Managed Detection and Response Services for SAMRC
Supply Chain Manangement
This tender closed on 5 October 2026
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In plain English
The South African Medical Research Council is procuring Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services, Software, and Associated Professional Services. Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) is seeking a service provider for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, software, and professional support. The work will be performed at the SAMRC Head Office in Cape Town, with additional operations in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The contract will span 36 months, with an optional 24-month extension. Key deliverables include the provision of comprehensive cybersecurity monitoring and response solutions. The tender closes on 05 October 2026 at 11:00.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must provide proof of technical competency and qualifications for MDR services
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Manangement
Email: tenders@mrc.ac.za
Phone: 021-938-0911
How to apply: Submit proposals via the SAMRC website portal or hand-deliver one original hard copy and one USB flash drive to Tender Box No. 2, Francie van Zijl Drive, Parow Valley, Tygerberg, 7580, Western Cape.
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