Tenders/Deviation from the standard RFQ process is justified on the basis that Quantec is the sole authorised distributor of EViews software in South Africa, as appointed by the original software manufacturer. The renewal is therefore a sole-source procurement requirement for a specialised statistical tool critical to the organisation’s research and reporting functions. Proceeding with an alternative supplier is not possible, and any delay in renewal would disrupt ongoing research activities and the t

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Deviation from the standard RFQ process is justified on the basis that Quantec is the sole authorised distributor of EViews software in South Africa, as appointed by the original software manufacturer. The renewal is therefore a sole-source procurement requirement for a specialised statistical tool critical to the organisation’s research and reporting functions. Proceeding with an alternative supplier is not possible, and any delay in renewal would disrupt ongoing research activities and the t

Productivity SA

Published: Apr 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 10, 2026

Source: eTenders South Africa

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to QUANTEC ENTERPRISES

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About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors, with a focus on Software and Hardware. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of ZAR 55,500.

Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

Deviation from the standard RFQ process is justified on the basis that Quantec is the sole authorised distributor of EViews software in South Africa, as appointed by the original software manufacturer. The renewal is therefore a sole-source procurement requirement for a specialised statistical tool critical to the organisation’s research and reporting functions.
Proceeding with an alternative supplier is not possible, and any delay in renewal would disrupt ongoing research activities
and the timely production of analytical reports.

Contracting authority: Productivity SA

Category: Computer programming, consultancy and related activities

Tender type: Sole source bidding

Province: Gauteng

Delivery location: Internationa Business Gateway, Cnr New and 6th Road-Midrand-Johannesburg-2155

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on April 17, 2026. Last refreshed 35 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Productivity SA

Productivity SA has issued 23 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 20 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Finance & Banking, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: September 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to QUANTEC ENTERPRISES. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Productivity SA in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is ZAR 55,500 - ZAR 55,500. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.