We’re looking for certified and experienced Cybersecurity professionals to partner with us on an exciting 5-year panel opportunity with a leading science and innovation entity.
🗓 Deadline to Submit to Us: 25 May 2025 @ 16:30
📌 Reference: JOB755RFQORTENDER
💼 Service Categories: Choose one or more of the following:
- ✅ Cybersecurity Assessment
- ✅ Cybersecurity Incident Response
- ✅ Cyber Threat Detection
💡 What We’re Looking For in a Subcontractor:
To be considered, your company must meet or exceed the scoring requirements of the original EOI:
✅ Technical Scoring Matrix (as per Tender)
📘 1. Company Experience (20%)
- 10 pts – Over 5 years with at least 3 medium–large clients (2000+ employees)
- 5 pts – 2 to 5 years’ experience
- 0 pts – Less than 2 years
🛠️ 2. Category-Specific Experience (80%)
Depending on your category, we will assess you as follows:
🧪 Cybersecurity Assessment
Each item weighted at 16%
| Service | 0 pts | 3 pts (min 3 jobs) | 5 pts (min 5 jobs) | 10 pts (min 10 jobs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web/Mobile App Testing | ❌ No experience | ✅ Basic evidence | ✅ Moderate experience | ✅ Extensive projects |
| Online Footprint Analysis | ❌ None | ✅ Some cases done | ✅ Trusted vendor | ✅ Specialist in field |
| Red Team Services | ❌ None | ✅ Few red team ops | ✅ Delivered >5 | ✅ Proven capability |
| End-to-End Assessments | ❌ None | ✅ Partial scope work | ✅ Good project record | ✅ Full assessments done |
| Vulnerability Management | ❌ None | ✅ Evidence of use | ✅ Mid-sized projects | ✅ Enterprise-level work |
🛡️ Cybersecurity Incident Response
- 40% – Breach/Incident Handling
- 20% – Forensic Analysis
- 20% – Malware Reverse Engineering
| Category | 0 pts | 3 pts (3 jobs) | 5 pts (5 jobs) | 10 pts (10+ jobs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Incident Response | ❌ None | ✅ Basic | ✅ Mid-tier | ✅ Expert Level |
| Forensics | ❌ None | ✅ Intro level | ✅ Moderate | ✅ Specialist |
| Malware Engineering | ❌ None | ✅ Some cases | ✅ 5+ jobs | ✅ Extensive cases |
🛰️ Cyber Threat Detection
- 40% – Threat Hunting
- 40% – Threat Intelligence
Same score levels apply.
📋 Minimum Required Certifications (Submit Evidence):
- At least 4 of the following:
- ✅ CREST (Penetration Testing, Threat Intel, Incident Response)
- ✅ OSCP, CEH, CISSP
- ✅ GPEN, GCIH, GSEC
- Plus at least 1 organisational certification:
- ✅ ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, COBIT
📂 Returnable Documents:
- Company Profile
- Certifications (individual and organisational)
- 3+ Reference Letters or Completion Letters
- Methodology per service
- CVs of Key Staff (optional but boosts scoring)
📧 How to Apply:
Send your documents and proposal by Saturday, 25 May 2025 @ 16:30 to:
📩 Email: buyers@marketdirect.co.za
📝 Subject: JOB755RFQORTENDER – Cybersecurity Subcontractor Submission
🚀 Why Partner With Us?
✅ Long-term 5-year pipeline
✅ As-and-when work flexibility
✅ Competitive margins
✅ Opportunity to scale and gain experience with national science projects
Let’s secure the future together.
Submit before 25 May and join our expert panel bid!