# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR A REMOTE OFFICE.

> This tender closed on 2026-09-25.

- **Reference:** RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026
- **Issuer:** [National Research Foundation](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/national-research-foundation.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Request for quotation
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-25 11:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-09-21 09:00 SAST (compulsory)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Appointment of a service provider to supply, install, configure, commission, and support a business-grade internet connectivity service for a remote NRF SAEON EFTEON office in Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, KwaZulu-Natal.** Bidders should have enterprise-grade connectivity capabilities for remote-site deployment, with options including fibre, fixed wireless, licensed/unlicensed microwave, and must provide end-user equipment and ongoing support. The contract term is 3 years and site requirements include a remote office with 4–8 users. A site visit is encouraged. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf)

#### Requirements
- Minimum 40 Mbps uncapped, unlimited internet with no throttling. 
- Provide all customer premises equipment needed (termination equipment, router, Wi-Fi, mounts, cabling). 
- Access technologies may include fibre, fixed wireless, licensed/unlicensed microwave, line-of-sight wireless; must be fixed-site business service and disclose tech used and any limitations. 
- Formal support model with fault logging, escalation, and incident management; proximity to site for on-site visits. 
- Contract period: 3 years; end-to-end delivery including installation, maintenance, and equipment replacement as required. 
- Pricing in ZAR with separate once-off and recurring charges; include contract ceiling considerations. 
- Tax and supplier pre-qualifications: SBD forms, SARS Tax PIN/TCS, CSD registration, and B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf)

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 25 September 2026 at 11:00; questions/clarifications as per NRF process; briefing is 21 September 2026 at 09:00 and is mandatory (Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, R103, KwaZulu-Natal). (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf) 
- Submission method: Email to SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za; PDFs only.
- Documents to submit: Fully completed SBD 1 (including SBD 4 and 6.1) and SBD 3.1 Pricing Schedule; proof of authority (company resolution); proof of CSD registration; B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; SARS TCS PIN or printed certificate; site availability and pricing details as requested. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf)
- Pre-qualifications: Tax compliance status (PIN/TCS or SARS e-Filing); Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration; B-BBEE status; consideration of foreign bidders per form where applicable. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf)
- Briefing details: Mandatory briefing session on 21 September 2026 at 09:00 at Midmar Nature Reserve. (RFQ/SAEON/EFTEON/INTERNET/158/2026.pdf)

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR A REMOTE OFFICE.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY FOR A REMOTE OFFICE.

Summary of requirements: The SAEON seeks to appoint a service provider to appoint a suitably qualified service provider to supply, install, configure, commission, and support a business-grade internet connectivity service for a remote office location. The remote office is situated within the Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, R103, KwaZulu-Natal. The office is surrounded by tall trees that are exotic (not indigenous to South Africa). Trees that hinder internet connectivity can be removed. Briefing session: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 09:00AM Midmar Nature Reserve, Howick, R103, KwaZulu-Natal. Response submission: EMAIL DELIVERY AS FOLLOWS: SCM@saeon.nrf.ac.za ONLY PDF DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTABLE.

## Documents

- RFQ for EFTEON ND INTERNET 2026.pdf..pdf
- RFQ for EFTEON ND INTERNET 2026

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## Published on

- [National Research Foundation (NRF)](https://www.nrf.ac.za/rfq-saeon-efteon-internet-158-2026/)
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