# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTEGRATED CLOUD EMAIL SECURITY SOLUTION, LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS AT AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA

> This tender closed on 2026-06-23.

- **Reference:** COR8200/2026/RFP
- **Issuer:** [Airports Company of South Africa](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/airports-company-of-south-africa.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-05-20
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-23 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-05-29 12:00 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### Overview
**The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) invites proposals for an Integrated Cloud Email Security Solution, including licensing and 36 months of support, aligned with its Microsoft 365 environment.** Bidders should have OEM accreditation for ICES with M365 API integration, and hold relevant information security certifications; the process targets providers with proven ICES delivery and references. Scope covers approximately 4,600 users.

#### Requirements
- Relevant OEM accreditation for the Integrated Cloud Email Security solution with M365 API integration.
- Compliance with information security standards (ISO/IEC 27001:2022, NIST CSF, or PCI DSS) and a clear data-protection plan.
- Minimum of three client reference letters for ICES with M365 integration.
- Implementation plan proving deployment within three months after award.
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing and submission of the Pricing Schedule.
- Tax and supplier registrations: SARS Tax Compliance Status (PIN) or CSD number; Central Supplier Database registration; VAT details as applicable.
- Returnable documents (as required in the bid pack): OEM Accreditation, Pricing Schedule, Information Security Standards confirmation, Client Reference letters, SBD forms, confidentiality agreements, and related declarations (see Annexures in the RFP; Annexure A – Scope of Work is in the attached scope document).

#### How to Apply
- Deadlines: Q&A by 15 June 2026 at 17:00; submission closes 23 June 2026 at 12:00. (Query Closing Date and time are in the RFP.)
- Briefing: Compulsory briefing on 29 May 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. (Briefing details are in the RFP.)
- Submission method: Bids must be submitted electronically via email to Sydney.Mfeka@airports.co.za. No physical submissions. (Submission method is in the RFP.)
- Documents to submit: Pricing Schedule, OEM Accreditation, Information Security Standards, Client Reference letters, Tax PIN/CSD details, SBD forms, and other returnables listed in the bid documents. (Refer to the Returnable Documents table in the RFP; Annexure A Scope of Work is in the attached scope document.)
- Obtaining bid documents: Available on etenders.gov.za; updates via the portal. (RFP documents access is in the RFP.)

Notes:
- Annexure A – Scope of Work details ICES requirements and is in the attached scope document (Email Security Scope of Work (002).pdf).
- Evaluation uses a staged approach; Stage 1 is mandatory (OEM accreditation, security standards, references, implementation plan, briefing, pricing). Stage 2 focuses on pricing and preference (as applicable). Specific goals include B-BBEE Level 5, Black youth and other targeted goals.

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTEGRATED CLOUD EMAIL SECURITY SOLUTION, LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS AT AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE ACQUISITION OF INTEGRATED CLOUD EMAIL SECURITY SOLUTION, LICENSING AND SUPPORT FOR A PERIOD OF 36 MONTHS AT AIRPORTS COMPANY SOUTH AFRICA

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- Integrated Cloud Email Licences RFP - Final.pdf..pdf
- Email Security Scope of Work (002).pdf..pdf

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## Published on

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

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