Appointment of Internet Service Providers for Municipal Buildings.
MR DM Fourie
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
25 June 2026 at 10:00 · Legal Services Boardroom, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith
In plain English
The Alfred Duma Local Municipality is seeking to appoint Internet Service Providers for a period of three years. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and provide a BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
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The Alfred Duma Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of an Internet Service Provider for a three-year period. The project involves providing wireless and fibre optic internet services to various municipal buildings in Ladysmith, including a high-speed Layer 2 fibre link between key offices. The provider must ensure 99% uptime and manage all necessary line installations. Key technical requirements include symmetrical, uncapped, and unshaped connectivity for main sites, with specific speed tiers ranging from 5Mbps to 1000Mbps. Installation timelines are set at 5 working days for wireless and 60 working days for fibre. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability through previous project experience to meet a 70% functionality threshold.
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
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid Tax Clearance Certificate
- Proof of up-to-date municipal rates and service charges
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Audited financial statements for the past three years
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Proof of previous project experience with appointment letters and references
- Signed Joint Venture Agreement if applicable
Contact & how to apply
Name: MR DM Fourie
Email: dmfourie@alfredduma.gov.za
Phone: 036-637-2231
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes and deposited into the bid box located at the Public Entrance, Ground Floor, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith. Emailed or faxed submissions are not accepted.
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