Provision of 10G LAN PHY L1 Circuit Service for SANSA.
SCM Department
In plain English
SANSA is procuring a 10G LAN PHY L1 transparent wavelength circuit service for five years. Bidders must be registered on the CSD and have valid ICASA ECNS/IECNS and ECS/IECS licenses.
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The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is seeking a service provider to supply, operate, and maintain a 10G LAN PHY L1 transparent wavelength circuit. This service will connect the Hartebeesthoek Space Operations office to the Teraco Isando campus in Johannesburg. The project requires a fully diverse fiber route from existing infrastructure and must support advanced network protocols. The contract duration is five years, with the service expected to be operational within twelve months of the order. Bidders must provide detailed project plans, personnel CVs, and at least three reference letters for similar telecommunications work completed in the last decade.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Must hold valid ICASA ECNS/IECNS and ECS/IECS licenses
- Must be registered on CSD with compliant tax status
- Must hold valid Professional Indemnity and relevant risk insurance
Contact & how to apply
Name: SCM Department
Email: spaceops-scm@sansa.org.za
Phone: 012-334-5000
How to apply: All proposals must be submitted electronically via the National Treasury eTender Portal at https://www.etenders.gov.za. No physical submissions are permitted. Bidders are encouraged to complete their electronic uploads at least one day before the closing date of 18 November 2026.
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