Supply and Support of Cisco Systems for Agriculture.
Duke Milanzi
In plain English
The Department of Agriculture is procuring a Cisco DNA Centre Virtual Appliance, renewing Cisco licenses, and SmartNet support with 600 hours of on-site support in Pretoria over 36 months. Eligible bidders must be registered on the CSD, have valid TCS or SARS PIN, Cisco Partnership, and certified engineers.
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The Department of Agriculture is seeking a service provider to supply and activate a Cisco Catalyst Center Virtual Appliance and renew Cisco Identity Services licenses. The project includes providing SmartNet Total Care support for various Cisco hardware components and delivering 600 hours of on-site professional support over a three-year period. All software must be registered directly to the Department of Agriculture. The work will be performed in Pretoria. The contract duration is 36 months, and the closing date for submissions is 07 December 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Proof of Cisco Partnership (Gold, Silver, or Select level)
- Engineers must hold CCNP Security or ISE Specialist certifications
- Three written references for similar projects completed within three years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Duke Milanzi
Email: DukeM@nda.gov.za
Phone: 012-319-6159
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, bid number, and closing date. Deliver the package to the Department of Agriculture, 20 Steve Biko Road, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001.
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