The cross-border road transport agency (c-brta) is seeking quotations for a comprehensive cybersecurity insurance policy to cover business losses, third-party liability, and cyber incident response. The tender is open to qualified insurance service providers who can meet the specified cover amounts and comply with the agency's procurement requirements.
Key Requirements
Submit bid via email to [email protected] by 06 August 2026 at 11:00.
Must include all mandatory documents: SBD 1, CSD report, Tax PIN, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4, Annexure A, SBD 6.1, and price quotation on letterhead.
Pricing must be firm and valid for 60 working days; include Licence Fee for Year 1 and Year 2, plus 50 hours support and maintenance over 24 months (time and material).
Cover must include specified benefits with minimum amounts: Business Interruption R5M, Third Party Claims R5M, Data Restoration R2.5M, etc.
Evaluation uses 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price, 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE level, women-owned, disabled-owned).
Bidders must be registered on CSD and tax compliant; failure to disclose all related enterprises may lead to disqualification.
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RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf
The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) is seeking a service provider for cyber security insurance cover. The tender requires bidders to provide comprehensive cyber insurance including business interruption, data restoration, cyber extortion, third-party liability, regulatory expenses, and other cyber-related coverages. The contract is for two years with specific coverage limits and includes support and maintenance services. The evaluation will use the 80/20 preference point system, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals (B-BBEE, women-owned, and disabled-owned enterprises).
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Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf
This RFQ seeks to appoint a service provider to provide cybersecurity insurance cover for the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA).
The cover must include business loss, third party liability, and protection against various cyber threats (malware, ransomware, data breach, social engineering, etc.).
Required cover benefit amounts range from R250,000 to R5,000,000 for different categories.
The contract is for an initial period with licence fees for Year 1 and Year 2, plus support and maintenance services for 24 months.
Important Dates
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
Closing date: 06 August 2026
Closing time: 11:00
No briefing session (compulsory and non-compulsory both marked N/A).
Bid validity period: 60 working days from the closing date.
Contact Information
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
For enquiries (bidding procedure and technical): Use the same email address [email protected]
No specific contact person, telephone number, or physical address provided in the document.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
Submit your bid response strictly via email to [email protected]. Bids sent to any other address will not be considered.
Closing date: 06 August 2026 at 11:00. Late bids will not be accepted.
All bids must be submitted on the official forms provided (do not re-type).
Required returnable documents (failure to submit any may lead to disqualification):
Completed and signed SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid)
Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration Report
Bidder's Tax Compliance System PIN (or CSD number if no PIN)
Sworn Affidavit or valid B-BBEE Certificate
Completed and signed SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure)
Bidder's Disclosure Annexure A (declare all enterprises linked to directors)
Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim)
Price quotation on company letterhead
Bidders will be given 7 days to correct non-tax compliance and 3 days to fully disclose information on standard bidding documents; failure will lead to disqualification.
Bids must be valid for 60 working days from the closing date.
No news releases concerning this RFQ or award without C-BRTA consent.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
Evaluation is in two steps:
Step 1: Mandatory compliance – submission of all required documents (see submission guidelines). Non-submission of any mandatory item results in immediate disqualification.
Step 2: Price and Specific Goals (80/20 preference point system).
Price points (max 80): Calculated using formula Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin), where Pt = price of bid under consideration, Pmin = lowest acceptable bid price.
Specific Goals points (max 20):
B-BBEE Level 1–4 (or sworn affidavit): 10 points
Women owned enterprises (verified via CSD): 5 points
Enterprises owned by disabled people (medical report): 5 points
Bidders must indicate how they claim points for each specific goal in the SBD 6.1 form.
Non-submission of SBD 6.1 results in zero points for specific goals.
The applicable preference point system is 80/20 (for requirements up to R50 million).
Technical Specifications
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
The service provider must provide cybersecurity insurance cover for the Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA).
