The education, training and development practices seta (etdp seta) invites bids from certified service providers to supply trendmicro cybersecurity software licenses for a 36-month period. The tender aims to procure multi-layered protection against advanced cyber threats across the organisation's endpoints, networks, servers, and cloud environments. IT is intended for authorised trendmicro partners who can provide the specified licenses and hardware.
Key Requirements
Mandatory OEM Authorization: Bidders must submit a valid Trend Partner Program certificate from TrendMicro (OEM) issued within the last 12 months, and a letter from TrendMicro authorising the bidder for this specific tender.
Submission Format: Bids must be submitted on a single USB stick containing three folders (Administrative, Mandatory, Price/Specific Goals) and delivered to the specified Johannesburg address by the closing date; no hard copies are accepted.
Closing Date: The bid must be received by 11h00 on 17 August 2026; late submissions will not be considered.
Tax and B-BBEE Compliance: Bidders must provide a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN/certificate or CSD number, and a B-BBEE certificate/affidavit to claim preference points under the 80/20 scoring system.
Pricing and Validity: A detailed, signed pricing schedule in ZAR (including VAT and escalation) for all listed license and hardware items is required, and the bid must remain valid for 120 days.
Evaluation Stages: Bids will be evaluated in three stages: Administrative Compliance, Mandatory Requirements (disqualification stage), and finally on Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
Terms of reference for appointment of a service provider to supply trendmicro licenses
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Monday, 17 August 2026 - 11:00
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The etdp seta will not host a briefing session for bid NO: scmu: 03 – 2026/27 - appointment of a service provider to supply trendmicro licenses for etdp seta. Interested service providers may however submit questions to [email protected] Within ten (10) days of the publication of this tender.
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The Education, Training and Development Practices SETA (ETDP SETA) invites bids from certified service providers to supply TrendMicro cybersecurity software licenses for a 36-month period. The tender involves supplying specific TrendMicro products including TrendAI Flex credits, Managed XDR, TippingPoint hardware and licenses, and platform administration services. The procurement follows a three-stage evaluation process with strict compliance requirements.
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The ETDP SETA seeks a certified service provider to supply TrendMicro software licenses for a 36-month period.
Objective: To enhance cybersecurity protection against advanced threats across endpoints, networks, servers, and cloud environments, reducing risk and improving operational resilience.
Background: ETDP SETA currently uses TrendMicro products and requires annual license renewals. This tender aims to streamline procurement by appointing a provider for a 3-year term, with annual subscriptions.
Submit your bid on a USB stick, in a clearly marked envelope with your details and bid reference number.
The USB must contain three folders: Folder A (Administrative Requirements), Folder B (Mandatory Requirements), and Folder C (Price and Specific Goals).
Deliver or courier the USB to: ETDP SETA – Gauteng Provincial Office, 112 Main Street, 9th Floor, Johannesburg CBD, 2091.
Submissions can be delivered into the tender box between 08h00 and 16h30, Monday to Friday, before the closing date.
The closing date is 17 August 2026 at 11h00. Late submissions will not be accepted.
No hard copies will be accepted.
Ensure all required SBD forms (e.g., SBD1, SBD4) are fully completed and signed.
Include a valid Tax Compliance Status PIN or certificate from SARS, or your CSD number if registered on the Central Supplier Database.
Bids that are late, incomplete, or unsigned will be disqualified.
Must be TrendMicro certified partner with valid OEM Partner Program certificate; 2) Must have written authorization from TrendMicro to bid for this tender; 3) Cannot be blacklisted on National Treasury database; 4) Must be registered on Central Supplier Database; 5) Cannot be in process of deregistration with CIPC; 6) Must have tax matters in order with SARS; 7) Foreign suppliers must comply with specific tax and registration requirements; 8) State employees/directors cannot bid; 9) Must not have conflicts of interest with ETDP SETA staff.
Tax Compliance: Submit a valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or certificate. Alternatively, provide your Central Supplier Database (CSD) number if registered.
B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate from a SANAS-accredited verification agency, a CIPC-issued certificate, or a sworn affidavit to claim preference points.
Central Supplier Database (CSD): All suppliers must be registered on the CSD. No award will be made to unregistered suppliers.
Company Status: Companies in the process of deregistration with CIPC, or who are blacklisted/restricted on the National Treasury database, will be disqualified.
Joint Ventures: Must submit a consolidated B-BBEE verification certificate prepared specifically for this bid.
Declaration: Complete and submit SBD4 (Declaration of Interest).
Evaluation is a three-stage process: Administrative Compliance, Mandatory Requirements, then Price and Specific Goals.
The 80/20 preference point system applies: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE and other criteria).
Mandatory Requirements: Provide a valid TrendMicro partner certificate (OEM, within 12 months) and an authorisation letter from TrendMicro for this bid.
Price evaluation uses the formula: Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt is your price and Pmin is the lowest acceptable tender price.
Specific goals are verified via the SBD 6.1 form and supporting B-BBEE documentation.
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Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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