OTN Installation and Training for Telecoms Department
PRASA
In plain English
The tender is for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of OTN for the Telecoms Department in the Gauteng region. Bidders must be accredited on OTN MPLS-TP and registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
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PRASA is seeking a service provider to conduct OTN installation, configuration, and maintenance training for its Telecoms Department in the Gauteng region. The project involves training 10 technicians through both theoretical classroom sessions and hands-on practical exercises. Key deliverables include comprehensive training manuals, the provision of lunch for all participants, and the issuance of Certificates of Competence to those who pass the assessments. The training must cover system design, software configuration, troubleshooting, and cybersecurity. The work must be completed by a qualified and accredited training provider with specific expertise in OTN MPLS-TP systems.
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.
Full requirements
- Accredited training provider for OTN MPLS-TP or relevant vendor certification
- Proven experience in similar projects via appointment letters or completion certificates
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status Pin
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
Contact & how to apply
Name: khuthadzo Tshikhudo
Email: khuthadzo.tshikhudo@prasa.com
Phone: 011-085-7060
How to apply: Applications must be hand-delivered to the Ground Floor, Shosholoza Meyl Junction, Corner of Leyds and Simmonds Street, Braamfontein. No email, fax, or late submissions will be accepted.
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