Acquisition of WAN and APN Services for Nkangala Municipality
Mr BS Nkosi
In plain English
The Nkangala District Municipality is procuring Wide Area Network (WAN) and Remote Connection (APN) services for 36 months. Bidders must be registered financial institutions with a valid ECNS/ECS license from ICASA.
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The Nkangala District Municipality is inviting bids for the acquisition of Wide Area Network (WAN) and Remote Connection (APN) services. This project aims to provide secure mobile data connectivity, backhaul links, internet breakout services, and remote site connectivity for various municipal locations, including fire stations and district offices. The contract will run for a period of 36 months. The work will take place in Middelburg, Mpumalanga. A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 9 July 2026 at 10:00 AM at the municipal offices. The project requires the successful bidder to manage SIM provisioning, network monitoring, and email security services. All work must be performed in accordance with the municipality's technical specifications and supply chain management policies.
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.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid ECNS or ECS license from ICASA
- Professional Indemnity Insurance of at least R1 000 000 per claim
- Attendance at the compulsory briefing session
- Minimum of 4 years relevant technical experience
- Key personnel must hold NQF 7 or higher qualifications
Contact & how to apply
Name: Mr BS Nkosi
Email: nkosibs@nkangaladm.gov.za
Phone: 013-249-2055
How to apply: Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, clearly marked with the project name, and deposited into the tender box at the Ground Floor, Nkangala District Municipality, 2A Walter Sisulu Street, Middelburg, 1050, by 12:00 on 24 July 2026. Late, emailed, or faxed submissions will not be accepted.
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