# RFI UKZN 02/26

> This tender closed on 2026-07-17.

- **Reference:** RFI UKZN 02/26
- **Issuer:** [University of KwaZulu-Natal](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-kwazulu-natal.md)
- **Region:** KwaZulu-Natal
- **Type:** Expression of interest
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-17 12:00 SAST

## Summary

#### Overview
**RFI for Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure at UKZN.** This is an information-gathering exercise for OEMs to share capabilities on modern campus network architectures, fibre-first migration, WiFi 6/7, and related tooling. Eligible bidders are Enterprise-level OEMs meeting SA deployment and support requirements; the aim is to understand options, migration paths, and commercial models, not to procure services at this stage.

#### Requirements
- Submissions limited to OEMs.
- OEMs in Gartner Leaders quadrant (2025/2026) for Enterprise wired and wireless LANs, or enterprise OEMs with deployments at UKZN.
- Strong technical support structure within South Africa.
- Demonstrated deployments of their equipment in similar SA environments.
- Covering letter stating how each requirement is met, with contact details.

#### How to Apply
- Register of interest: 01 July 2026 09:00 to 03 July 2026 12:00, via ngubanes15@ukzn.ac.za (see ADVERT RFI 02 26 Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure.pdf).
- Full details on UKZN Procurement site: tenders.ukzn.ac.za (from 01 July 2026).
- Submissions: to centralprocurement@ukzn.ac.za before 17 July 2026 12:00 (RFI UKZN 02/26). Subject: “RFI UKZN 02/26: Response to UKZN Request for Information on Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure” (ADVERT RFI 02 26 Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure.pdf).
- Format: PDF submission including the RFI number, project name, company name, with required returnables and attachments (Ukzn Network Rfi.pdf).
- What to submit: detailed technical response per section, high-level architecture diagrams, indicative pricing, deployment strategy, support/training approach; separate content for (i) Switching (Wired LAN) and (ii) Wireless (WiFi) environments (Ukzn Network Rfi.pdf).
- Contacts for inquiries: Procurement Enquiries – Mr Sikhumbuzo Ngubane (Ngubanes15@ukzn.ac.za); Technical Enquiries – Mr Siyabonga Sibaya (SibayaM@ukzn.ac.za).

## Description

RFI UKZN 02/26

Request for Information on Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure Closing Date: 17/07/2026 Year:2026

Category: Buildings, Services

## Documents

- ADVERT RFI 02 26 Next Generation Campus Network Infrastructure.pdf
- Ukzn Network Rfi.pdf

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## Published on

- [University of KwaZulu-Natal Tenders](https://tenders.ukzn.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ukzn-Network-Rfi.pdf)

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