# REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNET SERVICES

> This tender closed on 2026-09-29.

- **Reference:** T51-09-26
- **Issuer:** [Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa Limited](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/industrial-development-corporation-of-south-africa-limited.md)
- **Region:** Gauteng
- **Type:** Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
- **Published:** 2026-09-15
- **Closing date:** 2026-09-29 13:00 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Information and communication](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/J.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**IDC seeks proposals for the provision of internet services across IDC regional offices, delivering 100 Mbps per site over fibre last-mile, for a 3- or 5-year contract.** Bidders should be capable ISPs with a valid license, own backbone, and regional reach in SA; experience with MPLS/VPN and direct internet connectivity is relevant.

#### Requirements
- Valid ICASA ISP license; provide certificate as proof.
- Own backbone network infrastructure; submit backbone design drawing.
- Minimum three relevant references in past five years.
- Demonstrate proposed network design with diagrams (IDC@POP names, regional connections, international peering details).
- Service Level Agreement with 98% monthly availability, proactive monitoring, monthly reports, single point of contact, and monitoring portal access.
- ISP-managed devices to connect to IDC network; SNMP read-only access to ISP routers.
- Portal access for bandwidth utilisation reports.
- 8x5 technical support and next-business-day hardware replacement.
- Detailed implementation plan ≤12 weeks from start.
- Compliance documents: tax, B-BBEE, disclosure, POPIA, and CSD checks.
- Potential enterprise development requirements; partnership with black-owned entities encouraged (Specific Goals).
- POPIA/compliance, background checks, and risk criteria considered during award.

#### How to Apply
- Submission deadline: 29 September 2026 at 11:00; responses must be submitted electronically via the IDC platform (platform details in the RFP).
- Documents to submit (as per Annexures): Cover page, Board Resolution, Company Representative ID, Annexures 2–8 (including Tax Compliance, B-BBEE, Disclosure, Shareholders/Directors, BEE Plan, Privacy), Response to Section 2, and the separate Schedule 4: Price Proposal.
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: CSD check and Tax Compliance requirements; provide TCS/PIN or CSD details per Annexures.
- Briefing session: 19 Fredman Drive, Sandown, Sandton (details in the RFP; mandatory status not stated here).
- The RFP includes two pricing options (3-year and 5-year) requiring completion of Schedule 4; refer to the RFP for the full costing templates (see the attached document T51-09-26...pdf).

## Description

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNET SERVICES

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNET SERVICES

Conditions: N/A

## Documents

- T51-09-26\_REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE PROVISION OF INTERNET SERVICES.pdf..pdf

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