Supply and Support of Fibre Termination Nodes
ATNS
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and support of fibre termination nodes at various control centres. The document does not specify eligibility criteria for bidders.
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Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) invites tenders for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and 15-year support of Fibre Termination Nodes. The project aims to establish a resilient fibre ring network across multiple locations, including O.R. Tambo, King Shaka, Cape Town, Chief Dawid Stuurman, George, King Phalo, Bram Fischer, Kimberley, Upington, and the Aviation Training Academy. Key deliverables include the decommissioning of old equipment, system integration, comprehensive staff training, and the implementation of an Integrated Logistic Support Plan. The project follows a phased approach: Development, Implementation, Validation, and Application. Contractors must ensure 99.98% system availability and provide a 15-year maintenance guarantee. All work must comply with ISO standards and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The project requires a turnkey solution with a focus on long-term lifecycle management and technical support.
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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid OEM installer/reseller certification or endorsement letter
- Proven experience in similar fibre or industrial switching projects
- ISO 9001 certification or compliant Quality Management System
- ISO 14001 alignment for Environmental and Waste Management
- Qualified Project Manager, Engineer, and IT Specialist personnel
- Valid Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Commissioner
- Unconditional bank guarantee for 20% of contract value
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyabonga Ncube
Email: siyabongancu@atns.co.za
Phone: 011-607-1325
How to apply: Submit bids via the National Treasury e-Submission (e-Tender) portal. Physical copies may be delivered to ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298. Ensure submissions are structured in three distinct parcels (Administrative, Technical, and Price) as per the RFP instructions.
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