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

Overview

Provision of Fortinet licensing, management platforms, VPN solution, implementation services and annual support & maintenance. The NRWDI seeks a service provider to supply Fortinet licensing (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiClient VPN), associated management platforms, VPN connectivity, implementation services and 1-year support/maintenance for a secure hybrid AD environment spanning Midrand, Vaalputs and Azure DR.

Requirements

• Quote fully per the price table and scope; submit before the RFQ closing time to the correct email.
• Provide a minimum of two reference letters from clients where Fortinet licensing/support was delivered.
• Submit a valid copy of a Certified Fortinet Partner.
• Demonstrate ability to pay Fortinet first (or provide credible assurance of payment arrangements) before NRWDI payment.
• Include ID copies of owners/directors as reflected on official registration documents.
• Tax compliance; not listed on restricted/tender defaulters registers; BBBEE certificate or affidavit.
• Complete all SBD forms (SBD 4 and 6.1) and submit together with quotation.
• Bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (except foreign bidders with no local entity).
• Indicate ISO 9001:2015 certification status in the proposal.
• Obtain and provide CSD/CCSD-related documentation as part of the proposal.

Note: The evaluation uses an 80/20 price vs. specific-goals mix, with specific goals defined for ownership by Black People and Women.

For references to these requirements, see the NRWDI RFQ document (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 26 June 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ Closing Date/Time).
• Submission method: email quotes to procurement@nrwdi.org.za (clarifications to Moses Shandukani or designated contact). See RFQ for separate clarification channel (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf).
• Documents to complete and submit: complete and return SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 along with the quotation (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf).
• Required registrations: confirm status on the Central Supplier Database; provide proof of tax compliance and BBBEE (certificate or affidavit); confirm ISO 9001 status if applicable.
• Briefing session: not specified in the RFQ (no mandatory briefing indicated).
• Where to obtain bid documents: the attached RFQ contains all requirements; submit as directed above (NRWDI RFQ FOR PROVISION OF FORTINET LICENSE.pdf).