Tender Summary: Supply and Delivery of Network Cable Trunking and Clean-Up

Objectives

The primary objective is to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to supply and deliver network cable trunking and clean-up services for the Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Local Municipality. The project aims to reorganise existing network cabling, remove obsolete infrastructure, upgrade outdated switching equipment, and ensure a safe, compliant, and professionally managed IT environment.

Scope of Work

• Identify and categorise existing live/used and unused Ethernet cables (Cat5 and Cat6).
• Neatly organise and secure live/used cables using full-moon or half-moon trunking.
• Strip and remove all unused cables from the premises.
• Replace an existing 8-port network hub with a new 24-port network switch at Creighton Hall, including wall mounting.
• Replace torn or damaged cables with new Cat6 Ethernet cable.
• Supply all required materials, including the 24-port switch, mounting cabinet, trunking, and replacement Cat6 cables.

Technical Requirements

• Demonstrate competency in structured cabling practices, including accurate cable identification, separation, and disposal.
• Utilise appropriate trunking systems (full-moon or half-moon) to route and protect cables securely without compromising functionality or aesthetics.
• Install and wall-mount a 24-port network switch and associated cabinet following standard IT infrastructure guidelines.
• Supply Cat6 Ethernet cables that meet recognised industry performance standards for data transmission.
• Ensure all installations comply with municipal safety, electrical, and workplace health standards.
• Deliver all supplied goods to the designated municipal site and complete the clean-up process upon installation.

Skills and Experience Requirements

• Proven experience in similar network infrastructure, cabling, and IT hardware installation projects.
• Technical proficiency in identifying, managing, stripping, and upgrading Ethernet cabling systems.
• Ability to safely handle live network cables while preserving operational connectivity.
• Competence in mounting network hardware, securing cabinets, and ensuring orderly cable management.
• Strong administrative capability to compile and submit all mandatory municipal compliance documentation, including tax clearance, CSD registration, proof of no municipal debt, and fully completed MBD forms.
• Submission of verifiable past project references detailing client names, project descriptions, contract values, and completion years.

Explanation of Unusual or Complicated Terms

• Full-moon and Half-moon Trunking: Semi-circular and flat cable management channels used to route, protect, and organise network cables along walls or ceilings. Full-moon trunking provides greater cable capacity, while half-moon trunking is flatter and suited for confined spaces.
• 80/20 Preferential Procurement System: A South African public procurement scoring framework where 80 points are allocated to price competitiveness and 20 points are awarded for specific socio-economic goals (e.g., local jurisdiction presence, black ownership, women/youth/disability empowerment).
• MBD Forms: Standardised Municipal Bidding Documents mandated by South African government procurement regulations. They serve as official declarations for tax compliance, conflict of interest, supply chain management practices, and preference point claims.