Tender Summary: Supply and Delivery of SSL Certificate Software

Objectives

The primary objective is to renew and supply a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate to maintain encrypted communications and verify the authenticity of the Knysna Municipality’s official web domain and all associated extensions.

Scope

• Supply and delivery of one (1) Wildcard SSL certificate.
• Certificate coverage must extend to the primary domain and all subdomains/extensions.
• Renewal effective from the current certificate’s anniversary date.
• Maximum allowable contract value: R30,000.00 (excluding VAT).

Technical Requirements

• Submission of a formal, itemized price quotation with a clear product description demonstrating compliance with minimum specifications.
• Proof of authorization as a certified reseller or supplier of the tendered SSL certificate software.
• Completed compliance declaration confirming adherence to all special conditions.
• Mandatory municipal procurement documentation, including Tax Clearance Certificate, B-BBEE verification certificate, CSD registration, and all prescribed MBD compliance forms.

Skills Requirements

The tender does not outline detailed implementation or technical support skills. Suppliers are expected to possess:

• Valid certification or direct authorization to distribute/resell the specified SSL certificate brand.
• Operational competence in digital certificate lifecycle management, including issuance, deployment, and automated renewal procedures.
• Administrative capability to prepare compliant commercial submissions and navigate municipal procurement compliance frameworks.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Wildcard SSL Certificate: A single digital certificate that secures a base domain and an unlimited number of subdomains beneath it (e.g., *.knysna.gov.za), significantly simplifying administration and reducing costs compared to purchasing individual certificates per subdomain.
• 80/20 Preference Point System: A South African public procurement scoring model where up to 80 points are allocated based on competitive pricing, and up to 20 points are awarded for specific socio-economic goals, primarily Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status levels.
• Tax Clearance Certificate (TCC): An official SARS-issued document confirming that a bidder’s tax obligations are fully settled or satisfactorily arranged, which is a mandatory prerequisite for contract award in South African municipal tenders.