Renewal of Trend Micro Services for SAPO.
Martin Lekhuleni
In plain English
The South African Post Office is procuring Trend Micro services including license renewal, maintenance, and support for 12 months. Bidders must have valid Trend Micro or TrendAI certification and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The South African Post Office (SAPO) invites bids for the renewal of Trend Micro cybersecurity software licences, hardware support, and maintenance. The contract covers a 12-month period from 1 March 2027 to 29 February 2028. The scope includes renewing licences for endpoint, email, and internet access security, as well as network security infrastructure such as TippingPoint hardware and virtual appliances. The work will be performed at the SAPO Data Centre in Pretoria. Key deliverables include the active renewal of all specified security entitlements and the provision of technical support services. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of experience in managing enterprise security renewals for environments with 1,000 or more users. The project requires the assignment of two certified engineers with at least two years of relevant experience. All pricing must be firm and quoted in South African Rand.
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
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status or CSD registration number
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database
- Authorised Trend Micro/TrendAI partner with minimum 5 years standing
- Official OEM confirmation letter of partner status
- Two references confirming enterprise security experience for 1,000+ users
- Valid Trend Micro/TrendAI certification for two assigned engineers
- Valid SANAS accredited B-BBEE certificate or signed sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Martin Lekhuleni
Email: martin.lekhuleni@postoffice.co.za
Phone: 012-845-2667
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the tender box at: SAPO Supply Chain Management, C/o James Drive and Moreleta Street, Silverton, 0184. Submissions must include one original hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB, sealed and clearly marked with the RFP number and bidder details.
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