Bid for appointment of service provider to upgrade unified communication system for Eastern Cape Department of Public Works Infrastructure. Scope includes assessment, reinstatement, configuration, commissioning, monitoring, support and maintenance of existing Cisco UCS and voice services for 12 months, supply and installation of a point-to-point wireless link and nine receptionist telephones. Bids due 24 November 2026 at 11h00. Only SITA accredited service providers on contract **** category communication network services from Eastern Cape may respond. Requires Cisco Gold Partnership certification, ICASA license, ECNS license, minimum 3 UCS projects with 500+ extensions each in last 5 years, and a functional office in Eastern Cape. Evaluation in two phases: compliance then PPPFA 80/20 points. Bid validity 120 days.
Bids must be deposited in the bid box at Department of Public Works Infrastructure, Qhasana Building, Ground Floor, Bhisho not later than 11h00 on 24 November 2026. completed bid documents in a sealed envelope endorsed with the relevant bid number, bid description and the closing, must be deposited in the bid box. . . not later than 11h00 on 24 november 2026.
Payment will be in accordance with the General Conditions of Contract. payment for services rendered payment will be accordance to the general conditions of contract. Payments shall be made no later than 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the provider.
Warranty remains valid for 12 months after goods delivered and accepted, or 18 months after shipment, whichever concludes earlier. this warranty shall remain valid for twelve 12 months after the goods. . . have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination. . . or for eighteen 18 months after the date of shipment.
Highest point scorer under PPPFA 80/20 system. the bid will be awarded to the bidder who scores the highest pppfa points with maximum points on price 80 points specific goals 20 points maximum points 100 points.
Bidders must be SITA accredited on contract ****, hold Cisco Gold Partnership certification, valid ICASA license, ECNS license, and have completed minimum 3 UCS projects with 500+ extensions each in last 5 years. only sita accredited service providers on sita contract **** category communication network services telecommunication services. . . are invited to respond.
If successful bidder withdraws, fails to fulfil contract, or refuses to sign agreement, they must pay all expenses incurred by department for new bids and difference between original bid price and less favourable alternative. the bidder will be held responsible for and is obligated to pay to the department: all expenses incurred by the department to advertise for or invite and deliberate upon new bids.
Bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted by facsimile or electronically will not be accepted. bids which are late, incomplete, unsigned or submitted by facsimile or electronically, will not be accepted. Failure to complete bid sum in words or sign bid automatically invalidates the offer.
