Supply, support and maintenance of public key infrastructure, software, services, development and licensing

Overview

The City of Cape Town seeks the supply, support and maintenance of public key infrastructure, software, services, development and licensing. This open tender targets PKI solutions and related services; suitable bidders are PKI providers with OEM/OSM authorisation, experience in AppViewX/PKI platforms, and capability to deliver over a 72-month contract. Eligible firms should have relevant certifications and be able to meet the City’s SCM, registration and taxation requirements.

Requirements

• Be registered on the City of Cape Town Supplier Database as a service provider and on the National Treasury CSD; maintain current details.
• Comply with the City’s SCM Policy and related supplier registration requirements.
• Demonstrate OEM/OSM authorization (or direct OEM/OSM accreditation via distributor) to sell, implement, support and warranty the proposed PKI software; provide proof in Schedule F.13A/B.
• Provide all mandatory tender documents: Details of Tenderer, Certificate of Authority for JV/Consortium, Declarations (Interest, Conflict of Interest, Independent Bid Determination), Authorisation for deductions, tax compliance, etc.
• Meet minimum functionality scores (Schedule A or Schedule B) – 60/100 for the respective PKI evaluation criteria.
• Ensure tax compliance (SARS) and no disqualifying conflicts or prior SCM issues; provide SARS Tax Compliance PIN.
• Include OEM/OSM documentation and any required proofs of accreditation with the bid (as applicable).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 2 November 2026; closing time stated in the tender (10:00 in the document; 08:00 noted in metadata). Submit before closing.
• Submission method: sealed envelope/tender box submission at Civic Centre, 2nd Floor, Concourse Level, Cape Town (TENDER BOX 192); large submissions may require alternative instructions.
• Documents to complete and submit: Form of Offer and Acceptance, Price Schedule, Returnable Schedules (F.13A–F.13F), Schedule F13A OEM/OSM documentation, Details of Tenderer, Certificates (JV, Interest, Conflicts, Independent Bid Determination), Tax Compliance PIN, List of Other Documents Attached.
• Pre-qualifications/registrations: be registered on the CCT Supplier Database and on the National Treasury CSD; provide proof as required.
• Briefing/site clarification: 22 October 2026, 12:00, via Microsoft Teams (not compulsory but strongly recommended).
• Bid documents access: tender documents are attached to this tender; if required, obtain from the Tender Distribution Office or official portal; addenda may be issued up to one week before closing. (See 085S_2026_27 - Final Tender Document for Advert.pdf)