THE COMPETITION COMMISSION REQUIRES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A FULLY INDEPENDENT NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE AND SEPARATION FROM DTIC-MANAGED NETWORK SERVICES

Overview

The Competition Commission seeks information to implement a fully independent network infrastructure and separate it from DTIC-managed network services. The RFI invites suitably qualified ICT suppliers to share market information, capabilities, implementation approaches, lead times and indicative costs for a Commission-owned, secure, scalable network supporting ~250 users, including DNS/DHCP, Active Directory/Entra ID integration and centralized management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated enterprise campus network design and implementation experience.
• Current Aruba capability relevant to AOS-CX, VSX, Aruba Central and ClearPass.
• Fortinet integration and firewall migration capability.
• Experience with Microsoft AD, DNS, DHCP, Entra ID and certificate-based authentication.
• Ability to provide project management, engineering, testing, documentation and knowledge transfer.
• Access to manufacturer support/escalation channels; named project manager, lead network architect and cybersecurity specialist.
• Submission of reference projects of comparable complexity.
• Compliance: Proof of registration on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and confidentiality obligations; RFI is not a binding contract and pricing is indicative (documented in Schedule requirements).

How to Apply

• Deadline: 06 November 2026 at 16:00 (RFI closing) (see attached document: RFI-14-2026-2027_NETWORK_SEPARATION_PROJECT.pdf).
• Submission method: Electronic submission to tenders@compcom.co.za; one emailed submission; the original copy must be signed (subject line to include organisation name and RFI details).
• Documents to submit: RFI response with relevant supporting documents, including costing implications; proof of CSD; confidentiality provisions; and any other required schedules described in the attached RFI.
• Pre-qualifications: Proof of registration on CSD (1.1).
• Briefing: Compulsory briefing session is not specified (N/A).
• Where to obtain: The attached RFI document (RFI-14-2026-2027_NETWORK_SEPARATION_PROJECT.pdf); inquiries to tenders@compcom.co.za.
• Notes: RFI is for market analysis; responses are indicative and do not bind the Commission to procure. Validity period of responses is noted in the RFI (120 days).