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What this means
This is a letter from the Competition Commission of South Africa notifying bidders that tender BID0907/2023 has been cancelled. The tender was for appointing a professional service provider to enhance and implement an integrated management information system. The Commission says the 2023 terms of reference are no longer aligned with its needs because of rapid advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and cloud computing, and that proceeding would be irrational under section 217(1) of the Constitution and the value-for-money obligation. The letter, dated 16 September 2026 and signed by Commissioner Doris Tshepe, apologises for any inconvenience.
Facts
Places
City of Tshwane, Gauteng
Reference
BID0907/2023
Key Takeaways
Tender cancelled: BID0907/2023
Subject: appointment of a professional service provider to enhance and implement an integrated management information system
Cancellation date: 16 September 2026
Issuer: Competition Commission of South Africa (the Commission)
Reason: changed circumstances over 24 months, rapid advances in AI, ML and cloud computing
Legal basis: section 217(1) of the Constitution and value for money
