Dmarc Tenders

The proposals will be evaluated in phases, including functional evaluation and preference point system, with objective criteria applied in phase four. phase three: preference point system

Bidders must provide proof of Microsoft partnership and DMARC/vulnerability tool partnerships, CVs of qualified personnel, and contactable references. the bidder must provide proof that they are an authorised partner of microsoft

A due diligence and/or site inspection may be conducted at the ECIC's discretion. at the ecics discretion, a due diligence and/or site inspection may be conducted on the identified bidder.

Bidders may be disqualified for failing to provide required information, having non-compliant tax affairs, or having directors with questionable integrity. all bidders that fail to provide the required information and documentation will be disqualified from further evaluation.

The bid closes punctually at 12:00 PM on 04 May 2026. No late submissions will be considered under any circumstances.

The bid document does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that payments shall be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The General Conditions of Contract state that the supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty shall remain valid for twelve 12 months after the goods have been delivered and accepted, or for eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment, whichever period concludes earlier, unless specified otherwise in SCC.

The proposals will be evaluated on a four-phase approach: administrative compliance, mandatory evaluation, functionality evaluation (requiring a minimum of 70 points), and price and specific goals evaluation using an 80/20 preference point system.

Bidders must hold an ICASA license, be a Cisco OEM/OSM, be ISO **** and ISO **** certified, and submit security operations centre (SOC) and SIEM OEM confirmation letters and architecture documents. They must also demonstrate proven previous experience and have qualified technical resources.

The General Conditions of Contract state that if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the specified periods, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for a site visit.

The bid notice does not mention any requirement for sample submission.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the bid.

The bid notice does not specify the estimated total value of the contract.

The bid notice states that delivery of the goods shall be made by the supplier in accordance with the terms specified in the contract.

The bid notice states that he method and conditions of payment to be made to the supplier under this contract shall be specified in scc.

The bid notice states that he supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials unless provided otherwise in the contract.

The bid notice states that he bidder obtaining the highest number of total points will be awarded the contract.

The bid notice states that bidders must register on the central supplier database csd to upload mandatory information namely: business registration directorship membershipidentity numbers tax compliance status and banking information for verification purposes.

The bid notice states that if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services using the current prime interest rate calculated for each day of the delay until actual delivery or performance.