PROCUREMENT OF A DIGITAL FORENSIC ACQUISITION AND IMAGING TOOL FOR THREE YEAR CONTRACTClosed

Overview

The University of KwaZulu-Natal seeks to procure a digital forensic acquisition and imaging tool under a three-year contract. Bidders with expertise in digital forensics software, imaging, licensing and ongoing support (preferably with BBBEE-compliant offerings and experience in academic environments) should consider bidding. Submissions are electronic.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with digital forensic acquisition and imaging tools, including licensing and maintenance.
• Ability to provide licensed software with ongoing updates and technical support.
• BBBEE compliance (80/20 price/BBBEE) with evidence as required by the RFQ.
• RFQ documents in English and submission via the specified electronic method.
• Attendance at the non-compulsory briefing (28 Sept 2026) to access the RFQ documents (link in the RFQ).
• Adherence to RFQ returnables and deadlines; no late submissions; the University reserves the right to not accept the lowest quote.

How to Apply

• Obtain RFQ documents by emailing Nontuthuzelo Pato at PatoN@ukzn.ac.za during 21–25 Sept 2026 (RFQ documents available 09:00 21 Sept–14:00 25 Sept). (ADVERT NOTICE RFQ UKZN 41 26.pdf)
• Non-compulsory briefing on 28 Sept 2026 at 11:00 (link in RFQ document).
• Submit quotes electronically to Centralprocurement@ukzn.ac.za, including the RFQ number and project name in the subject line.
• Ensure submission reflects all RFQ returnables as specified and is in English; no hard copies or facsimiles; no late quotes.
• Closing date: 5 Oct 2026 at 12:00. If no communication is received within 90 working days, consider the submission unsuccessful.
• For queries: Ms Nontuthuzelo Pato (PatoN@ukzn.ac.za) and Dr Harold Patrick (Patrick@ukzn.ac.za).