The NLSA wishes to appoint a qualified and experienced service provider to provide the renewal of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) subscriptions and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications subscriptions for a period of one (1) year.Closed

Overview

The National Library of South Africa seeks a service provider to renew SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) subscriptions and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications subscriptions for a period of one year. Bidders with enterprise Linux subscription renewal experience, an authorized SUSE reseller/partner (OEM letter required), and National Treasury CSD registration should bid to ensure uninterrupted updates, patches and support across NLSA environments.

Requirements

• OEM authorization letter confirming reseller/partner status.
• Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) with the latest report.
• Completed SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 forms.
• Evidence of being an authorized SUSE reseller/partner and ability to transfer licensing and support entitlements (including ULVM).
• Compliance with SUSE subscription licensing and live patching requirements (Priority Subscription).
• Provide renewal confirmation and proof of subscription entitlement upon award/activation.
• Quotation validity period: 60 days.

How to Apply

• Deadline: Closing date/time is 7 July 2026 at 11:00 (Terms of Reference - Terms of reference-Suse Linux Renewal.pdf). RFQ metadata lists 07 July 2026 09:00 as well.
• Submission method: Electronic submission via email to Quotations@nlsa.ac.za (per Terms of Reference).
• Documents to submit: SBD4 and SBD6.1 forms; OEM authorization letter; CSD report; pricing schedule (7. Pricing); and supporting documentation as per the RFQ (SBD4.pdf; SBD 6.1 IN TERMS OF PPR2022.1 Black owned.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD registration; OEM authorization; completed SBD forms; pricing schedule; and the OEM/licensing compliance.
• Pricing: Include a clearly itemized schedule with VAT included.
• Where to obtain bid documents: RFQ package at Download Documents (RFQ_Renewal-of-SUSE-Linux-Enterprise-Server-SLES.zip).
• Note: The RFQ also requires that bidders submit via the quoted email address and that documents be in accordance with the included Terms of Reference.