Supply and Support of Patch Management Solution for SAWS.
Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
17 August 2026 at 13:00 · Microsoft Teams Meeting
In plain English
The South African Weather Service is procuring a Patch Management and Vulnerability Management Solution for three years. Bidders must submit electronically via the e-Tender platform and comply with all documentation requirements.
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The South African Weather Service (SAWS) invites bids for the supply, implementation, and support of an enterprise-grade Patch and Vulnerability Management solution. The project will be based in South Africa and spans a three-year period. Key deliverables include a unified platform for scanning, asset discovery, and automated patch deployment across various operating systems. The service provider must also handle end-to-end deployment, provide six months of post-implementation support, and conduct knowledge transfer for SAWS ICT staff. Integration with existing security tools like Microsoft Sentinel and Active Directory is required. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 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.
Full requirements
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid OEM, partner, or reseller authorization letter
- Technical team certifications (Microsoft, Qualys, Rapid7, or Tenable)
- Team leader professional certifications (CISM, CISSP, CEH, or EHE)
- Two signed reference letters for similar services within five years
- Successful Proof of Concept (POC) demonstration
- Evidence of POPIA compliance and local data residency
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate
- Signed teaming or subcontracting agreement for joint ventures
Contact & how to apply
Name: Pebetsi Cathrine Madisha
Email: Pebetsi.Madisha@weathersa.co.za
Phone: 012-367-6142
How to apply: Bids must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury eTender portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za/ before the closing date of 31 August 2026 at 11:00.
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