Provision of SD-WAN and Telephony Services
Zanele Hlatshwayo
In plain English
CATHSSETA is procuring SD-WAN and telephony services including design, implementation, management, and support. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and provide a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
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CATHSSETA invites bids for the design, implementation, and management of a fully managed SD-WAN network infrastructure. The project covers the Head Office in Midrand and regional offices in KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, and the Free State. Key deliverables include SD-WAN connectivity, voice and Microsoft Teams integration, APN mobile services, data centre co-location, and hardware supply. The contract duration is 40 months and includes ongoing maintenance, support, and skills transfer to internal staff. Bidders must provide enterprise-grade servers and switching infrastructure as specified. The closing date for this tender is 15 September 2026.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- CIPC company registration documents
- Relevant industry certifications for the proposed technology solution
- Five contactable references for similar projects completed within five years
- CVs and qualification certificates for key technical personnel
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zanele Hlatshwayo
Email: tenders@cathsseta.org.za
Phone: 011-217-0200
How to apply: Proposals must be hand-delivered to the CATHSSETA Head Office at 270 George Road, Noordwyk, Midrand. Submissions must include one hard copy and one electronic copy on a USB flash drive. Email or fax submissions are not accepted.
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