# PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE

- **Reference:** FSCA2026/27-T014
- **Issuer:** [FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY (FSCA)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/financial-sector-conduct-authority-fsca.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-09
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-05 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-10-14 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other personal services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/S96.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**FSCA seeks a Fortinet-based network perimeter firewall hardware solution, including supply, installation, configuration and 5 years of business and managed support, with pre-qualification for Fortinet Engage Partner status.** The contract covers primary and DR site deployment and Fortinet trade-up arrangements (per Fortinet hardware/software table). Non-compulsory briefing and a 120-day bid validity are specified. (TOR FSCA202627-T014 PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE [PUBLISHED].pdf)

#### Requirements
- Accredited Fortinet Engage Preferred Services and Engage Tech Support Partner located in South Africa (verification with Fortinet required).
- Scope of supply: Fortinet solution per Table 1 (items 1–6) plus installation, low/high availability, and 5-year business/managed support (Table 1 item 8) with DR site replication. Fortinet trade-up for aged equipment (Annexure A).
- Service levels: defined SLAs with target response/resolution times (Table 2); bi-weekly SLA reviews initially; after award, adherence to Fortinet-based support.
- Compliance: PFMA/PPPFA 80/20 (specific goals), GCC, site visits, background checks, admissibility rules, and required standard bidding documents (SBD 1, 3.1, 4, 6.1).
- Tax and supplier compliance: SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS PIN) or CSD registration; Central Supplier Database requirements; and related procurement disclosures.
- Timelines and delivery: deliver hardware within 30 days of PO; install/configure within 6 weeks; 5-year SLA for ongoing services.

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: non-mandatory session 14 October 2026 at 11:00 via MS Teams (link on FSCA site). (TOR FSCA202627-T014 [PUBLISHED].pdf)
- Submissions: hard copies in a sealed bid box at FSCA Riverwalk Office Park, 41 Matroosberg Rd, Menlo Park; two printed copies (one original + one copy) plus one electronic PDF copy on USB. No email submissions. Close 05 November 2026 at 11:00. (TOR FSCA202627-T014 [PUBLISHED].pdf)
- Documents to submit: SBD 1, SBD 3.1 pricing (firm prices; 90-day validity in pricing doc), SBD 4 disclosure, SBD 6.1 for specific goals; ensure complete CoB documentation. (TOR FSCA202627-T014 [PUBLISHED].pdf)
- Pre-qualification: provide Fortinet accreditation evidence; TCS/CSD details for all parties if JV/consortium. (TOR FSCA202627-T014 [PUBLISHED].pdf)
- Where to obtain documents: FSCA tender documents (refer to the TOR). (TOR FSCA202627-T014 [PUBLISHED].pdf)

## Description

PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE

PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: A MS Teams link will be provided on the FSCA’s website.

## Documents

- TOR FSCA202627-T014 PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE \[PUBLISHED\].pdf..pdf
- TOR FSCA202627-T014 PROVISION OF NETWORK PERIMETER FIREWALL SECURITY HARDWARE \[PUBLISHED\].pdf

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