Radio/Microwave Maintenance and Supply Services
Rand Water
In plain English
Rand Water is procuring adhoc radio/microwave maintenance services and supply for network infrastructure for 12 months. Bidders must have a valid Frequency Spectrum license or Radio Station license or Radio dealer certificate issued by ICASA.
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Rand Water is seeking a service provider for the maintenance, supply, installation, and configuration of radio and microwave network infrastructure. The work will be performed across 40 sites in Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Free State, and the North-West. Key deliverables include monthly preventative maintenance, hardware and software updates, troubleshooting, and the installation of new radio/microwave equipment. The contract duration is twelve months. The successful bidder must ensure a 1-hour response time for support calls and maintain a 48-hour outage limit to avoid financial penalties. The project involves critical infrastructure support at major water stations and depots.
What you need to qualify
- 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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid ICASA spectrum, radio station, or radio dealer license
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Four written client references for similar projects
- CVs and certifications for at least two technical staff
- Proof of ownership for spectrum analyzer and planning software
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
Contact & how to apply
Name: Khutso Ramafalo
Email: kramafal@randwater.co.za
Phone: 011-682-0213
How to apply: Submissions must be emailed to kramafal@randwater.co.za and radebe@randwater.co.za before the closing date of 07 August 2026 at 23:59pm.
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