Hosting of Telephone and Internet Services for Municipality
T Hlatshwayo
In plain English
The tender is for hosting telephone systems and internet services for three years. Eligible bidders must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database and Okhahlamba Local Municipality's database.
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The Okhahlamba Local Municipality invites bids for the hosting of telephone systems and internet services over a three-year period. The project requires the supply, installation, and management of an enterprise UCC PABX and Contact Center solution, alongside SD-WAN and internet connectivity. Key deliverables include providing dual WAN connectivity for the main municipal building and a disaster recovery site, implementing Fortinet security architecture, and supporting 150 users. The service provider must ensure 99.9% network availability and provide high-end handsets for executive staff. All work must follow professional project management standards, including risk management and change control. The contract duration is three years, and the work will be performed in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal.
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
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS status pin
- Valid company registration documents
- Relevant industry certifications (ICASA, ISPA, ISO, and OEM device certifications)
- Minimum of 5 contactable references for similar projects
- Technical staff certifications (CCIE, ITIL, CISSP, CCDP, and PMP)
Contact & how to apply
Name: T Hlatshwayo
Email: thembeka.hlathwayo@okhahlamba.gov.za
Phone: 036-448-8040
How to apply: Sealed bids must be hand-delivered or couriered to the Okhahlamba Local Municipality bid box located at 259 Kingsway Street, Municipal Building, Bergville, 3350. Emailed or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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