Scope of cover includes:
Business Loss Cover:
Business interruption loss
Data restoration costs
Cyber extortion costs
Liability for Third Party Claims:
Third party claims
Multimedia liability claims
Regulatory expenses and penalties
PCI fines and penalties
Protection against damage from:
Malware, ransomware, virus or computer attacks
Extortion demands by cyber-criminals
Data breach or Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS) attacks
Information system compromises/breaches
Financial losses from data breaches and cyber events (internal or external)
Lost business profits, expenses during cyber incident
Media liability for infringement and electronic content
Social engineering fraud (employees tricked into fraudulent payments)
Business profit loss due to reputational damage after a publicized cyber-attack
Defending class-action lawsuits and paying settlements from cyber-attacks
Additional cover benefits to include:
Credit monitoring and public relations services
Customer data breach notification and response plan
Identity recovery protection
Restoring personal identities of affected customers
Recovering compromised data
Repairing damaged computer systems
Restoring and recreating data
Required cover benefit amounts:
Business Interruption Loss: R5,000,000
Multimedia Liability Claims: R5,000,000
Regulatory Expenses and Penalties: R5,000,000
Third Party Claims: R5,000,000
Data Restoration Costs: R2,500,000
Cyber Extortion Costs: R2,500,000
PCI Fines and Penalties: R500,000
Funds Protect: R250,000
Emergency Response Costs: R5,000,000
C-BRTA profile for underwriting: Annual revenue ~R350m, total assets R350m, ~295 employees, PII ~5,000 records, PHI ~300 records, cybersecurity posture includes CISO/DPO, firewalls, daily backups, incident response plan.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
Complete the supplied pricing schedule (firm prices) and sign off.
Pricing must be submitted on company letterhead.
Pricing schedule includes:
Licence Fee Year 1 (quantity 1)
Licence Fee Year 2 (quantity 1)
Support and Maintenance services for 24 months (50 hours, on a time and material basis, not a retainer)
Bidders may add other applicable costs not covered by the C-BRTA pricing schedule.
Prices must be valid for 60 days from the closing date.
VAT must be included; total price VAT inclusive.
All delivery costs must be included in the bid price.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf (RFQ)
Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) – attach CSD report.
Must provide SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or CSD number. If no PIN, provide CSD number.
For consortia/joint ventures/sub-contractors, each party must submit separate TCS certificate/PIN/CSD number.
Must submit a valid B-BBEE Certificate or sworn affidavit (for Level 1–4) to claim preference points.
Bidders must not be persons in the service of the state, nor have directors who are persons in the service of the state.
Must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or List of Restricted Suppliers.
Must complete Bidder's Disclosure (SBD 4) and Annexure A, declaring all interests in other enterprises.
Foreign suppliers must complete the Questionnaire to Bidding Foreign Suppliers.
Specific goals for preference points:
B-BBEE Level 1–4: 10 points
Women owned enterprises (verified via CSD): 5 points
Enterprises owned by disabled people (medical report): 5 points
Failure to submit required compliance documents may render the bid invalid.
Contractual Terms
Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf
This RFQ is subject to Government Procurement: General Contract Conditions (July 2011), Special Contract Conditions, and any other contract conditions to be finalised during contracting.
The successful bidder will be required to sign a written contract form (SBD7).
Bidders must not make any news releases concerning this RFQ or the award without C-BRTA consent.
If conflicting information appears on different platforms, the RFQ document takes precedence.
In case of fraud or non-fulfilment of contract conditions, C-BRTA may:
Disqualify the bidder
Recover costs, losses, or damages
Cancel the contract and claim damages
Recommend restriction from state business for up to 10 years
Forward for criminal prosecution
Bid validity: 60 working days from closing date.
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Source: RFQ 13-07-2026 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR CYBER SECURITY INSURANCE COVER .pdf
Additional evaluation criteria beyond the standard 80/20 system:
Step 1: Mandatory compliance – all required documents must be submitted; non-submission leads to disqualification.
Step 2: Price (80 points) and Specific Goals (20 points).
Specific goals are: B-BBEE Level 1–4 (10 points), women owned (5 points), disabled owned (5 points).
Bidders must complete SBD 6.1 to claim specific goals points; non-submission results in zero points.
The price formula is Ps = 80(1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin).
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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