Red Hat Subscription for Sentech Head Office.
Lungile Sithole
In plain English
Sentech is procuring a 3-year subscription for RHEL 8 and 9 with standard support and additional services. Bidders must provide an OEM partnership letter or certificate.
Always check the official documentDescription
Sentech is inviting bids for a 3-year subscription for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) at its Head Office. The scope includes support for RHEL 8 and 9, covering VMware hosts, physical servers, and smart management for 6 sockets. The contract duration is 3 years. The tender is issued by Sentech under reference number RF 60000003454. The closing date for submissions is 26 June 2026 at 12:00. Bidders must ensure all pricing is in South African Rands and inclusive of VAT, as they are responsible for managing currency fluctuation risks throughout the contract period.
What you need to qualify
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Valid tax compliance status
- Registered on the Sentech Supplier Database
- Valid OEM partnership letter or certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: Lungile Sithole
Email: Quotations5@sentech.co.za
Phone: 067-427-0326
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to Quotations5@sentech.co.za by the closing date and time. Ensure all documents are on a company letterhead and signed in black ink.
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