Trade & investment kwazulu-natal (tikzn) seeks a service provider to supply and deliver eset protect essential on-prem business licenses, including eset endpoint antivirus and eset server security, for 90 users/endpoints over a 12-month period. This procurement aims to renew critical cybersecurity protections for tikzn’s IT environment, ensuring compliance and continuity.
Key Requirements
Submit a detailed quotation on company letterhead via email to [email protected] with RFQ number (RFQ202627/27) in the subject line by 23 July 2026 at 12:00.
Provide proof of CSD registration or SARS PIN, and complete SBD 4, SBD1, POPIA consent form, and SBD 6.1.
Quote for 90 user/endpoint licenses for 12 months; partial or non-compliant quotes will be disqualified.
Pricing must be VAT-inclusive and will account for 80 points in the 80/20 evaluation system.
20 points are allocated for specific goals: 10 for 100% black ownership and 10 for being located in KwaZulu-Natal.
Tax compliance will be verified via CSD or SARS e-Filing; non-compliance may lead to exclusion.
Include all mandatory documents (e.g., CSD Report, BBBEE Certificate, utility bill for KZN location) to avoid disqualification.
REQUEST FOR A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ESET PROTECT ESSENTIAL ON-PREM (ESET ENDPOINT ANTIVIRUS + ESET SERVER SECURITY) BUSINESS LICENSE FOR THE DURATION OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS TO TRADE & INVESTMENT KWAZULU-NATAL.
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Request for a service provider for supply and delivery of eset protect essential on-prem (eset endpoint antivirus + eset server security) business license for the duration of twelve (12) months to trade & investment kwazulu-natal.
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Description
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf
Important Dates
17 Jul
2026
PUBLICATION
Tender Published
Tender was published
23 Jul
2026
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Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) is requesting quotations for the supply and delivery of **ESET Protect Essential ON-PREM** (including **ESET Endpoint Antivirus + ESET Server Security**) business licenses for **90 users/endpoints** over a **12-month period**. The tender closes on **23 July 2026 at 12:00 GMT+00**, with submissions via email to **[email protected]**. Evaluation follows an **80/20 scoring system** (80% price, 20% specific goals like B-BBEE and KZN locality).
Kwa-Zulu Natal - Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal
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This RFQ is for the supply and delivery of ESET Protect Essential ON-PREM business licenses (including ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Server Security) for 90 users/endpoints for a 12-month period to Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal.
TIKZN is a Schedule 3C public entity promoting investment and trade in KwaZulu-Natal.
The renewal is recommended to maintain IT security, protect against cyber threats, ensure regulatory compliance, and safeguard sensitive data.
The solution offers comprehensive protection, lightweight design, real-time scanning, and centralized management.
Bidders must submit a detailed quotation on company letterhead.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
RFQ Issue Date: 17 July 2026.
Closing Date and Time: 23 July 2026 at 12:00 (noon).
No briefing session is scheduled (indicated as N/A).
The quotation must remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the RFQ closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
All enquiries and submissions must be directed via email to [email protected].
The procurement office telephone number is 031 368 9600 (as listed in SBD1 Part A).
No physical submission address is provided; submissions are email-only.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Submit your quotation via email to [email protected] before or on the closing date and time.
The email subject line must include the RFQ number: RFQ202627/27.
Late submissions will not be considered.
Your quotation must be detailed and submitted on your company’s official letterhead.
The quotation must remain open for acceptance by Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal for 90 days from the RFQ closing date.
All costs associated with preparing and submitting your bid are your responsibility; TIKZN will not be liable for any such costs.
Returnable documents that must be included with your submission:
Quotation on company letterhead.
Completed and signed Declaration of Interest (SBD 4).
Completed and signed Invitation to Bid (SBD1 - Parts A & B).
Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
Completed and signed Preference Points Claim Form (SBD6.1).
Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number.
Any other information requested as per mandatory requirements.
Failure to provide complete documentation may lead to disqualification.
Returnable Documents
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Quotation on company letterhead.
Completed and signed SBD 4.
Completed and signed SBD1 (Parts A & B).
Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
Completed and signed SBD 6.1.
Copy of CSD Report or MAAA Number.
