Supply of Microsoft Defender and Sentinel Services.
Supply Chain Management
In plain English
The South African Nursing Council is procuring Microsoft Defender for Servers and Microsoft Sentinel subscription services for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a B-BBEE certificate for preference points.
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The South African Nursing Council invites bids for the supply and support of Microsoft Defender for Servers and Microsoft Sentinel subscriptions. The contract will run for thirty-six months at the Cecilia Makiwane Building in Pretoria. Key deliverables include the provision of 35 server licenses and one Sentinel subscription unit, along with ongoing implementation support. The project requires annual performance reviews linked to license renewal cycles. The closing date for submissions is 04 September 2026 at 12:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Must provide three reference letters for Microsoft license supply (under 5 years old)
- Must hold a valid Microsoft Partner Certificate or Letter
- Must provide B-BBEE certificate, CIPC documents, and ID copies for ownership verification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management
Email: quotations2@sanc.co.za
Phone: 012-426-9541
How to apply: Quotations must be submitted via email to Quotations2@sanc.co.za on or before the closing date and time.
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