Forcepoint Web Security Licenses for National Dept of Tourism

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Description

The Procurement of Forcepoint Web Security Licenses with Maintenance and Support for a Period of Three (03) Years for the National Department of Tourism (NDOT).

What this tender is about

The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is inviting bids for the procurement of Forcepoint Web Security Licenses with Maintenance and Support for a period of three years for the National Department of Tourism (NDOT). The current licenses expire on 30 November 2026. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and comply with all technical mandatory requirements. A non-compulsory briefing session will be held on 20 August 2026 at 11:00 am via Microsoft Teams. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal by 7 September 2026 at 11:00 am. The evaluation will follow an 80/20 preference point system.

Scope of work

• Procurement of Forcepoint Web Security Licenses (2FWBSA) with Maintenance and Support (2FSPRT) for a period of three years for the National Department of Tourism (NDOT).(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Purpose)
• Supply of 530 Forcepoint Web Security licenses and 1 Support Essential license annually for three years.(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Scope of Work)

Important requirements

• Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD).(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Registered Supplier)
• Bidders must be an Original Software Manufacturer (OSM) or registered with an OSM as a partner to provide Forcepoint Web Security, providing valid dated and signed documentation.(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Technical mandatory requirements (Stage 2))
• Bidders must accept all Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) as stated in section 4.3 by signing the declaration of compliance.(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Technical mandatory requirements (Stage 2))
• Bidders must ensure compliance with ISO/IEC General Quality Standards, ISO27001, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Regulatory, Quality and Standards)
• Bidders must have written business continuity and disaster recovery plans.(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans)
• All pricing must be VAT exclusive and quoted in South African Rand (ZAR).(RFB 3274 - 2026 Pricing Schedule.x..., sheet PRICING SCHEDULE)

How to submit

• Bids must be submitted electronically via the SITA-Supplier Oracle ERP portal at www.suppliers.sita.co.za before the closing date and time.(RFB 3274 - 2026 Standard Bidding D..., section Bid Submission Instructions)
• No manual hard copy, email, or faxed submissions will be accepted.(RFB 3274 - 2026 Standard Bidding D..., section Bid Submission Instructions)
• Bidders must complete and upload the pricing schedule in the provided Excel format.(RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.d..., section Bid Pricing Schedule)
• The proposal must be signed by an authorised employee or representative and bear the initials of the signatory on every page.(RFB 3274 - 2026 Standard Bidding D..., section Bid Submission Instructions)

What is in the documents

• RFB 3274 - 2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx

  This document contains the pricing schedule for the bid, including instructions for completion, currency details, exchange rates, and fields for Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Total prices, excluding VAT.

• RFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.docx

  This document outlines the bid specifications, including the scope of work, delivery address, product requirements, bid evaluation stages, and detailed technical and special conditions of contract.

• RFB 3274 - 2026 Standard Bidding Document.docx

  This document provides the standard bidding terms and conditions, including invitation to bid details, submission requirements, bidder disclosure forms, preferential procurement information, and general conditions of contract.

Tender documents (5)

• PDFRFB 3274-2026 - Notice to Bidders_June 2026 Signed.pdf
• XLSRFB 3274 - 2026 Pricing Schedule.xlsx
• DOCRFB 3274 -2026 Bid Specification.docx
• PDFRFB 3274-2026 Invitation Letter.pdf
• DOCRFB 3274 - 2026 Standard Bidding Document.docx

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