The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published a formal Request for Proposal — RFP07/2026 — calling on qualified technology providers to submit bids for the procurement of a Master Data Management (MDM) and Data Governance Solution. The tender was opened on 21 April 2026 and remains active, with a non-compulsory briefing session scheduled for 4 May 2026 and a submission deadline of 21 May 2026 at 11:00.
What Is Being Procured
SARS is seeking a Master Data Management and Data Governance Solution, with services to be rendered at 299 Bronkhorst Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria. Easytenders The procurement reflects SARS’s continued drive to consolidate, govern, and operationalise its data infrastructure — a strategic priority for an institution that processes tens of millions of taxpayer records annually. A robust MDM and data governance framework enables SARS to enforce data quality standards, reduce duplication, improve regulatory compliance, and support advanced analytics across its operations.
Why This Matters
SARS has been on a sustained modernisation trajectory under Commissioner Edward Kieswetter. The introduction of a formal MDM and governance layer signals a maturing of that digital architecture — moving beyond system deployment into data stewardship and long-term institutional integrity. For technology vendors operating in the enterprise data space, this represents a high-value entry point into one of Africa’s most sophisticated public-sector institutions.
SARS has previously explored this space through a market intelligence request — RFI02/2025 — in which the revenue service invited information on a master data management and data governance tool ahead of this formal procurement process. ITWeb The current RFP therefore represents the formal, funded follow-through on that earlier market engagement.
Briefing and Submission Details
A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for Monday, 4 May 2026 at 10:30 via Microsoft Teams. The Meeting ID is 333 469 638 699 70 and the passcode is 7Nq99vV9. Enquiries must be directed to André Taljaard at tenderoffice@sars.gov.za or by telephone at 012-422-4078. Easytenders
Tender documents — contained in the SARS RFP 07-2026 Tender Pack — are publicly available through the eTenders portal and the SARS procurement page. No contract value has been publicly disclosed at this stage.
Who Can Participate
This opportunity is open to registered technology vendors and system integrators with demonstrated capability in enterprise master data management platforms and data governance tooling. Given SARS’s compliance and secrecy obligations, prospective bidders should note that all consultants, service providers, contractors, subcontractors, and their employees engaged or contracted by SARS are required to take an oath or solemn declaration on award, in writing, to preserve and aid in preserving the secrecy and confidentiality of SARS information, including taxpayer and trader information. SARS
Vendors with relevant SARS Bureau of Standards certifications, established public-sector references, and experience with large-scale government data environments are best positioned to compete.
Submission Deadline: 21 May 2026 at 11:00
Briefing Session: 4 May 2026 at 10:30 (Microsoft Teams)
Contact: André Taljaard | tenderoffice@sars.gov.za | 012-422-4078
Tender Reference: RFP07/2026
Portal: www.sars.gov.za/procurement/published-tenders
