# Appointment of a service provider for development of an Implementation model for a Geo Stationary Fixed Satellite platform.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-09.

- **Reference:** SENT-023-2026-27
- **Issuer:** [Sentech Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/sentech-limited.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-08-19
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-09 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-25 12:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Professional, scientific, technical](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider for development of an Implementation model for a Geo Stationary Fixed Satellite platform.** Bidders should have capabilities in GEO satellite system design, funding/financing models, space-ground segment implementation, and capacity development. Target bidders include satellite engineering teams, system integrators, financial partners, and providers with sovereign/strategic ICT experience. Key process features include a two-envelope bid (technical and financial) and compulsory briefing.

(Source: BID PACK.zip; 04 SBD1 Notice & Invitation.pdf; 05 Tender Data.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in GEO satellite concepts (space segment, ground segment, CONOPS).
- Ability to develop funding/financing models and implementation roadmaps.
- Capability for capacity development, training, and technology transfer.
- Compliance with BBBEE requirements and local content where applicable.
- Tax clearance or SARS PIN/CSD registration; separate TCS for consortium members where relevant.
- Returnable documents: board resolutions, JV/consortium authorizations, SBD forms (4, 5, 6.1), tax/BEE certificates, company registrations, and general contract documents.
- Adhere to GCC and any SCCs; adhere to two-envelope submission (technical first, then financial).

(References: Tender Data, List of Returnable Documents, SBDs in 03 List of returnable documents.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Closing: 09 September 2026 at 12:00. Submissions may be online via the eTender Portal or hand-delivered to Sentech, Radiokop. Late submissions not accepted (SBD1).
- Structure: Two envelopes required—Envelope One (Technical Proposal, no financials) and Envelope Two (Original Financial Proposal). Both envelopes must be placed in a single sealed package.
- Documents to submit: Complete all returnable documents (SBD forms, company docs, tax/BEE certificates), proof of authority (board resolutions for participation and JV), and a signed proposal per Sentech bid documents (SBD1, SBD4, SBD5, SBD6.1, etc.).
- Registrations: Tax clearance (SARS PIN or TCS), CSD where applicable, CIDB if required.
- Briefing: Mandatory briefing on 25 August 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. Email tendera@sentech.co.za to participate (before 23 August 2026).
- Where to obtain bid documents: The attached BID PACK.zip contains the tender documents; additional details are in SBD1 and Tender Data (SBD1, Tender Data.pdf).

(References: 04 SBD1 Notice & Invitation.pdf; 03 List of returnable documents.pdf; 05 Tender Data.pdf)

## Description

Appointment of a service provider for development of an Implementation model for a Geo Stationary Fixed Satellite platform.

Appointment of a service provider for development of an Implementation model for a Geo Stationary Fixed Satellite platform.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: Microsoft Teams

## Documents

- BID PACK.zip..zip

Documents download with a free BidWunder account.

## Published on

- [eTenders.gov.za](https://www.etenders.gov.za)

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