Provision of Mimecast Email Continuity and Archiving Solutions.
Thokozani Dlamini
In plain English
The tender is for the provision of Mimecast email continuity and archiving solutions for 12 months. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Suppliers Database.
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The merSETA is inviting bids for the provision of Mimecast Email Continuity and Archiving Solutions. This project requires the supply of 300 units to support business continuity and cloud-based email archiving. The solution must integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Exchange and provide robust search functionality. The contract duration is for a period of 12 months. The work will be performed for the merSETA organization. All proposals must be submitted by 12:00 PM on 17 November 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Mimecast reseller partner certificate or letter
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Suppliers Database (CSD)
- Proof of valid tax compliance
- Valid B-BBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Thokozani Dlamini
Email: Quotations@merseta.org.za
Phone: 069-008-3764
How to apply: Submit your quotation via email to quotations@merseta.org.za. You must use the RFQ number (RFQ/ICT/26/27/241) as the subject line of your email.
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