Service Provider for Internet Connectivity at Remote Office
Siphokazi Shude
Compulsory briefing — you must attend to bid
21 September 2026 at 09:00 · Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, R103, KwaZulu-Natal.
In plain English
The NRF is procuring a service provider to supply, install, configure, commission, and support business-grade internet connectivity for a remote office. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and comply with B-BBEE requirements.
Always check the official documentDescription
The National Research Foundation (SAEON) is seeking a service provider to supply, install, and maintain business-grade internet connectivity for a remote office located at the Midmar Nature Reserve in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal. The project requires a stable, uncapped, and unlimited internet solution with a minimum speed of 30 to 40 Mbps to support up to eight users. The contract will span a period of three years. The selected provider must manage all necessary equipment, including routers and cabling, and provide ongoing technical support and incident management. The service must be a fixed-site solution, such as fibre or microwave, to ensure consistent performance. The closing date for this tender is 25 September 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must possess a valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Must provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Must hold a valid Letter of Good Standing (COID Act)
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siphokazi Shude
Email: s.shude@saeon.nrf.ac.za
Phone: 021-019-5154
How to apply: Applications must be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za by the closing date and time.
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