Procurement and management of Lawtrust SSL certificates.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment is procuring SSL certificates for 24 months. Bidders must be certified partners or resellers of Lawtrust and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment invites bids for the supply and management of Lawtrust SSL certificates for a 24-month period. The work involves providing various SSL certificate types, including standard, multi-domain, and wildcard options, along with 50 hours of technical support. The successful bidder must handle the migration of existing certificates, monitor expiry dates, and provide portal access for DFFE officials. Services will be delivered electronically to the Environment House in Pretoria. The project requires a firm commitment to implementation and ongoing maintenance support for the duration of the two-year subscription.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Certified Lawtrust SSL partnership or reseller status
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance status
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sithembela
Email: smthalane@environment.gov.za
Phone: 012-399-8640
How to apply: Submit a formal quotation on your company letterhead via email to Quotations1@dffe.gov.za. Ensure the subject line clearly states the RFQ number: RFQ265(26/27).
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