Awarded Tender: Solarwinds license renewal tender - the DTIC (gauteng)
Contract Awarded
This tender has been awarded to EDGE CONSULTING for R 8 092 699 03.
AwardedBID dtic 03/26-27
Award Information
Award Value
R 8 092 699 03
Winning Supplier
EDGE CONSULTING
Type: EME
Services: Professional
Appointment of a service provider for the renewal of the existing licenses for solarwinds monitoring solution with maintenance and support for a period of three (3) years.
Appointment of a service provider for the renewal of the existing licenses for solarwinds monitoring solution with maintenance and support for a period of three (3) years.
What the tender required and what the award supports
Source material and existing AI analysis appear first. Supplier conclusions remain qualified by the evidence Tenders-SA holds.
Summary
The department of trade, industry and competition (the DTIC) is inviting bids for the renewal of existing solarwinds monitoring solution licenses, including maintenance and support, for a period of three years. The successful bidder will be required to provide license renewal, configuration, support, and maintenance services, with payments structured annually for licenses and monthly for maintenance.
Document read. The full tender notice and its supporting documents are read end-to-end. Key sections, requirements, dates, and contact details are identified and pulled into a working summary you can act on.
Compliance review. The working summary is checked against South African procurement standards — PFMA, PPPFA, B-BBEE, CIDB, local content, and preferential procurement — so nothing critical is missed before you start your bid response.
0 of 1 source documents fully reviewed. Unstated details are identified only after complete source review.
technical scope
9 sourced criteria
financial capacity
8 sourced criteria
pricing
6 sourced criteria
compliance returnables
18 sourced criteria
evaluation
20 sourced criteria
experience
Source analysis requires completion or review
personnel
1 sourced criteria
equipment capacity
Source analysis requires completion or review
delivery contract
3 sourced criteria
equity registrations
4 sourced criteria
What the buyer was looking for
1Inferred operational need
Submit a sealed bid by 11:00 on 07 August 2026, using official forms (SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1) and the POPIA Consent Form, all signed in original ink.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
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Physical Address for Bid Submission: Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), 77 Meintjies Street (corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets), Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Postal Address for Bid Submission: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Private Bag X 84, PRETORIA, 0001, For Attention: Yvette Cronje.
Submit bids in a sealed envelope with the tenderer's name, address, contact details, tender number (dtic 03/26-27) and closing date clearly marked on the envelope.
Use only the official bid forms provided; do not retype them.
Complete and sign the following forms in original ink: SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and the POPIA Consent Form. Photocopied signatures may invalidate the bid.
Physical submission options:
Post via registered mail to: The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Private Bag X 84, PRETORIA, 0001, For Attention: Yvette Cronje.
Hand deliver or courier to the 'the dtic BID BOX' at 77 Meintjies Street (corner of Meintjies and Robert Sobukwe Streets), Sunnyside, Pretoria.
Bids submitted via email or any other electronic means will not be accepted.
Bids must be deposited in the correct dtic bid box by the closing time. Late bids or bids not placed in the box will not be considered.
Bids sent by mail must reach the office before the closing date and time; failure to do so invalidates the bid.
The bid must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date (up to and including 05 December 2026).
All communication regarding this tender must be in writing.
Submit a fully completed SBD 3.2 Pricing Schedule with fixed/firm prices.
The bid price must be an all-inclusive total cost for the three-year period, payable annually based on an agreed payment schedule linked to deliverables.
Price adjustments are allowed only on the Rate of Exchange (ROE) portion of the price.
Incomplete pricing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Pricing in figures and words must match; discrepancies will result in the figure price being used for comparison.
The department will facilitate yearly payments for licenses; maintenance must be paid monthly.
Mandatory Registration: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) of National Treasury. Non-compliance leads to automatic disqualification.
Tax Compliance: Tax matters must be in order as per Treasury Regulations and reflected on CSD. Submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS or a printed TCS certificate. If only registered on CSD, provide the CSD number.
Required Signed Forms: Complete and sign SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and the POPIA Consent Form.
