REQUEST FOR QUOTATION – KASPERSKY NEXT OPTIMUM SECURITYClosed

Overview

This RFQ seeks to procure Kaspersky Next Optimum Security (Advance EDR + MDR) and related security licenses/services for IDT’s IT infrastructure; bidders with Kaspersky partner status and relevant ownership credentials should bid.

Who should bid: IT/security vendors with Kaspersky partnership, capable of supplying Next Optimum Security, Automated Security Awareness Platform, and maintenance/support services; comply with B-BBEE/ownership disclosure requirements and provide required source documents (CIPC, ownership proofs).

Requirements

• Kaspersky Next Optimum Security (EDR + MDR) license and related items (Automated Security Awareness Platform, Maintenance Service Agreement, Annual SLA) as listed in the Terms of Reference.
• Gold/Platinum partner qualification: mandatory letter from supplier and an Authorized Kaspersky Partner.
• Compliance documents (Compulsory returnable documents): National Treasury CSD number, company name, SARS Tax Compliance PIN, SDB 4, SDB 6.1 (Preference Points), and SBD 6.1.
• Source documents to attach: CIPC registration, documents proving Woman/Youth/People with Disabilities/Black Ownership.
• Non-submission of source documents yields zero points for specified goals.
• Price must be quoted inclusive of VAT and be valid for at least 30 days post-closing.
• SCM and technical queries must be directed to specified IDT contacts; no queries within 12 hours of closing.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 06 October 2026 at 12:00 (closing).
• Submission method: email quotations to Quotations@idt.org.za (RFQ documents attached as per RFQ template in the PDFs).
• Documents to submit (at minimum): SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 6.1 (Preference Points), CSD number, company name, SARS PIN, CIPC doc, ownership proofs (Woman/Youth/PWD/Black Ownership).
• Source documents must be included (CIPC DOC, ownership proofs). See attached RFQ templates for exact forms (RFQ TEMPLATE FOR QUOTATIONS KASPERSKY LICENSE RENEWAL.pdf).
• Contacts for queries: SCM - AidaN@idt.org.za; Technical - ZamokuhleMa@idt.org.za; note: no query within 12 hours before closing.
• Documents and responses are governed by IDT’s right to withdraw/cancel RFQ without prior notice.
• Briefing details: not specified in the documents.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ templates provided in the attached PDFs. (RFQ TEMPLATE FOR QUOTATIONS KASPERSKY LICENSE RENEWAL.pdf)