Cisco duo essential licenses – RFQ in gauteng | government tender

Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 11:00

Validity period: 30 days from closing date

Contract period: 12 months

Enquiries: [email protected]

Submission email: [email protected]

Submission method: email only, in PDF format.

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 10 November 2026 at 11:00

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure): discloses any connection between the bidder and the state or the procuring institution; false disclosure disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims preference points for specific goals; failure to submit proof means no preference points are claimed.
• CSD report or unique supplier number from the Central Supplier Database.
• Valid Cisco Partner / Reseller Authorization Certificate.
• Certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit (with SANAS logo visible on certificate) to claim preference points.

Disqualification risks:

• Any required form unsigned or omitted.
• Bids received after the closing time.
• Non-compliance with mandatory requirements (e.g., missing Cisco authorization certificate).

Evaluation in three stages:

• Stage 1: Administrative – all standard bid documents signed, CSD report or unique number attached.
• Stage 2: Mandatory – valid Cisco Partner / Reseller Authorization Certificate required; non-compliance disqualifies.
• Stage 3: Price and preference points under the 80/20 system (PPPFA):
• 80 points for price.
• 15 points for at least 51% black ownership.
• 5 points for at least 30% black woman ownership.

Preference points require certified B-BBEE certificates or sworn affidavits indicating ownership percentages.

Renewal of 200 Cisco Duo Essential license subscriptions for 12 months.

Account ID: 2210-8803-24

Account name: South African Qualifications Authority

Country/Region: South Africa

Service level: 100% delivery for the duration of the contract.

Penalty: 15% of the monthly invoice fee per incident for failure to meet service level.

No specific experience or qualification requirements stated beyond holding a valid Cisco Partner / Reseller Authorization Certificate.

No specific quality management requirements stated beyond the service level target of 100% delivery for the duration of the contract.

CSD registration: submit a recent Central Supplier Database report or unique supplier number.

B-BBEE: submit original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SANAS logo must be visible on the certificate.

Cisco authorization: valid Cisco Partner / Reseller Authorization Certificate required.

POPIA: bidders must comply with their obligations under POPIA when sharing personal information.

Three-stage evaluation: administrative, mandatory, price and preference points. Mandatory requirement: valid Cisco Partner / Reseller Authorization Certificate. Price and preference points: 80 points price, 15 points for 51% black ownership, 5 points for 30% black woman ownership.