REQUEST FOR TENDER [RFT] FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A SERVICE PROVIDER TO PROVIDE INTERNET, FIREWALLS, VMWARE, VXRAIL, AND NETWORK SWITCHES FOR CEF SANDTON AND SANPC-REFINERY OVER A PERIOD OF THREE (3) YEARS.Closed

Overview

This RFT seeks a service provider to implement Internet connectivity, firewalls, Dell VxRail, VMware, and network switches for CEF Sandton and SANPC-Refinery over three years. Target bidders: SA-based service providers with a Network Operation Centre (NOC), OEM partnerships (Dell/VMware), ISPA membership, ICASA certification, and the ability to deliver two 500 Mbps internet links per site, APN with 300 SIMs, HA firewalls, VxRail and VMware licenses, and campus switches. (Annexure A - ISP and Firewall.pdf)

Requirements

• Own Network Operation Centre in South Africa (3+ years) with 24/7 support.
• OEM partnership with Internet, switches, and firewall solutions.
• ISPA membership.
• ICASA certificate/letter for the products.
• Accredited Dell and VMware partnerships.
• Evidence documents: NOC letter, OEM certification, ISPA proof, ICASA certificate, Dell/VMware accreditation. (Annexure E - Scope of Work - ISP and Firewall.pdf)

How to Apply

• Submission deadline: 07 October 2026 at 12:00; proposals via email to scm-it@cefgroup.co.za (no links). (RFP document - ISP.pdf)
• Returnable documents to submit with the bid: valid SARS Tax Compliance Status or PIN (or CSD number), BBBEE affidavit/certificate, CSD Summary Report, and other Returnable Documents listed in Part 3. (For Issue.zip – RFP document - ISP.pdf)
• Briefing/session: None.
• Required registrations/pre-qualifications: Tax compliance, CSD, ISPA/Dell/VMware alignment as applicable. (RFP document - ISP.pdf)
• Site scope and deliverables are described in Annexure A (ISP and Firewall.pdf) and include SDN-enabled core/access switches, HA firewalls, APN, 40 public IPs, and VxRail/VMware licenses. (Annexure A)