Provision of VMware vSphere Standard License.
Supply Chain Management Unit
In plain English
VMware vSphere Standard license is being bought. Bidders must be authorized VMware resellers and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a service provider to supply one VMware vSphere Standard license. This license is required to support advanced backup and recovery tools for their existing Dell PowerEdge R740 server infrastructure. The work will take place in KwaZulu-Natal. The tender was issued on 15 July 2026 and closes on 22 July 2026. Bidders must ensure their quotations remain valid for 90 days from the closing date.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Must be an authorized VMware reseller or partner
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess valid Tax Compliance status
- Must provide proof of Black ownership
- Must provide proof of KZN business location
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management Unit
Email: quotations@tikzn.co.za
Phone: 031-368-9600
How to apply: Submit your quotation and required documents via email to quotations@tikzn.co.za. Ensure the RFQ number (RFQ202627/23) is included in the email subject line before the deadline of 22 July 2026 at 12:00 PM.
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