Software Tenders

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the Bitdefender licenses. However, quotations must be delivered via email before the closing date and time of 08 May 2026 at 11:00 AM.

The bid notice does not specify the payment terms. However, it mentions that the NRF guarantees funding is available when issuing a written purchase order.

The bid notice states that the NRF nominates the bidder with the highest combined score for the contract award, subject to the bidder having supplied the relevant administrative documentation.

Bidders must ensure compliance with tax obligations, be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD), and submit their tax compliance status (TCS) PIN. For preference points, a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit must be submitted.

The bid notice mentions that failure to meet performance levels may result in the contracted bidder investigating and reporting on root causes, promptly correcting the failure, and taking preventative measures. Specific penalties are not detailed, but failure to provide renewed licenses will result in the invoice not being paid.

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

The bid notice does not require the submission of samples.

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

The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value for the contract.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a delivery deadline for the services, but the contract period is for twenty-four (24) months.

The bid notice states that The price quotations will be evaluated in accordance with the prescripts of the preferential procurement policy framework act pppfa and its regulations, in particular preference procurement regulation 2022 which stipulate **** preference point system for acquisition of goods or services with rand value equal to or below r50 million inclusive of all applicable tax.

Bidders must hold and submit a valid silver, gold, or platinum certification from Sage. They must also score a minimum of 70 points on the functionality evaluation and submit a CSD report, tax clearance certificate, completed SBD forms, BBBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, valid company registration, copies of owner's ID, and other specified documents.

The bid notice does not require sample submission.

The bid notice states that points for this tender will be awarded for: a price and b specific goals.

The bid notice states that failure on the part of a tenderer to submit proof or documentation required in terms of this tender to claim points for specific goals with the tender, will be interpreted to mean that preference points for specific goals are not claimed.

The bid notice states that if the specific goals have been claimed or obtained on a fraudulent basis or any of the conditions of contract have not been fulfilled, the organ of state may, in addition to any other remedy it may have a disqualify the person from the tendering process b recover costs, losses or damages it has incurred or suffered as a result of that persons conduct c cancel the contract and claim any damages which it has suffered as a result of having to make less favourable arrangements due to such cancellation d recommend that the tenderer or contractor, its shareholders and directors, or only the shareholders and directors who acted on a fraudulent basis, be restricted from obtaining business from any organ of state for a period not exceeding 10 years, after the audi alteram partem hear the other side rule has been applied and e forward the matter for criminal prosecution, if deemed necessary.