Supply and Installation of Network Switches.
Bokamoso Legong
In plain English
The Council for Medical Schemes is procuring the removal of existing network switches and the supply, installation, configuration, and commissioning of new network switches. Bidders must be compliant with tax obligations and registered on the Central Supplier Database.
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The Council for Medical Schemes is seeking a service provider to replace existing network switches at their offices in Centurion. The project involves removing old hardware and installing, configuring, and commissioning new enterprise-class core and access switches. Key deliverables include a centralized management platform, 36 months of OEM technical support, and 24 months of 24/7 maintenance with a 4-hour on-site response time. Bidders must attend a compulsory site inspection on 6 November 2026. The work must be completed according to an agreed implementation plan, with payments tied to specific project milestones.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Registered company — An active CIPC-registered company in good standing.
- 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.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status (TCS) or SARS PIN
- Registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Two testimonials confirming previous network switch installation experience
- Valid OEM-issued reseller certificate or letter of good standing
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC company registration documents
Contact & how to apply
Name: Bokamoso Legong
Email: b.legong@medicalschemes.co.za
Phone: 012-431-0500
How to apply: Bids must be submitted via email to b.legong@medicalschemes.co.za and RFQIT@medicalschemes.co.za. Submissions via cloud-based file sharing services such as WeTransfer, Google Drive, or Dropbox will not be accepted.
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