Provision of Managed Cybersecurity Services for Foskor.
Foskor
In plain English
Managed cybersecurity services are being procured for a period of sixty months. Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations and submit a USB flash drive with their bid.
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Foskor (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) to provide outsourced cybersecurity services for a 60-month period. The scope includes 24/7/365 Security Operations Centre (SOC) monitoring, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) management, threat intelligence, incident response, vulnerability management, and annual penetration testing. The service provider will act as an extension of Foskor’s internal ICT function. Key deliverables include a project implementation plan, incident response playbooks, and forensic reporting. Bidders must demonstrate technical competence through staff certifications and provide a detailed pricing breakdown for the five-year term. The work will be performed for Foskor’s infrastructure, with potential due diligence visits to the provider's SOC location. Bidders must achieve a minimum technical score of 70% to qualify for further consideration.
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 SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- ISO/IEC 27001 certification for SOC and SIEM services
- SOC 2 Type II audit report or summary letter
- Relevant SIEM technology implementation and management certifications
- Proof of professional indemnity and third-party liability insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nana Ndlovu
Email: NanaN@foskor.co.za
Phone: 035-902-3235
How to apply: Bids must be deposited in the tender box at Foskor (Pty) Ltd, 21 John Ross Highway, Richards Bay, 3900, or emailed to tenderrbay@foskor.co.za. Email submissions must be in PDF format and not exceed 5 MB.
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