# T 31/2026/27 Advert

- **Reference:** T-31-2026-27
- **Issuer:** [Knysna Municipality](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/knysna-municipality.md)
- **Region:** Western Cape
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-10-22
- **Closing date:** 2026-11-25 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [IT services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J62.md), [Computer and electronic products](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/C26.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Knysna Municipality seeks the supply of VMware software licenses and 36 months of support.** Bidders should be IT/software licensing providers with OEM authorization from VMware (authorised reseller/partner) and the ability to supply VMware vSphere Foundation licenses, vCenter Server, and 24/7 production support, plus maintenance for three years. Relevant bidders include VMware resellers, IT infrastructure integrators, and entities with IAM/billing capabilities for large virtualised environments. Key prerequisites include vendor authorisation, BBBEE compliance, tax clearance, supplier pre-qualification, and registration on the municipality’s Accredited Supplier Database and the CSD. Bids are valid for 180 days. (T-31-of-2026.27-Tender-Document.pdf) 

#### Requirements
- Current Authorised VMware Reseller/Partner certificate or OEM authorization. 
- Full price quote with detailed product descriptions (make/model/SKU) and compliance proof. 
- BBBEE verification certificate (original or certified copy) and BBBEE status submitted with bid. 
- Tax clearance status and CSD/Supplier Database registration. 
- CIDB: Not applicable; Bid validity: 180 days. 
- No bids from entities in the State’s service; 80/20 preferential points system applies; acceptance of PSC rules in MBD 6.1. 
- Technical scope: VMware vSphere Foundation licenses for 200 cores across 3 servers, one vCenter Server, and approximately 390.7 TB storage, with 36 months of SnS/maintenance. 

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: 25 November 2026 at 12:00; questions by 16 November 2026. 
- Submission: Electronic submission via Knysna e-Tender portal (office/bid box procedures referenced in the documents). 
- Documents to submit: Complete standard MBD forms (MBD1, MBD4, MBD6.1, MBD8, MBD15, MBD16) with required attestations; include OEM authorisation proof and full product descriptions. 
- Registrations: CSD and Accredited Supplier Database; Tax clearance pin; BBBEE status certificate (original or certified copy). 
- Briefing: Not applicable. 
- Where to obtain documents: Tender documents from Knysna Municipality website (no charge). 
- Additional: Special Tender Condition requires current OEM reseller/partner certificate and official price quotation (T-31-of-2026.27-Tender-Document.pdf). 

#### Notes
- Tender documents include extensive SCM/PPP compliance, governance, and contract terms (e.g., GCC, MBDs, and PBP rules).

## Description

T 31/2026/27 Advert

Supply of VMware Software Licenses for a Period of 36 Months: Closing Date: 25 November 2026

## Documents

- T-31-of-2026.27-Advert.pdf
- T-31-of-2026.27-Tender-Document.pdf

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## Published on

- [Knysna Municipality](https://www.knysna.gov.za)

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