# APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY RELATED TO POLICY AND STRATEGIC CHOICES THAT WILL ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF COMMUNICATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-24.

- **Reference:** DCDT/05/2026/27
- **Issuer:** [DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNICATIONS AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/departmentof-communications-and-digital-technologies.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-24 13:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-08-12 13:00 SAST (compulsory)
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of a service provider to conduct a market analysis study related to policy and strategic choices that will address the high cost of communications in South Africa for a period of 6 months.** Bidders should have expertise in market research and policy analysis within the telecommunications sector, with ability to produce policy options and strategic recommendations for SA’s communications landscape.

#### Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in market analysis studies for policy options, preferably in telecommunications or related sectors.
- Knowledge of South Africa’s communications policy framework and regulatory context.
- Ability to deliver policy options, strategic recommendations, and implementation considerations within six months.
- Compliance with tender terms and availability to commence promptly.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: **2026-08-24 11:00**.
- Briefing: **Mandatory** on 2026-08-12 at 11:00; venue: 1166 Park Street, Hatfield, Pretoria (Bluecrane Boardroom; address listed as 1166 Park Street, iParioli Office Park, Hatfield).
- Submission method: not specified in the provided excerpt.
- Documents to complete/submit: not specified in the excerpt (refer to the attached tender document).
- Pre-qualifications/registrations: not specified in the excerpt.
- Briefing session details: as above; mandatory.
- Where to obtain bid documents: the attached document referenced below.
- Contacts: dcdttenders@dcdt.gov.za; 012-427-8029; Rosina Hlahla.
- Document to consult for full tender details: DCDT-05-2026-27 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY RELATED TO POLICY AND STRATEGIC CHOICES.pdf.

## Description

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY RELATED TO POLICY AND STRATEGIC CHOICES THAT WILL ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF COMMUNICATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS.

APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY RELATED TO POLICY AND STRATEGIC CHOICES THAT WILL ADDRESS THE HIGH COST OF COMMUNICATIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR A PERIOD OF 6 MONTHS.

Conditions: N/A Briefing Venue: 1166 Park Street, iParioli Office Park , Hatfield , Bluecrane Boardroom

## Documents

- DCDT-05-2026-27 APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO CONDUCT A MARKET ANALYSIS STUDY RELATED TO POLICY AND STRATEGIC CHOICES.pdf..pdf

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