FortiGate Firewall Upgrade and Maintenance for 3 Years
MS. LESEGO NEMAVHANDU
In plain English
The National Heritage Council is procuring and upgrading FortiGate Firewall Licences for 3 years. Eligible suppliers must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and have a valid B-BBEE certificate.
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The National Heritage Council (NHC) invites quotations for the procurement, installation, and configuration of a new FortiGate 120G firewall. The project includes a 3-year license for FortiCare Premium Support and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection. The service provider must uninstall the existing unit, deploy the new hardware, configure network policies, and provide onsite training. The work will be performed for the NHC. The contract covers a 36-month period, requiring full support and maintenance throughout this term. All pricing must be fixed and inclusive of VAT, delivery, and insurance costs.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Audited financial statements for the past two years
- Official Fortinet partner status (Gold, Silver, or Platinum)
- Valid OEM authorization letter from Fortinet
- Technical staff with active vendor-specific security certifications
- Written reference for similar firewall migration projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: MS. LESEGO NEMAVHANDU
Email: procurement@nhc.org.za
Phone: 012-748-3910
How to apply: Submit your quotation electronically via email to procurement@nhc.org.za before 11:00 AM on 14 August 2026.
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