PROVISIONING OF INTERNET SERVICES FOR APP SYSTEM FOR A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHSClosed

Overview

Provisioning of Internet Services for APP System for a period of 24 months. The Border Management Authority invites quotes from capable internet service providers to supply last-mile bandwidth, VPN, monitoring, and related network services for 24 months (RFQ H004L2708RFQ00131). Submission is via the e-tender portal, closing 19 August 2026 at 11:00. Eligible bidders should have telecom/network delivery capability and meet South African tax, supplier database, and BBBEE/PP criteria.

Requirements

• Tax compliance: provide SARS PIN/TCS (or a printed TCS certificate); if in a consortium, each party must submit one; CSD number if no TCS.
• Central Supplier Database (CSD): provide CSD number if no TCS PIN.
• Pre-qualification: must not be in the state’s service, or have conflicting directorships; proof varies by status.
• BBBEE: submit valid BBBEE status certificate or sworn affidavit; complete SBD 6.1 and table 1 for specific goals (ownership by Black people, women, youth, veterans) to claim points.
• Official bid forms: submit on official forms (not retyped) including SBD 1, SBD 3 (Pricing Schedule), SBD 4, SBD 6.1, SBD 7.
• Insurance and performance: Professional Indemnity insurance min. R160 million; furnish performance security within 30 days of award.
• Delivery and price: firm prices (pricing schedule); bid validity 120 days; prices inclusive of taxes.
• Compliance: adhere to PFMA/SCC/GCC; rights reserved to award in whole/part, negotiate terms, or reject bids.

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 19 August 2026, 11:00 (RFQ00231 pack indicates closing time).
• Submission method: through the e-submission/e-tender portal.
• Documents to complete/submit:
  • SBD 1, SBD 3 (Pricing Schedule – Firm Prices), SBD 4, SBD 6.1 (Preference Points), SBD 7 (Contract Form) (see attached pricing and bid pack: FINAL BMA QUOTE PACK AUG 2026 - RFQ00131.pdf).
  • Tax clearance and SARS PIN/TCS documentation; CSD details if applicable.
  • BBBEE documentation or sworn affidavit; proof of ownership/government-specific goals as applicable.
• Registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax Compliance PIN; SARS eFiling TCS; CSD registration; BBBEE status; if applicable, proof of accredited SA representation and local content declarations.
• Briefing/clarifications: not specified in the provided text.
• Where to obtain documents: documents are contained in the attached bid pack (FINAL BMA QUOTE PACK AUG 2026 - RFQ00131.pdf) and via the e-tender portal.