Council on Higher Education Northern Cape RFQ for Mimecast Licenses

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Gauteng

Closing Date: 29 May 2026.\n• Closing Time: 16:00 (4:00 PM).\n• No site visit or compulsory briefing session is required (marked as N/A).

Bidding Procedure Enquiries: Mr. Luzuko Hute – Email: [email protected], Phone: 083 333 0187.\n• Technical Enquiries: Philile Mnyandu – Email: [email protected], Phone: 012 349 3903.\n• Submission Address: Email to [email protected] (cc: [email protected]).\n• Invoicing: Submit invoices to [email protected].

Submit bids via email to [email protected] and copy [email protected] by 29 May 2026 at 16:00. Late submissions will be rejected.\n• Use only the official forms provided (do not retype). Mandatory documents: SBD 1, SBD 4, and SBD 6.1 (if claiming preference points).\n• Include a briefing session certificate if applicable (though no session is indicated).\n• Ensure all required SBDs are completed and signed. Incomplete or unsigned submissions risk disqualification.\n• Tax compliance: Provide a valid CSD number on SBD 1 and ensure your status is updated on the Central Supplier Database.

Evaluation uses the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Regulations (2022) system:\n - Price: 80 points (lowest acceptable bid scores highest).\n - Specific Goals: 20 points total, split as:\n
51% HDI Ownership: 10 points.\n
51% Women Ownership: 10 points.\n• Bidders failing to meet minimum functionality (if applicable) will not proceed to price/preference evaluation.\n• Preference points require submission of a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs).\n• Disqualification risks: Incomplete documentation, fraudulent information, non-compliance with tax or mandatory requirements, or listing on Tender Defaulters/Restricted Suppliers registers.

Scope: Renewal of existing Mimecast M2A email security subscription licenses and technical support for a three-year period.\n• License Requirements:\n - Email Security, Anti-Spam, Anti-Malware, URL Protect, Attachment Protect, Impersonation Protection.\n - Email Continuity Services, Email Archiving, Threat Intelligence, Monitoring, Policy Management.\n - Administration Portal Access.\n• Technical Support: Must include vendor-backed support, remote services, escalation management with Mimecast, and incident resolution.\n• Service Continuity: No interruption to current services; seamless renewal with preservation of configurations, policies, and archived data.\n• Deliverables: Detailed pricing schedule for 70 licenses over three years (Year 1, 2, 3 costs) and hourly rates for technical support (billable after consumption).\n• Contract Duration: Three-year Service Level Agreement (SLA).

Pricing: Quote in South African Rand (ZAR). Clearly indicate any foreign currency portions and link to exchange rates.\n• Inclusions: Total price must cover all delivery and other charges.\n• VAT: Calculate at 15% and include in the total.\n• Forward Cover: Successful bidder must obtain forward cover for foreign exchange risk upon award (if applicable). CHE will amend the purchase order to reflect firm pricing after proof of forward cover is received.\n• Payment Terms: Payment within 30 days of receipt of original invoice. Invoices must be submitted to [email protected].

Tax Compliance: Must be tax compliant. Provide CSD number on SBD 1 and ensure status is updated on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database. Non-compliance results in disqualification.\n• B-BBEE: Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate (SANAS-accredited) or a certified sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) to qualify for preference points.\n• Company Registration: Provide company registration documents (CIPC) or certified ID copies of owners.\n• Foreign Suppliers: Complete the foreign supplier questionnaire. If answering 'NO' to all RSA-related questions (residency, branch, establishment, income, tax liability), no SARS Tax Compliance PIN is required.\n• Declarations: Complete SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).\n• Restrictions: Bidders listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers list are automatically disqualified.

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