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

> This tender closed on 2026-09-21.

- **Reference:** KZNL 02/2026
- **Issuer:** [Kwazulu Natal - Provincial Legislature](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/kwazulu-natal-provincial-legislature.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-24
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-21 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-01 15:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### 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).

## Description

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

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

Conditions: The 80/20 preference point system will be applicable in this tender: 80 for price and 20 for specific goals. a) An entity that is at least 25% black-owned will score (05) points b) An entity that is at least 03% owned by persons who are youth will score (05) points C) An entity that is at least 05% owned by persons who are black women will score (05) points d) An entity that has parameters within a 100 KM radius of Pietermaritzburg CBD will score (05) points

NOTE: A link to join the compulsory briefing session must be requested from tenders@kznleg.gov.za before 31 August 2026 @ 16@30 Briefing Venue: Microsoft teams on request

## Documents

- KZNL 2 2026 CONNECTIVITY SERVICES.pdf..pdf

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

More open tenders: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders.md

---

> Source: https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/appointment-of-service-provider-to-render-managed-wan-internet-security-unified-34ce53d0