Procurement of VMware licenses for 24 months.
Phetogo Mnguni
In plain English
The Department is procuring VMware licenses for 24 months. Bidders must be accredited VMware (Broadcom) partners/resellers.
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The Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (DPME) is inviting proposals for the procurement of 352 units of VMware vSphere Foundation subscription-based licenses. This project requires the successful bidder to provide these licenses and ensure the renewal of support and maintenance for a duration of 24 months. The work is to be performed for the DPME, with delivery of the licenses expected within four weeks from the date of the award. The tender reference number is DPME 13 / 2026-27. Bidders must ensure their proposals remain valid for at least 120 days after the closing date of 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
- Must be an authorized VMware (Broadcom) Partner or Reseller
- Must have valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD registration
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phetogo Mnguni
Email: Phetogo@dpme.gov.za
Phone: 012-312-0426
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the reference number, and deposited into the tender box located at 330 Grosvenor Street, Hatfield, Pretoria.
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