APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER FOR GAUTENG PROVINCIAL LEGISLATURE FOR 5 YEARS.Closed

Overview

Procurement of a five-year Internet Service Provider (ISP) for the Gauteng Provincial Legislature to deliver a secure, high-availability Internet and WAN solution across GPL sites, including Azure/O365 connectivity, Zscaler and public Wi‑Fi; bids from qualified ISPs with ICASA licenses, and enterprise networking capability are invited. The contract covers mobilization around 120 days before 1 March 2027, a transition period in February 2027, and a 60-month term starting 1 March 2027. (GPL005.2027 Internet Service Provider Tender Document)

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering Internet services to mid-sized multi-site environments with cloud integration; provide client references.
• Must hold ICASA I-ECS and/or I-ECNS licences (or both).
• Current ISPA membership; higher tier/backbone status advantages.
• Competent project leadership with qualified PM and relevant certifications; provide CVs and proofs.
• Mandatory documents: full Technical Proposal, signed Invitation to Bid (SBD1), Pricing Schedule (SBD3.3), Bidders Disclosure (SBD4), Preference Point Claim (SBD6.1), company registration documents, director IDs, company profile; licenses and JV/trust documents if applicable.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration or SARS Tax Compliance Pin (TCS) status; provide Proof if necessary.
• Subcontracting capped at 25%; security clearance and confidentiality agreements required.
• GPL may appoint a panel of providers; no obligation to award to the lowest bid.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 14 October 2026 at 11:00.
• Briefing: 5 October 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams. (GPL005.2027 Tender Document)
• Where to submit: Bid Box at 43 Rissik Street, Johannesburg (Attention: Supply Chain Management). (GPL005.2027 Tender Document)
• Documents to submit (hard copy + USB): SBD1, SBD3.3, SBD4, SBD6.1, full company registration, IDs for directors, company profile, ICASA licence proof, CSD/SARS PIN, JV documents if applicable.
• Compliance and evaluation: bids evaluated under PPPFA 80/20; Phase 1 administrative, Phase 2 functionality (minimum 70), Phase 3 price; ISPA membership and project-lead qualifications required. (GPL005.2027 Tender Document)