Supply and Maintenance of GNSS NTP Systems
ATNS
This tender closed on 11 September 2026
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Compulsory briefing has closed
Held on 6 July 2026 at 12:00 · Microsoft Teams. Attendance was required to bid.
In plain English
The tender is for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support of GNSS NTP time clock synchronisation systems with a 15-year lifecycle. Bidders must submit through the National Treasury e-Submission system.
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ATNS is seeking a service provider to supply, install, and maintain a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Network Time Protocol (NTP) synchronisation system. The project aims to replace obsolete equipment and establish new time-keeping infrastructure across various Air Traffic Management and Control sites in South Africa. The system must ensure high accuracy and reliability for a 15-year lifecycle. Key deliverables include the supply of hardware such as GPS antennas, NTP servers, routers, and switches, alongside comprehensive project management, testing, and training. The contractor will be responsible for a 12-month Period of Beneficial Use followed by a long-term maintenance and support phase. The project requires strict adherence to technical specifications, including redundancy and security protocols, and all documentation must be submitted in English.
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 National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Mandatory attendance at the Microsoft Teams briefing session
- Valid ISO 9001 Quality Management System certification
- Proven experience in similar time synchronisation projects
- Valid B-BBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit
- Valid public liability and workers compensation insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: Siyabonga Ncube
Email: Siyabongancu@atns.co.za
Phone: 011-607-1000
How to apply: Bidders must submit their proposals via the National Treasury e-Submission (e-Tender) system. Alternatively, hard copies can be delivered to ATNS Company Limited, Eastgate Office Park, Block C, South Boulevard Road, Bruma, 2298, South Africa.
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