# EXPANSION OF THE PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE PLANNING, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSIONING OF UNLICENSED MICROWAVE LINKS FOR SENTECH UNTIL 21 AUGUST 2028.

> This tender closed on 2026-08-04.

- **Reference:** SENT-012-2026-27
- **Issuer:** [Sentech Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/sentech-limited.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for proposal
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-04 14:00 SAST
- **Briefing:** 2026-07-20 12:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Other professional services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M74.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Procurement of an expanded panel of service providers for the planning, supply, installation, and commissioning of unlicensed microwave links for Sentech until 21 August 2028.** Bidders should have microwave backhaul expertise, project-management capacity, and compliance capabilities (ICASA approvals, tax and BBBEE). Sentech may appoint one or more service providers per OEM (Bid SENT/012/2026-27). See attached documents for specifics (BID PACK.zip).

#### Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience with unlicensed microwave links; capable of end-to-end delivery and sample link design. (Tender Data)
- Equipment capable of at least 250 Mbps full duplex at 15 km; pass a 20-minute test with specified metrics; provide link budgets and antenna specs. (Tender Data)
- ICASA type approvals or proof of application for proposed equipment. (Tender Data)
- 100% responsibility for management/quality of installation; adequate resources to meet timelines; on-site surveys. (Tender Data)
- On-site safety and OHS compliance; teams with safety gear and tower-climbing certification; road-worthy off-road vehicles and necessary tools. (Tender Data)
- Technical capabilities: Northbound SNMP, encryption, VLANs, Layer-2, QinQ, Jumbo Frames; ability to support CIR/MIR and Best Effort. (Tender Data)
- Returnable documentation and registrations: tax clearance, SARS PIN/TCS, CSD where applicable, BBBEE certificate; complete SBD forms (SBD1, SBD4, SBD5, SBD6.1), and JV/resolution documents if applicable. (SBD1, List of returnable documents)

#### How to Apply
- Briefing: Non-compulsory on 20 July 2026 at 10:00 via Microsoft Teams; RSVP to tendera@sentech.co.za by 17 July 2026. (SBD1)
- Submission deadline: 4 August 2026 at 12:00. Late submissions not accepted. (SBD1)
- Submission methods: electronically via the eTender Portal and/or hand delivery to the Bid Box at Sentech Radiokop; two-envelope system required. Envelope One: Original Technical Proposal; Envelope Two: Original Financial Proposal. Do not mix technical and financial in Envelope One. (Tender Data, SBD1)
- Outer packaging: place Envelope One and Envelope Two into a single sealed outer envelope; mark for Head of Supply Chain Management, Bid Reference SENT/012/2026-27. (Tender Data)
- Documents to submit: all returnable documents listed in the List of Returnable Documents; signed and initialed where required; include Contract Data and any JV/resolution documents. (List of returnable documents)
- Documents availability: bid documents provided in the BID PACK.zip (cover and contents) with sections 01–014; download from the tender portal or attached ZIP. (BID PACK.zip)

Notes:
- The procurement is governed by GCC 2010 and Sentech-specific terms; international bidders must comply with SARS/CSD/TCS and national procurement rules. (General Conditions of Contract; SBD1)
- Evaluation comprises Administrative responsiveness, Mandatory/Functional criteria, and a risk assessment; minimum functional score is 21/27. (Tender Data)

## Description

EXPANSION OF THE PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE PLANNING, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSIONING OF UNLICENSED MICROWAVE LINKS FOR SENTECH UNTIL 21 AUGUST 2028.

EXPANSION OF THE PANEL OF SERVICE PROVIDER/S FOR THE PLANNING, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION, AND COMMISSIONING OF UNLICENSED MICROWAVE LINKS FOR SENTECH UNTIL 21 AUGUST 2028.

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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