B-BBEE: Points are allocated for B-BBEE compliance as per the evaluation criteria. Submit proof to substantiate claims.
Foreign Suppliers: Must answer a questionnaire regarding residency, branch, permanent establishment, income source, and tax liability in RSA.
Persons in the service of the state, or companies with directors who are, are not eligible to bid.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and form part of all bid documents.
Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will supplement GCC and prevail in case of conflict.
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and form part of all bid documents.
Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will supplement GCC and prevail in case of conflict.
Key contractual clauses cover: Definitions, Application, Standards, Use of contract documents, Patent rights, Performance security, Inspections/tests, Packing, Delivery, Insurance, Transportation, Incidental services, Spare parts, Warranty (typically 12-18 months), Payment (within 30 days of invoice, in ZAR), Prices (fixed unless adjusted per SCC), Contract amendments (written only), Assignment (requires consent), Subcontracts (notify purchaser), Delays, Penalties (deductions for late delivery), Termination for default, Force Majeure, Termination for insolvency, Settlement of disputes (mediation, then court), Limitation of liability, Governing language (English), Applicable law (South African), Notices, Taxes and duties, National Industrial Participation Programme, Prohibition of restrictive practices.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for EDGE CONSULTING.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
10Inferred operational need
Key contractual clauses cover: Definitions, Application, Standards, Use of contract documents, Patent rights, Performance security, Inspections/tests, Packing, Delivery, Insurance, Transportation, Incidental services, Spare parts, Warranty (typically 12-18 months), Payment (within 30 days of invoice, in ZAR), Prices (fixed unless adjusted per SCC), Contract amendments (written only), Assignment (requires consent), Subcontracts (notify purchaser), Delays, Penalties (deductions for late delivery), Termination for default, Force Majeure, Termination for insolvency, Settlement of disputes (mediation, then court), Limitation of liability, Governing language (English), Applicable law (South African), Notices, Taxes and duties, National Industrial Participation Programme, Prohibition of restrictive practices.
Threshold: 18 months
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for EDGE CONSULTING.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
11Inferred operational need
The purchaser may inspect the supplier's records and have them audited.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
13Mandatory requirement
The bid price must be an all-inclusive total cost for the three-year period, payable annually based on an agreed payment schedule linked to deliverables.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
24Inferred operational need
Be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and have tax matters in order; non-compliance leads to automatic disqualification.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
25Inferred operational need
Deliver the bid to the dtic Bid Box at 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or post via registered mail to reach before closing; electronic submissions are not accepted.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
26Inferred operational need
Submit bids in a sealed envelope with the tenderer's name, address, contact details, tender number (dtic 03/26-27) and closing date clearly marked on the envelope.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
28Inferred operational need
Complete and sign the following forms in original ink: SBD 1, SBD 3.2, SBD 4, SBD 6.1, and the POPIA Consent Form. Photocopied signatures may invalidate the bid.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
37Mandatory requirement
Mandatory Registration: Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) of National Treasury. Non-compliance leads to automatic disqualification.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
38Mandatory requirement
Tax Compliance: Tax matters must be in order as per Treasury Regulations and reflected on CSD. Submit a Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN from SARS or a printed TCS certificate. If only registered on CSD, provide the CSD number.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
62Mandatory requirement
Ensure no conflict of interest: bidders must not be state employees or have directors who are, and must disclose any relationships with dtic personnel.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
Source: AI key requirements · requirements
Known supplier evidence
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
63Delivery obligation
Contract period is three (3) years.
Why it matters: The source says this applies after appointment and concerns contract delivery.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for EDGE CONSULTING.
Qualified inference
Supported inference
The recorded history supports exposure to related scope, but does not establish the bid evidence submitted or current delivery capacity.
Related historical records suggest exposure; they do not prove bid contents, current capacity, or delivery.
64Inferred operational need
General Conditions of Contract (GCC) apply and form part of all bid documents.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
65Inferred operational need
Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) will supplement GCC and prevail in case of conflict.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. Inferred from stored analysis; verify against the source document. No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records EDGE CONSULTING as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 8092699.03 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference only
The successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
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