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Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - PAROW - Cape Town -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
21 Sept 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-171150
Petrosa requires the renewal of its tenable nessus professional software vulnerability management license for a further three (3) years, payable annually, to conduct vulnerability assessments across its entire technology landscape. The successful bidder must provide the software license, one (1) year advanced support, and demonstrate capability through attestation letters and a qualified technical lead. Bidders must be registered on the csd with a maaa registration number and submit their bid via the petrosa eprocurement system (iss).
Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a MAAA CSD registration number to access the full tender documentation.
The Technical Lead must have a minimum of three (3) years technical lead experience on Vulnerability Management, and a copy of their CV must be provided.
The tenderer must provide a minimum of two (2) attestation letters from customers confirming implementation of a vulnerability management program or service.
The tenderer must complete and attach the Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) with an all-inclusive quotation on ISS.
The tenderer must submit a proposal showing current capability and years of experience in vulnerability management programs.
The software must be Tenable Nessus Professional, with a one (1) year license (unlimited IP addresses) and two further periods of annual renewal, plus one (1) year advanced support.
No emailed tenders will be accepted; submission is via the PetroSA eProcurement system (ISS) only.
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Date & Time
Thursday, 15 October 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - PAROW - Cape Town -
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Description
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf21 Sept
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
15 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
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)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Scope of Work.pdf
PetroSA is procuring a three-year renewal of the Tenable Nessus Professional software licence for vulnerability management across its entire technology landscape, with annual payments. The contract covers an unlimited-IP licence for one year with two further annual renewals, plus one year of advanced support, and requires the solution to integrate with existing business processes and support ad-hoc scans and audit trails.
Supplier Self Registration.pdf
PetroSA is procuring Tenable Nessus Professional software for vulnerability management. The document provided is a supplier registration guide covering the two-phase registration process (CSD and PetroSA internal) rather than the tender specification itself.
HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf
PetroSA is procuring Tenable Nessus Professional software for vulnerability management. The tender is a quotation (ad-hoc purchase) submitted through PetroSA's online portal, with a closing date of 15 October 2026 at 11:00.
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The tender is for the supply of Tenable Nessus Professional software for vulnerability management. The document focuses on the online submission process rather than the technical scope.
Submission Guidelines
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)Submission is done exclusively through the online portal. Bidders must log in with their username, user code and password, then navigate to 'Tenders and Quotations'. Tender reference numbers start with prefix CTT; quotations start with AHT. Bidders must view line item specifications, print the line item specification report, and open all attached documents before proceeding. The evaluation criteria questionnaire is used by the system; the tender questionnaire must be completed by the bidder. Bidders must enter the response price and lead time in the designated fields, then save and submit. If a price is changed after submission, the tender must be resubmitted; otherwise the original is cancelled and no tender is submitted. The submission report can be exported to Word, Excel or PDF.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)No specific eligibility criteria are stated in the provided document. Bidders must have portal login credentials and comply with the online submission process.
Technical Specifications
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)The tender is for Tenable Nessus Professional software vulnerability management. No further technical specifications are provided in the source.
Compliance Requirements
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)No specific requirements found
Section
Source: HOW TO SUBMIT A TENDER OR QUOTATION.pdf (RFQ)Step-by-step instructions for submitting a tender/quotation through the online portal, including logging in, navigating steps, accepting terms, completing questionnaires, entering pricing and lead time, attaching documents, submitting the tender, and viewing the submission report.
Contact Information
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)CSD National Support: 012 406 9222, [email protected]
PetroSA portal support: 012 663 8815, [email protected]
PetroSA (for registration status issues): 021 928 4731
Submission Guidelines
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must register in two phases before tendering:
During registration, suppliers must complete a 7-step wizard, attach required documents (e.g., BEE certificate) using the Manage Attachments function, and declare any conflict of interest in Step 7.
The Database Administrator will vet and verify submitted information. Suppliers whose status precludes online tendering or whose BEE status is not vetted should contact PetroSA at 021 928 4731 and advise the Tender Consultant.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Bidders must be registered on the CSD and complete PetroSA's online supplier registration. Bidders must provide BEE information and upload relevant documents. A conflict of interest declaration is required.
Technical Specifications
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)field. Type
in your document description (e.g. BEE certificate 2018) then click on “Upload”.
upload your document and click on save.
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have conflict of interest, please select “Yes” indicator and type the declaration. If
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Compliance Requirements
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must register on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) at www.csd.gov.za.
Local suppliers must complete BEE information in Step 6 of the registration wizard and attach relevant BEE documents (e.g., BEE certificate) via the Manage Attachments function.
In Step 7, suppliers must declare any conflict of interest; if yes, provide a declaration.
Special Conditions
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)In Step 7, suppliers must declare any conflict of interest; if yes, provide a declaration. The Database Administrator will vet and verify submitted information. Suppliers whose status precludes online tendering or whose BEE status is not vetted should contact PetroSA at 021 928 4731 and advise the Tender Consultant.
Requirements
Source: Supplier Self Registration.pdf (unknown)Suppliers must register in two phases: Phase 1 – Central Supplier Database (CSD) self-registration at www.csd.gov.za; Phase 2 – PetroSA self-registration via the PetroSA portal. Assistance contacts: CSD National Support 012 406 9222 / [email protected]; PetroSA portal support 012 663 8815 / [email protected].
Important Dates
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Closing date and time are not stated in the provided text. No briefing or site visit is mentioned.
Contact Information
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER){"name":null,"email":"[email protected]","phone":"0000027050","department":null,"address":" Any enquiries regarding this tender should be addressed to Caroline Widmer in"}
Submission Guidelines
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Submission is via the PetroSA eProcurement system (ISS) only; no emailed tenders will be accepted. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a MAAA CSD registration number to access the full tender documentation. The completed Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) with an all-inclusive quotation must be attached on ISS. Returnable Schedule documents must be completed and attached, including the Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) and attestation letters. Enquiries should be directed to Caroline Widmer in the Tender Office.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a MAAA CSD registration number. The tenderer must provide a minimum of two (2) attestation letters from customers to confirm implementation of a vulnerability management program or service. The Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) must be completed and attached with an all-inclusive quotation on ISS.
Technical Specifications
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)The software must be Tenable Nessus Professional. The tenderer must complete and attach the Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) with an all-inclusive quotation on ISS. PetroSA requires to renew its Tenable Nessus Professional Software Vulnerability license for a further three (3) years (payable annually), which will be used to do vulnerability assessments on the entire PetroSA technology landscape. The Tenable Nessus Professional Software must be able to keep an audit trail. The Technical Lead must have a minimum of three (3) years technical lead experience on Vulnerability Management. The tenderer must provide a minimum of two (2) attestation letters from customers to confirm implementation of a vulnerability management program or service. The tenderer must submit a proposal showing current capability and years of experience in vulnerability management programmes.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a MAAA CSD registration number. The tenderer must complete and attach the Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) with an all-inclusive quotation on ISS. The Technical Lead must have a minimum of three (3) years technical lead experience on Vulnerability Management.
Requirements
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)The tenderer must complete and attach the Commercial Bid Analysis (CBA) with an all-inclusive quotation on ISS. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have a MAAA CSD registration number.
Section
Source: Scope of Work.pdf (TENDER)Enquiries: Caroline Widmer, Tender Office, telephone no. (not fully stated in text). Registration guide: http://www.procurement.petrosa.com/Downloads/Documents/SupplierSelfRegistration.pdf
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151 FRANS CONRADIE DRIVE - PAROW - Cape Town -
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Last checked
21 Sept 2026
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None detected
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