Proposal for Telephone and Data Services for KZN Museum
Supply Chain Management Unit
In plain English
The KwaZulu Natal Museum is procuring telephone services including installation of Yeastar P560 PABX and related equipment for a 5-year period. Bidders must be registered on the Central Suppliers Database and preference points are awarded for B-BBEE status.
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The KwaZulu Natal Museum is seeking a service provider for a 60-month telephone and data infrastructure contract. The project involves the supply and installation of a Yeastar PABX system for 100 users, Yealink handsets, and Aruba network switches. The scope includes upgrading internet speeds to 150/200 Mbps, installing a fibre backbone across five floors, and providing a comprehensive service level agreement for voice and data lines. All work will take place at the museum located at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg. The contract duration is five years, and all proposals must be submitted by 14 August 2026.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Clearance Certificate
Contact & how to apply
Name: Supply Chain Management Unit
Email: scm@nmsa.org.za
Phone: 033-341-0500
How to apply: Bidders must deliver their proposals to the physical address of the KwaZulu Natal Museum at 237 Jabu Ndlovu Street, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, before the closing time of 16h00 on 14 August 2026.
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