Renewal of Fortinet Licenses and Support Services.
SABS
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The South African Bureau of Standards is seeking the renewal of Fortinet licenses and support services for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and provide a valid BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is seeking a service provider to renew Fortinet licenses and support services for a 12-month period. The project involves the renewal of 1,000 FortiClient Agent and ATP subscriptions, along with premium support for 80 FortiAP-231F units. The work will be performed for the SABS. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide all-inclusive pricing, including VAT and any necessary disbursements. No advance payments will be made, as payment is strictly linked to the successful delivery of services and goods. The tender closes on 24 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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Must hold valid OEM accreditation or partnership certification
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must provide valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lerato Monyepao
Email: lerato.monyepao2@sabs.co.za
Phone: 012-428-6055
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to Lerato.Monyepao2@sabs.co.za in PDF format. Compressed zipped folders are permitted. Submissions via external links or file-sharing services like WeTransfer will not be accepted.
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