bidding is restricted to onshore entities registered in South Africa.
- Issued by
- Wesgro
- Advertisement Date
- 25 September 2026
- Closing Date/Time
- 16 October 2026 at 11h00
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy deposited in bid box or electronic via email
- Submission details
- Bid response documents must be deposited in the bid box situated at Ground floor, Media 24 building, 40 Heerengracht Street, City Centre, Cape Town.
- Contract term
- three (3) years
- Estimated value
- Estimated to be between R1 million and R50 million including VAT
- Place of performance
- Offsite
- Insurance and bonding
- The goods supplied under the contract shall be fully insured in a freely convertible currency against loss or damage incidental to manufacture or acquisition, transportation, storage and delivery.
- Funding
- Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act, 2000 and Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022
How proposals are evaluated
| Phase 1.1: Functional Requirements Evaluation | 100 points |
| Phase 1.2: Demo Presentation Evaluation | 50 points |
| Phase 2: Price | 80 points |
| Phase 2: B-BBEE Status Level of Contributor | 20 points |
Scope of work
- Supply of a comprehensive global online platform providing country, sector, industry, and consumer data
- User-friendly interface accessible via browser, application, or downloadable dashboard
- Flat file export capabilities for use in MS Excel
- Minimum 15 years of historical time-series data with quarterly granularity
- Present-year data and reports provided on a month-by-month basis
- Detailed data and reports on sectors, industries, and consumer trends at regional, country, and city levels
- Provision of initial user training, training manuals, annual refresher training, and a dedicated account manager
Minimum qualifications
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) or compliant with SARS tax obligations
- Achieve a combined minimum score of 70% (105 out of 150 points) for functionality evaluation
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed official Invitation to Bid form (Part A & B)
- Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) Number
- B-BBEE Status Level Verification Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Proof of authority to sign the bid (e.g., company resolution)
- WCBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form
- WCBD 7.1 Contract Form
- Visual evidence of user interface
- Pricing Schedule
Verify important details
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