Procurement and Extension of VMware Subscription Licence.
Mzubanzi Mntumni
In plain English
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is procuring and extending an existing VMware subscription license with maintenance for 15 months. Any eligible service provider can bid.
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The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development invites bids for the procurement, extension, and maintenance of VMware Cloud Foundation software licenses. The project covers 192 cores and includes software installation, upgrades from vCenter 7 to 9, firmware updates, and ESXi host upgrades. The work will take place in Cape Town over a 15-month period, from 1 February 2027 to 30 April 2028. Key deliverables include software subscription management, technical support, and 100 hours of ad-hoc maintenance. The service provider must submit progress reports and ensure all software meets industry standards. The tender closes on 27 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status Pin or Tax Clearance Certificate
- Registration on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid VMware by Broadcom reseller or partner authorization
- Three reference letters for similar VMware services within the last five years
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mzubanzi Mntumni
Email: mzubanzi.mntumni@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 021-464-7911
How to apply: Submit bids in a sealed envelope marked with the bid number and bidder details. Deposit the envelope into the bid box at the Foreshore Absa Building, 2nd Riebeek Street, Cape Town, Ground Floor (Security Area) by 11:00 AM on the closing date.
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