Public Key Infrastructure and Certificate Management Services.
Ivor Mothoane
In plain English
Public Key Infrastructure and Certificate Lifecycle Management Services are being procured for one year. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) is seeking a service provider to supply and maintain a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) solution. The project involves automating the management of various digital certificates, including private, public, and S/MIME certificates, across approximately 88 endpoints. The successful bidder will provide technical support, software updates, and training for SAMSA staff over a one-year period. The work will be performed at the SAMSA office in Pretoria. The solution must ensure data security and integrity while complying with industry standards such as ISO and POPIA.
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
- Valid SECTIGO or DigiCert accreditation or official partner confirmation
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Active registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ivor Mothoane
Email: imothoane@samsa.org.za
Phone: 012-366-2600
How to apply: Submit all bid documents via email to rfqresponses@samsa.org.za. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the RFQ number: HO – 1697.2. Submissions must be received by 11h00 on 19 June 2026.
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