SUPPLY AND INSTALL FORTINET PRODUCTS AND RENEWAL OF FORTINET AND SYMANTEC SUBSCRIPTIONS

Overview

Supply, install Fortinet products and renew Fortinet and Symantec subscriptions for ECSECC, including upgrading FortiGate and deploying FortiAPs, plus renewal of Fortinet and SEPM subscriptions. ECSECC seeks bids from ICT/security integrators with Fortinet and Symantec reseller certificates, capable of upgrading FortiGate hardware, delivering twelve FortiAP 231K, and renewing relevant Fortinet and SEPM subscriptions for three years. The contract covers hardware, licensing, and installation services for ECSECC offices (69 Frere Road, Vincent). Submission is electronic; bid validity is 120 days. Closing 16 Nov 2026, 15:00. (see ECS04/26/27 Specification.pdf, Timeline and Submission sections)

Requirements

• Fortinet and Symantec reseller certificates (12.1.x).
• Competency requirements: CompTIA Network+; installer and network engineer experience; 3+ years AP deployment experience.
• Itemized quotation and complete pre-qualification documents: SBD1, Tax Clearance, Pricing Schedules (Fortinet and SEPM), SBD4, GCC, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, Competency Compliance.
• Evidence of firm location (within Buffalo City Municipality for points) and references for FortiAP deployments.
• Compliance with tax and National Treasury/CSDB checks and GCC terms.
• 100-seat SEPM renewal, FortiGate FortiCare/FortiToken licenses, and FortiAP/FortiMail/EMS renewals as specified. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf)

How to Apply

• Deadline and inquiries: 16 Nov 2026 at 15:00; questions 23–30 Oct 2026; notice of Q&A by 02 Nov 2026. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf)
• Submission methods: two hard copies and an electronic PDF on USB to ECSECC’s tender box, or electronic via zip/link to tenders@ecsecc.org and tenders.ecsecc@gmail.com. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf)
• Documents to submit: itemized quotation; proof of competency; signed SBD Forms; SANAS B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf; Pricing Schedules in ECS04-27 PDFs)
• Pre-qualifications: CSD/tax clearance, reseller certificates, and GCC. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf)
• Briefing: no compulsory briefing session. (ECS04-26-27 Specification.pdf)
• Bid documents: available on Government e-Tender Portal and ECSECC site; pricing schedules for Fortinet and SEPM are in separate files (ECS04-27 PRICING SCHEDULE - FORTINET.pdf; ECS04-27 PRICING SCHEDULE - SEPM.pdf).