Appointment of a service provider for a network security infrastructure refresh. This includes the replacement of seven firewalls, complete with 5-year hardware support.
About This Opportunity
Award by National Research Foundation (South Africa, governance & public sector): Appointment of a service provider for a network. Awarded to NEC XON SYSTEMS.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of ZAR 1.1 million.
Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Appointment of a service provider for a network security infrastructure refresh. This includes the replacement of seven firewalls, complete with 5-year hardware support.
Contracting authority: National Research Foundation
Category: Information and communication
Tender type: Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Province: Gauteng
Conditions: The are multiple delivery address and Delivery addresses have been listed on page 16 of the bid document
Briefing venue: https://meet.google.com/xap-bqrn-kqr?authuser=0&hs=122
Delivery location: 211 Nana Sita-Pretoria-Pretoria-0040
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on September 4, 2025. Last refreshed 63 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About National Research Foundation
National Research Foundation has issued 186 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 8 currently open and 53 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: August 19, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is ZAR 1,117,302 - ZAR 1,117,302. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to NEC XON SYSTEMS. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by National Research Foundation in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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