# APPOINTMENT OF A REPUTABLE SERVICE PROVIDER THAT WILL PROVIDE, INSTALL AND SUPPORT A PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT (PAM) SOLUTION AND INSTALL IT ON NRCS SERVERS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-31.

- **Reference:** RFQ050-26
- **Issuer:** [National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-regulator-for-compulsory-specifications.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-08-18
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a Privileged Access Management (PAM) software solution, installation on NRCS servers, and 24 months of support.** Suitable bidders are IT security vendors with an OEM PAM partner, ability to license a BeyondTrust-equivalent solution, and capability to transfer skills to NRCS staff; include mandatory certification and a skills-transfer plan.

#### Requirements
- PAM solution with password vaulting, automated rotations, session recording, MFA for privileged users, logging/auditing, and risk reporting/alerts.
- Licenses for a PAM product equivalent to BeyondTrust.
- 24 months of support and service, plus knowledge transfer to 4 NRCS officials.
- Mandatory certification: valid OEM partner certification; provide a skills-transfer plan.
- Compliance with GCC (July 2010) and related procurement requirements; submission on official forms; adherence to BBBEE requirements.
- On-prem NRCS deployment (Windows servers) with potential cloud migration; timely delivery within one month of PO.
- Evaluation includes Compliance, Functionality (min 80/100), and BBBEE-based preferences.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 31 August 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ 050-26). Submission may be emailed to SCM@NRCS.ORG.ZA and Glenda.mathane@NRCS.org.za (RFQ PAM Software rfq 050-26.pdf).
- Submission method: official bid forms or online submission as indicated; use the documented bid structure.
- Documents to submit (as per Schedule 1–5 in the PAM RFQ): SARS Tax Clearance (Schedule 1), CIPC registration (Schedule 2), certified IDs of directors/trustees (Schedule 3), B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (Schedule 4), Functionality Evaluation Criteria (Schedule 5).
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: CSD registration, SARS PIN/TCS as required; B-BBEE verification.
- Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ 050-26 PAM SOFTWARE (RFQ PAM Software rfq 050-26.pdf). 
- Key evaluation: Stage 1 Compliance; Stage 2 Functionality (minimum 80/100); Stage 3 80/20 price/B-BBEE.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A REPUTABLE SERVICE PROVIDER THAT WILL PROVIDE, INSTALL AND SUPPORT A PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT (PAM) SOLUTION AND INSTALL IT ON NRCS SERVERS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS.

APPOINTMENT OF A REPUTABLE SERVICE PROVIDER THAT WILL PROVIDE, INSTALL AND SUPPORT A PRIVILEGED ACCESS MANAGEMENT (PAM) SOLUTION AND INSTALL IT ON NRCS SERVERS FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS.

(RFQ NO.050-26)

Delivery Location: 1 Dr Lategaan drive, SABS campus - Groenkloof - Tshwane - 0075

## Documents

- RFQ PAM Software rfq 050-26.pdf

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