South Africa - Internet and Wide Area Network (WAN) Connectivity Services

The KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority seeks a qualified service provider to implement, monitor, maintain, and support its Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity and internet services infrastructure. The contractor will manage equipment relocation, upgrade a dedicated Layer 2 Point-to-Point fibre link between offices from 150 Mbps to 300 Mbps, and upgrade dedicated 1-1 fibre internet access at the Redlands office from 100 Mbps to 200 Mbps. Additional requirements include providing free telephonic support during business hours, appointing a project manager, and supplying, installing, and configuring a real-time monitoring server on a Linux virtual machine. Only onshore South African organizations are eligible to bid. Bidders must include a network diagram of their proposed solution and cannot use SD-WAN, microwave, or wireless technologies. Interested applicants can submit responses digitally via email or online, and the proposal must include a firm pricing schedule populated with VAT-inclusive costs. The contract term lasts for 12 months, and SCM-related queries must be directed to Mr. F Mahomed at (033) 345 2714 or via email.