Managed Internet and Firewall Services Contract
Nadeem Diedericks
This tender closed on 21 October 2026
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Held on 14 September 2026 at 10:00 · MS Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
Internet and Firewall services are being procured by the Western Cape Provincial Parliament. Bidders must provide a valid SARS Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022.
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The Western Cape Provincial Parliament is seeking a service provider for a 60-month managed internet and firewall contract. The project involves providing secure, high-speed fibre and wireless connectivity, managed firewall services with intrusion detection, and public DNS hosting. The work will take place at the Provincial Legislature Building in Cape Town. Key deliverables include a 99.9% uptime guarantee, monthly service reporting, and full integration with the organization's security systems. The implementation phase is scheduled to begin in April 2027, with a final go-live date set for June 2027. The service provider must manage approximately 150 users and 300 devices, ensuring all security logs are retained for 12 months.
What you need to qualify
- 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 SARS Tax Clearance Certificate or PIN
- ISO 27001, ISO 9001, SOC 1, or SOC 2 certification
- Technical Lead must hold CCIE, CCNP, NSE, or PCNSE certifications
- Proof of application for State Security Agency (SSA) clearance
- Three contactable professional references
- Confirmation of ICASA licensed spectrum for wireless services
Contact & how to apply
Name: Nadeem Diedericks
Email: ndiedericks@wcpp.gov.za
Phone: 084-500-0596
How to apply: Bids can be posted to the Manager: SC&AM, Western Cape Provincial Parliament, PO Box 648, Cape Town, 8000, or deposited in the bid box at the Visitors’ Centre, 7 Wale Street, Cape Town. Bulky documents may be delivered to the 5th Floor of the Provincial Legislature Building.
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