# PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSING, MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS, VPN SOLUTION, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

> This tender closed on 2026-07-07.

- **Reference:** NRWDI/ICT/2026-09(a)
- **Issuer:** [National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-radioactive-waste-disposal-institute-nrwdi.md)
- **Region:** North-West
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-07-01
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-07 19:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**NRWDI seeks to procure Fortinet licensing, management platforms, VPN solution, implementation services and annual support & maintenance.** Suitable bidders are security/information and network infrastructure providers with Fortinet certifications/partnerships and the ability to supply FortiGate licensing, FortiManager/Analyzer VM, Fortinet EPP/VPN, related services, and ongoing support. Mandatory proof of Fortinet partnership, plus references and pre-qualifications, apply. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Fully quote per the price table and scope; submit before closing; use the central NRWDI procurement email. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Mandatory submissions at RFQ close: minimum two reference letters for Fortinet licensing/support; valid Fortinet partner; proof of Fortinet payment or credible assurance; ID copies of owners/directors; tax/compliance matters; BBBEE certificate or affidavit; ISO 9001:2015 status; complete SBD forms (SBD 4 & 6.1); registration on the Central Supplier Database. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Evaluation: 80/20 preference (price 80; specific goals 20) per Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; price plus specific goals scoring. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Specific goals: points for Black-owned and Women-owned status; documented proof (Shareholder certificates, IDs, CIPC/B-BBEE docs, CSD report). Maximums shown in the table (e.g., up to 12 for Black ownership, up to 8 for Women ownership). (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Non-tax compliance, restricted supplier or tender defaulter status disqualifies bidders. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Compliance with National Treasury General Conditions of Contract. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Quotation validity: 60 working days from closing date. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 07 July 2026 at 17:00. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Submission method: email to procurement@nrwdi.org.za (quotes to this address only). (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Documents to submit: completed SBD 4 & 6.1; BBBEE certificate or affidavit; ISO 9001 status; tax clearance; CSD/CSDB registration proof; proof of Fortinet partnership; two reference letters; IDs for owners/directors; price schedule per the RFQ. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Pre-qualifications: Fortinet partnership validation; Central Supplier Database registration; tax matters in order. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)
- Clarifications: contact Moses Shandukani (Moses.Shandukani@nrwdi.org.za) or +27 72 693 0381. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)

Notes: The RFQ details, including scope (Fortigate licensing, FortiManager/Analyzer VMs, EPP/VPN, Best Practice Services, and implementation/support) and the 3-phase evaluation, are contained in NRWDI’s RFQ documents. (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf)

## Description

PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSING, MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS, VPN SOLUTION, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSING, MANAGEMENT PLATFORMS, VPN SOLUTION, IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES AND ANNUAL SUPPORT & MAINTENANCE

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf..pdf
- NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf

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