NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE, STRUCTURED CABLING, FIREWALL AND SD-WAN, AND INTEGRATION WITH EXISTING NETWORK

Overview

RFQ for the supply, installation, configuration and commissioning of network infrastructure, SD-WAN, firewall, and integration with Iziko’s existing network at Nelson Mandela Prison House. Bidders with enterprise networking hardware, SD-WAN, firewall, structured cabling and NCE/Sophos Central integration experience should bid (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).

Requirements

• Manufacturer accreditation/authorised partner status for switching and wireless; evidence of enterprise deployments and NCE integration (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Firewall accreditation with Sophos Central and SD-WAN experience; compatible with Iziko’s main-site, with required licences/subscriptions for 36 months (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Onboard and manage all devices into Iziko’s NCE; licences/subscriptions for minimum 3 years (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• At least five relevant project references on client letterhead (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Administrative/compliance documents: CSD report and supplier number, tax status verification pin, valid tax certificate/pin, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, SBD 4 and SBD 6.1, NDA (Annexure C) (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf; Annexure C Confidentiality Non-disclosure.pdf).
• Signed Annexure C NDA and confidentiality controls; adherence to Iziko’s confidentiality requirements (Annexure C Confidentiality Non-disclosure.pdf).

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 04 November 2026 at 11:00 (RFQ). Briefing session: 28 October 2026 at 10:00; mandatory; Nelson Mandela Prison House, Paarl (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Submission method: Email quotes/proposals to scm@iziko.org.za and sgwampi@iziko.org.za (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Documents to submit: detailed pricing, CSD report, tax PIN, tax certificate, SBD forms, Annexure C NDA, RFQ documents; three-year SLA details; pricing schedule Table A (mandatory) and Table B (optional fibre) (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Pre-qualifications: CSD supplier number, tax status verification, B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit; manufacturer accreditation and project references required (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Briefing details: compulsory site visit 28 Oct 2026 10:00 at Nelson Mandela Prison House; address details in RFQ (Iziko RFQ NMPH Network Infrastructure.pdf).
• Bid documents: Annexure C Confidentiality Agreement must be completed and signed (Annexure C Confidentiality Non-disclosure.pdf).