Procurement of 10Gbps Managed Bandwidth Links for Free State Network
SCM
Closing date
2 June 2026
Location
627 Meiring Naude Road-Brummeria-Pretoria-0184
Estimated value
R 2 000 000
Published
19 May 2026
Tender no.
CSIR-RFP-3731-02-06-2026
Description
The CSIR needs 10Gbps fixed-line fibre managed bandwidth links for its Free State Extensions network. The project involves supplying these circuits between specific SANReN sites. Four links are needed: between CUT Welkom and UNISA Kroonstad, UNISA Kroonstad and ARC AGI, ARC AGI and UFS Qwa-Qwa, and UFS Qwa-Qwa and TERACO Durban. Bidders who can deliver the link within 6 months will score higher.
Requirements
- Must be compliant with tax obligations and submit SARS PIN.
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).
- Must have a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
- Company registration certificate(s) required.
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM
Email: tender@csir.co.za
Phone: 012-841-2911
How to apply: Submit proposals electronically to tender@csir.co.za. Clearly reference the RFP number and description in the subject line. Send technical and pricing proposals in separate emails.