Procurement of Network Access Control Appliance
Ms Lungile Mokoena
In plain English
The procurement is for a network access control appliance with installation and setup services. Bidders must be certified OEM partners and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Public Service Sector Education and Training Authority (PSETA) invites bids for the procurement, installation, and setup of a network access control appliance. The project aims to implement a Zero Trust architecture, providing visibility, authentication, and policy enforcement for wired, wireless, and VPN connections. The scope includes supporting 65 users and 100 devices across 1-2 sites, utilizing existing Cisco infrastructure. The service provider must also transfer technical skills to the PSETA ICT team and provide 3 years of professional support. The project must be completed by 30 October 2026. Proposals must be submitted by 11:00 on 18 September 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid CIPC company registration documents
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- OEM partner or reseller confirmation letter
- Professional OEM accreditation (e.g., CCNP Security or CCIE)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Ms Lungile Mokoena
Email: lungilwm@pseta.org.za
Phone: 012-423-5700
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted electronically to KhutsoM@pseta.org.za, with a copy sent to LungileM@pseta.org.za.
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