Provision and Installation of Web Application Firewall.
Transnet
In plain English
Transnet is procuring ICT services and products. Eligible bidders must have a valid B-BBEE certificate and meet employment criteria as per the Income Tax Act.
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Transnet SOC Ltd is inviting bids for the provisioning, installation, and five-year maintenance of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) solution. The project involves a co-managed operating model, including volumetric DDoS protection, bot management, and real-time cloud monitoring. Key deliverables include the deployment of WAF architecture, security policy development (OWASP Top 10), integration with existing security infrastructure, and technical training for 20 engineers. The contract duration is five years, with performance tracked against specific Service Level Agreements (SLAs). A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 17 November 2026, and the tender closes on 30 November 2026. The work will be performed within Transnet’s environment, and the successful bidder must provide 24/7 technical support and ongoing system patching.
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
- Valid ISO 27001, SOC Type 2, or NIST certification
- Proof of OEM status or authorized reseller/distributor status
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate
- Proof of POPIA or GDPR compliance for the WAF solution
- Minimum of 5 years market presence for the proposed solution
- Capability to obtain CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET, or TOP SECRET security clearance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Sithokozile Ndaba
Email: Sithokozile.Ndaba@transnet.net
Phone: 011-308-2108
How to apply: Bidders must register on the Transnet eSupplier portal at https://esupplierportal.transnet.net/portal/, log an 'Intent to Bid', and upload all required documents. Electronic pricing must be completed directly within the portal. Submissions should be made at least one day before the 16:00 closing time on 30 November 2026.
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