Provision of Internet and Network Services for CEF and SANPC.
Wellem Mkhulu Skhosana
In plain English
The tender is for the appointment of a service provider to implement internet, firewall, network switches, Dell VXRAIL, and VMware for CEF and SANPC-Refinery. Bidders must have a Network Operation Centre in South Africa, OEM partnerships, ISPA membership, ICASA certification, and Dell and VMware accreditation.
Always check the official documentDescription
The Central Energy Fund (CEF) invites tenders for the supply, installation, and management of internet connectivity, managed firewalls, VMware, VxRail, and network switches. The work will take place at the CEF Head Office in Sandton and the SANPC-Refinery in Durban. Key deliverables include two dedicated 500 Mbps fiber lines per site, a secure private APN solution with 300 SIM cards, high-availability firewall clusters, and core/access network switches. The project also requires 36 months of support, maintenance, and licensing for VMware and Dell VxRail environments. The contract duration is three years, with specific hardware upgrades scheduled for the second year. Bidders must provide comprehensive network topology, configuration reports, and training for ICT staff. The tender is issued by CEF (SOC) Ltd under reference number ISP/10/2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Valid ISPA membership
- Valid ICASA certification for equipment
- Dell and VMware accreditation or partnership certificates
- Proof of South African Network Operation Centre (NOC) existence
- Insurance coverage for all supplied network equipment
Contact & how to apply
Name: Wellem Mkhulu Skhosana
Email: wellems@cefgroup.co.za
Phone: 010-201-4793
How to apply: Proposals must be submitted via email to scm-it@cefgroup.co.za. Links to external files will not be accepted. Bidders must not copy (CC/BCC) any CEF SCM representative in their email response, as this will lead to immediate disqualification.
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