Provision of SD-WAN Fiber Internet Services.
Rhulane Baloyi
In plain English
The CIPC is seeking an ICT services provider to supply SD-WAN dedicated fiber links with active-active failover internet services for a 5-year contract. Bidders must submit an original Tax Clearance Certificate for quotations exceeding R30,000 and comply with CIPC's confidentiality and procurement conditions.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) invites bids for an ICT services provider to supply and maintain SD-WAN fiber internet connectivity. The project involves installing active-active failover links with a total bandwidth of 2600Mbps across the Head Office in Pretoria and branches in Johannesburg and Cape Town. The scope includes supplying HPE Aruba networking hardware, which will become CIPC property. The contract duration is five years, with an option to renew. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 30 June 2026 at the DTI Campus in Pretoria. Bidders must provide a comprehensive implementation proposal, project plan, and skilled technical resources to ensure 99.5% uptime and 24/7 support.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate PIN
- Proof of Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration
- HPE/Aruba Gold or Platinum OEM accreditation certificate
- Minimum 5 years Aruba Networks and 3 years HPE Aruba SD-WAN experience
- Minimum 3 contactable reference letters for completed Aruba projects
- Two skilled resources with valid SD-WAN certification
Contact & how to apply
Name: Rhulane Baloyi
Email: rbaloyi@cipc.co.za
Phone: 071-877-3445
How to apply: Bids must be hand-delivered to the Tender Box at the Reception, Block F, The DTI Campus, 77 Meintjies Street, Sunnyside, Pretoria, by 11:00 AM on 14 July 2026. Submissions must include one hard copy and one USB containing the technical and price proposals in separate folders.
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