Provisioning of Maintenance and Development of the Searchable Databases, Verisearch, and the Xml Url Builder for Saqa National Learners Record Database.

SAQA RFQ 77 - 2026

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Tender Closed on: 2026-02-20 11:00

Computer Software Supply and License Management, ICT Hardware, Software And Network Support Services, Information and Communications Technology, Software Programming and Application Development

Gauteng, Pretoria

South African Qualifications Authority

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Tender Number: SAQA RFQ 77 - 2026
Department: The South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Tender Type: Request for Quotation
Province: Gauteng
Closing Date: Friday, 20 February 2026 - 11:00
Place where goods, works or services are required: 189 Lunnon Road, Hillcrest Office Park - Hillcrest - Pretoria - 0083
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Mr Donald Motsoai
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-431-5000
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
Briefing Date and Time:
Briefing Venue:

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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to develop, maintain, and enhance the Searchable Databases, VeriSearch, and the XML URL Builder for the SAQA National Learners Record Database (NLRD). The project aims to support the development and implementation of the NQF, facilitate social and economic development through education, and improve the management and accessibility of learner and qualification data.

Scope

The scope encompasses:

  • Provisioning of maintenance and development services for the searchable databases, VeriSearch, and the XML URL builder over a period of 24 months.
  • Development and ongoing support of systems that include:
    • Automated daily extraction of data from the NLRD’s internal server to an external server.
    • Hosting of the databases and XML URL builder on dedicated servers with capacity for high traffic (up to 300 GB/month).
    • Secure FTP staging areas for data loads, with continuous accessibility and security.
    • User acceptance testing environment.
    • Maintenance of the XML URL builder with a Laravel 10 administration interface.

Technical Requirements

The technical specifications include:

  • Servers:
    • Server 1: Internal server for daily data extraction from NLRD, with a copy on SAQA’s external CentOS Linux server.
    • Server 2: Dedicated staging server for hosting searchable databases and XML URL builder, capable of handling >100 GB/month traffic, with peaks up to 300 GB.
    • Server 3: Separate testing server for user acceptance testing.
  • Data Transfer & Storage:
    • Daily extraction of data (from NLRD to external server).
    • Copying data extracts to hosting servers for live operation.
    • Secure FTP staging areas for data loads, with traffic capacity exceeding 12 GB/month.
  • Security & Accessibility:
    • Ensure the security and integrity of all systems and data.
    • 24/7/365 access for users, subscribers, and SAQA website.
  • System Capabilities:
    • Support for user-defined SQL queries for ongoing search capabilities.
    • Maintenance of systems managing over 18,000 qualifications, 800,000 provider records, 60,000 unit standard linkages, NCAP data, Edu.Dex data, and over 860,000 verification records.

Skills Requirements

The successful bidder must demonstrate:

  • Expertise in server management, particularly Linux (CentOS) environments.
  • Proficiency in database management and data integration processes.
  • Experience in developing and maintaining Laravel-based applications, specifically version 10.
  • Strong security practices for data protection and system integrity.
  • Ability to support high traffic volumes and ensure system availability.
  • Capability to develop and support user-defined SQL query functionalities.
  • Experience in handling large datasets related to qualifications, provider accreditation, and verification records.
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