Any other mandatory information.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
General
Registered on **Central Supplier Database (CSD)** or possess a **SARS PIN**
Must submit **all mandatory forms (SBD 4, SBD 1, SBD 6.1, POPIA consent)**
No tender defaulters or restricted suppliers (per PFMA SCM instructions)
No state employees or entities with state-employed directors/members
Preference Points
Black Ownership
Requirement
100% Black Ownership
Points
10
Proof
CSD Report/BBBEE Certificate/Affidavit
Kzn Locality
Requirement
Enterprise located in KwaZulu-Natal
Points
10
Proof
Utility bill, lease agreement, or Ward Councillor-signed residence proof
Disqualifications
Incomplete or late submissions
Non-compliance with tax obligations
False declarations or fraudulent claims
Failure to submit SBD 6.1 (results in 0 points for specific goals)
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Scope: Supply and delivery of ESET Protect Essential ON-PREM business licenses, which include ESET Endpoint Antivirus and ESET Server Security.
Quantity: Licenses for 90 users/endpoints.
Duration: 12 months.
Activation: TIKZN’s ICT Specialist will perform endpoint activations on 90 workstations after the successful service provider completes software commissioning.
Background: The renewal is critical for maintaining cybersecurity, protecting against viruses, ransomware, spyware, and zero-day attacks. The solution provides endpoint and server-level protection with a centralized management console for efficient threat monitoring and response.
Deliverable: A detailed quotation on company letterhead is mandatory.
Pricing Schedule
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf
Pricing must be inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT).
Price carries 80 points in evaluation.
Specific goals carry 20 points (10 for black ownership, 10 for KZN location).
Submit SBD 6.1 to claim specific goal points.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Pricing must be inclusive of all applicable taxes, including VAT.
The price component carries 80 points in the 80/20 evaluation system.
No bonds, guarantees, or payment terms are specified in the document.
Bidders are responsible for all costs associated with bid preparation; TIKZN bears no liability.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Mandatory Documentation:
Proof of CSD registration or SARS PIN.
Completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest).
Completed and signed SBD1 (Invitation to Bid).
Completed and signed POPIA consent form.
Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form).
Tax Compliance: Bidders must submit their SARS PIN or a printed TCS certificate. If no PIN is available but registered on CSD, provide your CSD number. For consortia/joint ventures, each party must submit separate tax compliance proof.
B-BBEE: Specific goals include 10 points for 100% black ownership, proven by CSD Report, BBBEE Certificate, or Affidavit.
Location: 10 points for enterprises located in KwaZulu-Natal, proven by utility bill, lease agreement, or proof of residence signed by a Ward Councillor.
General Compliance: Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers. State employees, companies with state employee directors, or close corporations with state employee members are not eligible.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Specific goal: 10 points for 100% black ownership (proof: CSD Report, Company Registration/CIPC, BBBEE Certificate, Affidavit).
Must submit SBD 6.1 to claim points.
Fraudulent claims may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business, and criminal prosecution.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf
No formal contract is deemed accepted until a contract, letter of award, or order form is prepared and executed.
The quotation must remain open for acceptance for 90 days from the RFQ closing date.
Bidders bear all costs of bidding; TIKZN is not liable for any costs.
Fraudulent claims or non-fulfillment of contract conditions may lead to disqualification, cost recovery, contract cancellation, restriction from public sector business for up to 10 years, and criminal prosecution.
Special Conditions
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
No RFQ is accepted until a formal contract/letter of award/order form is executed.
Quotation remains open for 90 days from closing date.
Bidders bear all bidding costs; TIKZN is not liable.
Requirements
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf (RFQ)
Phase 1 Administrative Requirements: Submit proof of CSD registration/SARS PIN; complete SBD 4, SBD1, POPIA consent form, and SBD 6.1.
Phase 2 Compliance: Quote on all requested items/quantities; non-compliance invalidates quotation.
General: Bidders must not be state employees or listed on tender defaulters/restricted suppliers lists.
Section
Source: RFQ202627-27 ESET ENDPOINT (2).pdf
Evaluation uses an 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points).
Specific goals: 10 points for 100% black ownership (proof: CSD Report, BBBEE Certificate, Affidavit); 10 points for enterprise location in KZN (proof: utility bill, lease agreement, proof of residence signed by Ward Councillor).
Bidders must submit SBD 6.1 to claim points; failure results in 0 points.
Tax compliance will be verified before award.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
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