Professional IT Services for On-Prem and Cloud Environments.
Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
In plain English
The tender is for appointing a service provider to provide professional services for on-prem and cloud environments. Bidders must be registered on the CSD.
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The Marine Living Resources Fund (MLRF) is seeking a service provider to deliver professional IT services for on-premise and Oracle Cloud environments. The work involves managing OCI tenancy, security, and networking, requiring expertise in both Windows and Linux systems. The contract covers 250 hours of service to be used as needed. The project must be completed within 60 days of receiving a purchase order. The tender is issued by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, with a closing date of 17 August 2026.
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 Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Registered on Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Oracle field delivery partner certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Tumeka Ncobo
Email: tncobo@dffe.gov.za
Phone: (066) 4711418
How to apply: Submit your application via email to MLRFQUOTATIONS@dffe.gov.za before 11:00 on 17 August 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
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