Request for Proposals (rfp) the Provision of Multiple 10gbps Managed Bandwidth Services for the Refresh of Eastern Cape Rural Links

CSIRFP 3722-11-03-2026

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Tender Closed on: 2026-03-23 16:30

Computer Networks Installation and Maintenance, Information and Communications Technology, Network Cabling Supplies, Installation and Maintenance, Telecommunications, Broadcasting and WiFi

Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Pretoria

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

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Tender Number: CSIRFP 3722-11-03-2026
Department: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Tender Type: Request for Proposal
Province: National
Closing Date: Monday, 23 March 2026 - 16:30
Place where goods, works or services are required: Meiring Naudé Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0001
Special Conditions: N/A
ENQUIRIES:
Contact Person: Supply Chain Management
Email: [email protected]
Telephone number: 012-841-2911
FAX Number: N/A
BRIEFING SESSION:
Is there a briefing session?: NO Is it compulsory? NO
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Tender Summary

Objectives

The primary objective of this tender is to procure multiple 10Gbps managed bandwidth services to refresh and enhance the connectivity of rural links within the Eastern Cape region. The aim is to establish reliable, high-capacity network links between specified sites over a contract period of five years, ensuring improved connectivity and network performance for the involved institutions.

Scope

The scope of the tender includes the provision of managed bandwidth services across various links connecting designated sites, such as WSU Queenstown, UFH Bhisho, WSU Whittlesea, CUT Bloemfontein, IS Bloemfontein, UFH East London, and IS East London. The services encompass the installation, management, monitoring, maintenance, and repair of the 10Gbps links, with options for cross-connects between equipment where specified. The contract duration is five years, with the possibility of negotiations on payment terms.

Technical Requirements

  • Provision of multiple 10Gbps managed bandwidth links as specified in the route descriptions.
  • All pricing must be fixed, quoted in Rands exclusive of VAT, and inclusive of service level costs such as monitoring, maintenance, and repairs.
  • Availability of options for cross-connects between supplier equipment and CSIR equipment for the full contract duration.
  • Service delivery must meet specified performance and reliability standards, with monitoring and maintenance included in the service costs.
  • Pricing should include both monthly and annual rates, with fixed prices for the entire five-year period.

Skills Requirements

  • Technical expertise in deploying and managing high-capacity (10Gbps) network links.
  • Experience in providing managed bandwidth services, including monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Capability to install and manage cross-connects between different network equipment and sites.
  • Ability to negotiate and adapt payment and service terms as per contractual requirements.
  • Proficiency in providing detailed and fixed pricing in Rands, with clear unit rates for monthly and yearly billing.
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