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
This tender is a supplier registration process for petrosa, not a procurement for goods or services. IT is for suppliers who wish to register on petrosa's vendor database to become eligible for future tenders.
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.
Review in progress
The information shown on this card is preliminary. Our procurement team is currently finalising the submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical specifications, financial requirements, and compliance sections so you have a clean, bid-ready summary to work from. Documents being finalised: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf, HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf, Supplier Self Registration.pdf. You don’t need to refresh — this page will pick up the updated review automatically.
DocumentAHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdfCompliance review in progress
What the buyer was looking for
1Mandatory requirement
Must complete a two-phase registration: first on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD), then on PetroSA's internal portal.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
Qualified inference
Inference only
An award confirms appointment. It does not prove why a supplier was selected, that every qualification remains current, or that delivery was completed successfully.
Bid-ready summary. The submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, technical, financial, and compliance sections are refined into professional, easy-to-scan prose. This is the final version you can rely on when preparing your bid or briefing your team.
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Document read
Compliance review
Bid-ready summary
Contact Information
Source: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf
For tender enquiries: Contact Caroline Widmer in the Tender Office.
For login issues, contact the call center at +27 21 939-3131 or email [email protected].
Required returnable: A completed CBA (Cost Breakdown Analysis) form attached to the RFQ must be submitted with your bid.
Disqualification risk: Failure to submit via the eProcurement system or without the required CBA form may lead to disqualification.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf
The service provider must be a certified and reliable supplier of SSL certificates.
Mandatory requirement: The bidder must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) recognised by major browsers and operating systems.
Proof of accreditation/partnership: A valid, certified copy of this accreditation must be submitted with the tender.
Submission compliance: The bidder must be registered on CSD and submit via the eProcurement portal.
Financial submission: A completed CBA (Cost Breakdown Analysis) form must be included.
Technical Specifications
Source: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf
Scope: Supply and delivery of up to ten (10) SSL certificates annually for a period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further three years.
Quantity: Annual procurement may vary based on PetroSA's needs, up to a maximum of 10 certificates.
Certificate Type: All certificates must be Domain Validated (DV). Options for Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) certificates must be offered if needed.
Compatibility: Must be compatible with major browsers (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari) and server platforms (Apache, Microsoft IIS, Azure, Oracle).
Encryption: Must support at least 256-bit encryption and the latest TLS protocols.
Features:
At least five (5) certificates must be wildcard certificates (securing multiple subdomains) if required.
At least five (5) certificates should support multiple domains (SAN) if required.
Certificates must allow unlimited server licenses (installation on multiple servers at no extra cost).
Validation: Process must be streamlined for quick issuance with minimal involvement from PetroSA's ICT team.
Technical Support: 24/7 support must be provided for validation and issuance issues, covering all major operating systems and server environments.
Security & Compliance:
Must comply with industry SSL/TLS standards and best practices.
Must be issued by a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) recognised by all major browsers and operating systems.
Must include warranty coverage for data breaches caused by certificate issues.
Renewal: Certificates must be renewed annually for the 3-year appointment period. The service provider must ensure timely renewal to avoid service interruption.
Flexibility: The service provider must allow flexibility in the number of certificates procured annually (up to 10) without affecting pricing or service quality.
Provider Accreditation: The service provider must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted CA. Certified proof of this accreditation must be submitted.
Financial Requirements
Source: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf
Pricing Format: Provide an annual estimate quote for a maximum of ten (10) SSL certificates.
Required Document: Complete and submit the attached CBA (Cost Breakdown Analysis) form with your RFQ submission.
Pricing Structure: The pricing must remain stable and the quality of service unaffected, even if the annual quantity of certificates procured varies (up to the maximum of 10).
Compliance Requirements
Source: AHT26757 SSL Scope of Work.pdf
CSD Registration: Mandatory. You must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) to participate.
Proof of Accreditation: You must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). A valid, certified copy of this accreditation or partnership must be submitted as proof.
Registration Process: If you do not have a MAAA CSD registration number, you must register via PetroSA's eProcurement system.
DocumentHOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdfCompliance review in progress
Contact Information
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
Contact person details are displayed at the top of each step in the submission portal. No direct email/phone provided in document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
Submit via PetroSA’s online portal. Steps: 1) Log in with username, user code, and password. 2) Navigate to 'Tenders and Quotations' (this tender is a Request for Bid, prefix CTT). 3) View line item specifications if needed. 4) Accept Terms and Conditions. 5) Open all attached documents (mandatory to proceed). 6) Complete the tender questionnaire (second questionnaire in Step 4). 7) Enter price and lead time for each line item in Step 5, then save (use top 'Save' button). 8) Upload attachments in Step 6 (describe document, set sequence, browse and upload files). 9) Submit tender in Step 7. Note: Changing the price after submission cancels the original tender; you must resubmit to record the new price. Generate a Supplier Submission Report for confirmation. Exportable formats: Word, Excel, PDF.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
The document does not specify explicit eligibility criteria beyond the ability to submit through the electronic portal. However, bidders must have portal access credentials (username, user code, password) and must accept PetroSA's terms and conditions. The tender appears open to both long-term agreement providers (CTT prefix) and ad-hoc suppliers (AHT prefix).
Financial Requirements
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
Pricing: Enter 'Response Price' and 'Lead Time' for each line item in the portal. Price changes after submission require resubmission of the entire tender. No other financial terms (bonds, guarantees, payment) specified.
