APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER MANAGED WAN, INTERNET, SECURITY, UNIFIED EMAIL, WEB HOSTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARSClosed

Overview

APPOINTMENT OF SERVICE PROVIDER TO RENDER MANAGED WAN, INTERNET, SECURITY, UNIFIED EMAIL, WEB HOSTING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS. The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature seeks an ICT service provider capable of end-to-end managed WAN/internet, security (firewall/VPN/DMZ), unified email security and archiving, and web hosting (IaaS). Eligible bidders should have ICT managed services capability, relevant certifications, and BBBEE-friendly practices; the 60-month term implies long-term service delivery and governance.

Document reference: KZNL 2/2026 Connectivity Services.

Requirements

• Preference points (80/20): 80 price, 20 for specific goals. Specific goals: 25% black-owned; 3% youth-owned; 5% black women-owned; operations within 100 km of Pietermaritzburg CBD.
• Mandatory qualifications (Stage 1):
  • ICASA ECS/ECNS license certificates.
  • At least five signed reference letters for Internet services and firewall management.
  • OEM/partner accreditation with FortiGate and Mimecast.
• Administrative/compliance:
  • Registration on the Central Suppliers Database (CSD) and valid tax clearance PIN; VAT where applicable.
  • Security vetting of personnel; adherence to SCM and PFMA requirements.
• Contract complexity: 60-month term; firm prices; adherence to GCC and any special conditions; transition plans and governance requirements.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 21 September 2026, 11:00. Briefing session is mandatory on 01 September 2026 at 13:00 via Microsoft Teams.
• Briefing participation: Forward company name and email to tenders@kznleg.gov.za by 31 August 2026 (16:30) to receive the link; briefing venue otherwise is stated as Microsoft Teams on request.
• Submission method: Bids must be deposited in the Bid Box at Ground Floor, KwaZulu-Natal Legislature, 244 Langalibalele Street, Pietermaritzburg 3201 (open 08:00–16:00 on weekdays).
• Documents to submit (examples from the packet): Official bidding forms (SBD 1, SBD 3 Pricing Schedule, SBD 4 Declaration of Interest, SBD 6.1 Preference Points Claim Form, Authority to Sign). Include CSD number or SARS Tax Clearance PIN; proof of CSD registration if applicable.
• Additional: Attach annexures, confirm compliance with ICO/contract terms, pricing schedule per service tower (as per Annexure A/B), and transition/delivery plans. If not attached, documents are contained within KZNL 2/2026 Connectivity Services.

Note: If a detail originates from the attached document, the filename is noted (KZNL 2/2026 CONNECTIVITY SERVICES.pdf).