Provision of Managed Bandwidth Links for SANReN.
CSIR
In plain English
The CSIR is procuring managed bandwidth links for SANReN sites in the Western Cape Garden Route. The tender is open to all providers capable of delivering the specified technical requirements.
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The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) invites proposals for the provision of five managed 10Gbps bandwidth links for the South African National Research Network (SANReN) in the Western Cape Garden Route. The project involves end-to-end connectivity between specific sites, including Cape Town, Hermanus, George, and Port Elizabeth. The successful bidder will be responsible for the design, physical installation, and optical engineering of these links. The contract duration is five years. Bidders must provide a comprehensive Service Level Agreement (SLA) featuring 24/7 Network Operations Centre support, with a 4-hour response time and 8-hour restoration time. Full project delivery is expected within three months of the award. The tender closes on 11 November 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Minimum 70% overall technical score and 50% per individual criterion
- Valid Electronic Communications Network Service (ECNS) license
- Audited financial statements confirming status as a going concern
- Clearance from National Treasury Register of Tender Defaulters and Restricted Suppliers
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: Tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Bidders must register on the CSIR Electronic Bid Submission Portal at www.tenders.csir.co.za. Proposals must be uploaded to the portal in three separate folders (Mandatory Documents, Technical Proposal, and Pricing Proposal) before 16:30 on 11 November 2026. Files must not exceed 20MB each.
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