Procurement of OpenText Data Protector Licenses and Support.
Onke Simandla
In plain English
The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is procuring additional OpenText Data Protector software licenses and support for three years. Bidders must be registered with the National Treasury Central Supplier Database.
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The Department of Land Reform and Rural Development is seeking a service provider to supply OpenText Data Protector software licenses and technical support. The contract will run for three years. The work involves providing enterprise suite base licenses, additional capacity, and 1,200 hours of ad hoc support. This project will be managed from the department's offices in Pretoria. The successful bidder must provide firm pricing for the entire three-year duration, covering all costs including travel. The closing date for this tender is 12 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.
Full requirements
- Valid OpenText OEM/OSM partnership or reseller status
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance PIN
- Minimum functionality score of 60/100 for company experience
- Three contactable references for similar software support projects
Contact & how to apply
Name: Onke Simandla
Email: Onke.Simandla@dlrrd.gov.za
Phone: 012-312-9401
How to apply: Submit your bid in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bidder's name, address, bid number, and closing date. Deliver the documents to the Department of Land Reform and Rural Development, 600 Lillian Ngoyi Street, Pretoria, 0001.
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