Provision of Hybrid Mesh Firewall Services.
Agricultural Research Council
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
3 September 2026 at 11:00 · Agricultural Research Council (Auditorium room, Central Office): 1134 Park Street, Hatfield Pretoria
In plain English
The Agricultural Research Council is procuring managed and hosted hybrid mesh firewall services for 36 months. Suitably qualified service providers can bid.
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The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) invites bids for the provision of managed and hosted hybrid mesh firewall services. The project involves deploying, configuring, and maintaining physical and virtual firewall appliances to protect ARC networks and data. Key deliverables include 24/7 security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and monthly performance reporting. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The work will be performed across ARC locations, with a compulsory information session held in Hatfield, Pretoria. Bidders must ensure their solutions meet high-performance technical specifications, including 36 Gbps internet throughput and support for 2,000 VPN users.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Proof of authorized OEM partnership or reseller accreditation
- Three reference letters for similar services within the last seven years
- Three CVs and valid security certifications for technical engineers
- ISO/IEC 270033-4 certification
- Valid SARS Tax PIN and CSD registration report
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Elelwani Muhanelwa
Email: Muhanelwae@arc.agric.za
Phone: 012-310-2509
How to apply: Tender documents must be purchased for R1,150.00 via the PURCO SA website at https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18718. All submissions must be uploaded electronically through the PURCO SA portal at https://purcosa.co.za/my-tenders before the closing date.
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