# Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with internet access and Voice over IP (VOIP) services for 36 months

> This tender closed on 2026-08-28.

- **Reference:** CGE/T/06/2026/27
- **Issuer:** [Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/commission-for-gender-equality-cge.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Published:** 2026-08-06
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-28 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information services](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J63.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with internet access and Voice over IP (VOIP) services for 36 months.** The CGE seeks a fully managed SD-WAN and VoIP solution to design, implement, migrate, operate, maintain and support connectivity across CGE offices for 36 months. Bidder should have substantial WAN/VoIP experience, own infrastructure, and deliver on security, reliability and scalable performance (HQ and provincial offices).

#### Requirements
- Fully outsourced, managed SD-WAN with integrated VoIP, security and central management.  
- Minimum bandwidth: HQ 200 Mbps; provincial offices 100 Mbps (scalable); uncapped, business-grade, uncontended internet.  
- SD-WAN features: application-aware routing, QoS, real-time analytics, zero-touch provisioning, central policy management, self-healing.  
- Integrated security: NGFW, Secure Web Gateway, IDS/IPS, ZTNA, end-to-end encryption, remote access, network segmentation.  
- VoIP: hosted IP PBX, TMS, handsets, disaster recovery, unlimited internal CGE calls; 115 enterprise handsets required across offices.  
- Cloud/hybrid integration: Microsoft Azure connectivity, multi-cloud support.  
- Monitoring/Reporting: single portal with real-time and historical analytics, SLA reporting.  
- Transition/migration plan, training, knowledge transfer; service continuity and disaster recovery.  
- Service provider criteria: own infrastructure; minimum 10 years in similar services; at least 3 reference letters; evidence of going concern; latest audited financials.  
- Compliance: CSD registration; BBBEE considerations; adherence to CGE SCM and price-adjustment policies (Annexure 4).

#### How to Apply
- Submissions must be in a sealed envelope, reflecting CGE/T/06/2026/27, deposited at 2 Kotze Street, Women’s Jail, East Wing, Constitution Hill, Bramfontein 2017, by 28 August 2026 at 11:00 (original + two copies).  
- Submit on official CGE tender documents; use the Pricing Schedule (Firm Prices) and Annexure 4 for price adjustments; include SBD forms and BBBEE declarations (document references: CGE WAN & VOIP.pdf).  
- Include CSD status, VAT number, contact details, three reference letters, and evidence of at least 10 years of service in this domain.  
- CGE may negotiate terms; awards may be partial or multi-provider; late tenders are not considered.  
- Practical details and clarifications via the listed CGE contacts.

Documents to obtain or reference: CGE tender package CGE/T/06/2026/27; Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices (SBD 3.1); Annexure 4; SBD forms. (CGE-T-06-2026-27 - WAN & VOIP.pdf)

## Description

Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with internet access and Voice over IP (VOIP) services for 36 months

Provision of a Wide Area Network (WAN) with internet access and Voice over IP (VOIP) services for 36 months

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- CGE-T-06-2026- 27 -WAN & VOIP.pdf..pdf

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