DocumentSupplier Self Registration.pdfCompliance review in progress
PetroSA Tender Consultant: Phone 021 928 4731 (contact details also available on the online tender).
Submission Guidelines
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf
Complete Phase 1: Supplier Self-Registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) via www.csd.gov.za. Follow the steps provided.
For Phase 2: Log in to PetroSA’s portal using the provided credentials (Username: MAAA..., User Code: MAAA..., Password: newuser). Change your password upon first login.
Navigate to the 7-step registration wizard. Complete all mandatory fields (e.g., B-BBEE information for local suppliers) and save each step.
Upload required documents (e.g., B-BBEE certificate, profile) via the 'Manage Attachments' function. Clear the form between multiple uploads.
Declare any Conflict of Interest in Step 7.
Submission is finalized once all steps are green. Database Administrators will vet and verify submitted information.
Risk of disqualification: Incomplete mandatory fields or missing/incorrect documents.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf
Must be a registered supplier on the South African National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD).
Must successfully complete PetroSA's internal supplier registration and vetting process.
Must have a verified B-BBEE status (for local suppliers).
Registration status must be confirmed as 'accredited' by PetroSA's Database Administrator before being eligible to tender.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf
Mandatory registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) via www.csd.gov.za.
B-BBEE certificate and profile required for local suppliers.
Conflict of Interest declaration mandatory.
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.
2Mandatory requirement
Must provide a verified B-BBEE certificate and profile if you are a local supplier.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
3Mandatory requirement
Must declare any Conflict of Interest during the registration process.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
4Mandatory requirement
Must upload all required documents via the PetroSA portal's attachment function.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
5Mandatory requirement
Registration status must be vetted and accredited by PetroSA's Database Administrator before you can tender.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
6Mandatory requirement
Incomplete mandatory fields or missing documents will lead to disqualification from the registration process.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
7Inferred operational need
Submit only via PetroSA’s eProcurement system. Emailed tenders will not be 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.
The linked award records TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
10Inferred operational need
If you are not registered, click 'Not Registered Yet' on the eProcurement portal and follow the self-registration guide: http://www.procurement.petrosa.com/Downloads/Documents/SupplierSelfRegistration.pdf.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
15Mandatory requirementConflicting classification
Mandatory requirement: The bidder must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted Certificate Authority (CA) recognised by major browsers and operating systems.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
19Inferred operational need
Scope: Supply and delivery of up to ten (10) SSL certificates annually for a period of three (3) years, with an option to extend for a further three years.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
21Mandatory requirement
Certificate Type: All certificates must be Domain Validated (DV). Options for Organization Validated (OV) and Extended Validation (EV) certificates must be offered if needed.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
22Mandatory requirement
Compatibility: Must be compatible with major browsers (Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Apple Safari) and server platforms (Apache, Microsoft IIS, Azure, Oracle).
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
34Mandatory requirement
Renewal: Certificates must be renewed annually for the 3-year appointment period. The service provider must ensure timely renewal to avoid service interruption.
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.
Tenders-SA records other appointments with overlapping scope terms for TECH ALLIANCE.
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.
35Mandatory requirement
Flexibility: The service provider must allow flexibility in the number of certificates procured annually (up to 10) without affecting pricing or service quality.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
36Mandatory requirement
Provider Accreditation: The service provider must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted CA. Certified proof of this accreditation must be submitted.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
39Mandatory requirement
Pricing Structure: The pricing must remain stable and the quality of service unaffected, even if the annual quantity of certificates procured varies (up to the maximum of 10).
Threshold: maximum of 10)
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
41Mandatory requirement
Proof of Accreditation: You must be an accredited partner or reseller of a trusted Certificate Authority (CA). A valid, certified copy of this accreditation or partnership must be submitted as proof.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
43Mandatory requirement
Submit via PetroSA’s online portal. Steps: 1) Log in with username, user code, and password. 2) Navigate to 'Tenders and Quotations' (this tender is a Request for Bid, prefix CTT). 3) View line item specifications if needed. 4) Accept Terms and Conditions. 5) Open all attached documents (mandatory to proceed). 6) Complete the tender questionnaire (second questionnaire in Step 4). 7) Enter price and lead time for each line item in Step 5, then save (use top 'Save' button). 8) Upload attachments in Step 6 (describe document, set sequence, browse and upload files). 9) Submit tender in Step 7. Note: Changing the price after submission cancels the original tender; you must resubmit to record the new price. Generate a Supplier Submission Report for confirmation. Exportable formats: Word, Excel, PDF.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
44Scored criterion
The document does not specify explicit eligibility criteria beyond the ability to submit through the electronic portal. However, bidders must have portal access credentials (username, user code, password) and must accept PetroSA's terms and conditions. The tender appears open to both long-term agreement providers (CTT prefix) and ad-hoc suppliers (AHT prefix).
Why it matters: The source places this item in the evaluation criteria; the recorded weight or threshold is shown when available.
No source document identifier is stored for this item.
The linked award records TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
45Inferred operational need
Pricing: Enter 'Response Price' and 'Lead Time' for each line item in the portal. Price changes after submission require resubmission of the entire tender. No other financial terms (bonds, guarantees, payment) specified.
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 TECH ALLIANCE as appointed for this tender.
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.
47Inferred operational need
For Phase 2: Log in to PetroSA’s portal using the provided credentials (Username: MAAA..., User Code: MAAA..., Password: newuser). Change your password upon first login.
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.