Provision of WAN and VOIP Services for 36 Months
Shadrack Mafutsa
In plain English
The Commission for Gender Equality is procuring Wide Area Network (WAN) and Voice Over IP (VOIP) services with internet access for 36 months. Bidders must comply with the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act and be registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is seeking a service provider to supply, implement, and maintain a managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and Voice over IP (VoIP) solution. This project covers the CGE Head Office in Johannesburg and nine provincial offices across South Africa. Key deliverables include providing uncapped business-grade internet, integrated security services, and approximately 95 enterprise IP telephone handsets. The contract duration is 36 months, during which the provider must manage the migration from the current system and provide ongoing technical support. Bidders must demonstrate at least ten years of industry experience and possess their own infrastructure to ensure reliable service delivery.
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.
- VAT registration — A registered VAT vendor number with SARS.
Full requirements
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid tax compliance status
- Proof of VAT registration if applicable
- Three verifiable reference letters for similar WAN services from the last three years
- Proof of own infrastructure
- Not listed on National Treasury Register for Tender Defaulters or Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: Shadrack Mafutsa
Email: shadrack@cge.org.za
Phone: 011-403-7182
How to apply: Submit one original and two copies of the tender in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the tender number and description. Deliver the documents to the tender box located at 2 Kotze Street, Women’s Jail, East Wing, Constitution Hill, Braamfontein, 2017.
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