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The evaluation criteria is 80/20 preference point system as presented in the preferential procurement regulations 2022.

Mandatory requirements include completion in full of the bill of quantities boq specification and providing valid company proof of address.

Penalties for non-compliance shall be applicable subject to sla finalization.

The use of correction fluid is strictly prohibited and shall lead to disqualification.

The closing date and time for submission of quotations is 25 March 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The service provider will be remunerated in South African Rands, on a fixed price inclusive of VAT for the service rendered. Payment will be made within 15 days of receipt of the approved invoice according to an agreed payment schedule.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the warranty period for the VPN and firewall license. However, the general conditions of contract mention that the 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.

This RFQ will be evaluated in terms of the 80/20 system prescribed by the preferential procurement regulations, 2022.

Bidders must put their name, CSD MA number, sign, and put the submission date on the RFQ. Complete supporting SBD documents and submit required with their response and BEE certificate sworn affidavit signed by Commissioner of Oath. Only bidders registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) will be considered for evaluation.

The bid notice mentions that penalties may be imposed for delays in delivery or performance, as per clause 22 of the General Conditions of Contract. However, specific penalty details are not provided in this excerpt.

The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenging the RFQ or its specifications.

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The tenderer must submit proof of compliance with specific requirements, including providing compliant battery standby datasheets and certificates for a minimum standby lifespan of 24 hours. The standby batteries shall be of the sealed vent regulated lead acid VRRLA, flame retardant variety and maintenance-free, complying with **** and **** standards. The system must be capable of discharging and re-charging each battery at a pre-determined interval for optimal condition. he tenderer submit proof 100 submitted submitted submitted submitted contractor of compliance to the less than 2 of 5 3 4 of 5 all 5 shall following: 2 supply the en54 provide compliant battery standby datasheet batteries en54 compliance to cater certificate for a the minimum minimum standby lifespan of period of the batteries 24 hours. shall be 510 years. standby batteries shall be of the sealed vent regulated lead acid vrla, flame retardant variety and maintenance free. standby batteries shall comply with **** and **** standards the system must be capable of discharging and re charging each battery at a pre determined interval for purposes of keeping each battery in optimal condition.