Provision of WAN and Managed Services for Legal Aid SA.
Legal Aid South Africa
In plain English
Legal Aid South Africa is procuring a next-generation national Wide Area Network and related managed services for 60 months. Bidders must be suitably qualified prime service providers.
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Legal Aid South Africa invites bids for the provision of a next-generation Wide Area Network (WAN), secure internet connectivity, managed security, and disaster recovery services. The project covers approximately 130 offices nationwide and includes managed mobile connectivity and 24/7 monitoring. The contract duration is 60 months, with a full implementation and transition period of six months. Bidders must provide a scalable solution that includes hardware, software, and managed service support. The tender follows a two-envelope system where technical and pricing proposals must be submitted separately. The project aims to modernize IT infrastructure to support Legal Aid SA’s national operations. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days from the closing date of 19 October 2026.
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.
- B-BBEE certificate — A B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit confirming your contribution level.
Full requirements
- Active registration on National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Verifiable reference letters for similar scale and complexity projects
- Project team with specified senior-level qualifications and experience
- Capability for 24/7 managed security and vendor-supported lifecycle management
Contact & how to apply
Name: Dr. Joe Khosa
Email: JoeK@legal-aid.co.za
Phone: 011-877-2000
How to apply: Submit one printed copy of the proposal and one printed copy of the pricing in separate files, along with an exact electronic copy on a USB flash drive. Deliver to the tender box at Legal Aid House, 29 De Beer Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, by 11:00 on 19 October 2026.
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