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Issuing Organization
Western Cape - Nature Conservation BoardLocation
Western Cape
Closed On
10 Mar 2026
Status: Closed — No Longer Accepting Submissions
This tender closed on 10 March 2026. Submissions are no longer accepted. The tender lifecycle continues — check the awards section for updates.
Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
Cnr Bosduif & Volstruis Streets - Bridgetown - Cape Town - 7764
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
04 Feb 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-146532
Capenature is seeking bids for the renewal of mimecast software licenses and archive storage system, including maintenance and support, for 24 months with an optional 12-month extension. This tender is open to suppliers who can provide the specified mimecast services and comply with south african procurement regulations.
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Cnr Bosduif & Volstruis Streets - Bridgetown - Cape Town - 7764
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Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
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WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdf
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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This briefing session took place during the tender period.
The purpose of this bid is to invite Suppliers (hereinafter referred to as “bidders”) to submit
Category: technical
bids for “Licenses Renewal of Mimecast Software and Archive Storage System, including
Category: technical
software maintenance and support for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for 12
Category: technical
Required Service months for the Western CapeNature Conservation Board T/A CapeNature”. Mimecast is a
MandatoryCategory: technical
cloud cybersecurity service for email, data, and web. Mimecast is the preferred solution and
Category: technical
must be commercially quotable using current Mimecast subscription plans and add-
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ons, while meeting or exceeding the functional requirements defined below.
Category: technical
1. Mimecast consists of:
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CapeNature requires the renewal and support of Mimecast services for 580 users over a
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period of two (2) years. The required components include:
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1. Mimecast Premium Protection: 580 Users
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a. Secure Email Gateway + Targeted Threat Protection
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b. Internal Email Protect
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c. Browser Isolation
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Brief (Capacity and d. Advanced Brand Exploit Protect
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overview) e. Sync and Recover
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f. Collaboration Security
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g. Continuity
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h. Large File Send
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i. Secure Messaging
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j. Privacy Pack
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2. Mimecast Engage
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3. Mimecast DMARC Analyser – T3
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4. A1 Archiving
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5. Mimecast Advanced Support
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Bidders must quote comprehensively for the “License Renewal of Mimecast Software and
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Archive Storage System” including maintenance and support for 24 months, with an option to
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Specification / extend for 12 months for the Western CapeNature Conservation Board T/A CapeNature”.
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Requirements see below for details. Bidders are also advised that:
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• Mimecast has transitioned from legacy, feature-based bundles to plan-based
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subscription offerings
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• Multiple required capabilities may be delivered within a single subscription plan,
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with additional services provided as optional add-ons
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1. The contract duration for the Mimecast service will be for two (2) years
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from 01 May 2026 until 30 April 2028.
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INCLUDE, BUT not limited to, the following:
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B-BBEE Minimum Level: 0
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04 Feb
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Mar
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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10 Mar
2026
Submissions Closed
No further submissions were accepted after this date.
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Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfContact Information
Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: WCNCB 23022026 - Mimecast Licence Renewal.pdfCompliance Requirements
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Address
Volstruis Rd, Bridgetown, Cape Town, 7769, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
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Contact
087-087-4103[email protected]www.capenature.co.zaVolstruis Rd, Bridgetown, Cape Town, 7769, South Africa
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