Connectivity Tenders

Bid closing date is 29 June 2026 at 16:30.

Postbank shall not make upfront payment. Payments will be made promptly by the purchaser, but in no case later than thirty 30 days after submission of an invoice or claim by the supplier.

The supplier warrants that the goods supplied under the contract are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and that they incorporate all recent improvements in design and materials. This warranty shall remain valid for twelve 12 months after the goods have been delivered to and accepted at the final destination.

The bid will be evaluated based on the 80/20 PPPFA principle, with 80 points for price and 20 points for specific goals.

Bidders must provide proof of being a licensed mobile network operator (MNO) or an authorised network service provider within South Africa. Bidders must also ensure compliance with their tax obligations and submit their unique personal identification number (PIN) issued by SARS.

Subject to GCC clause 25, if the supplier fails to deliver any or all of the goods or to perform the services within the periods specified in the contract, the purchaser shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the contract, deduct from the contract price, as a penalty, a sum calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services.

Bidders may be disqualified for misrepresentation of information or conflict of interest. Late bids will not be accepted. Failure to comply with mandatory criteria will result in disqualification.

The closing date for the submission of quotations is 11 June 2026.

The received quotations will be evaluated using the 80/20 system, with 80 points for price and 20 for specific goals. Functionality will be scored at a maximum of 100 points whereby the bidder must obtain a minimum of 70 points to qualify for the financial evaluation.

Bidders must submit all compulsory returnable documents, including duly signed SBD forms, a full CSD report, and ICSAISA ISP Association of SA certification or OEM certification or partnership certification for the telephones. For functionality scoring, reference letters, project resource plan, project risk management plan, project management certification, and project management plan are required. Bidders must also provide qualifications and CVs of resources, including valid project management certification and NQF level 6 or higher in the relevant field (Information Technology), and valid product or vendor certificates.

A compulsory site briefing will be held on 28 May 2026 at 11:00 AM at Ingquza Hill Museum and at 1:00 PM at OR Tambo Garden of Remembrance.

Failure to provide all the compulsory returnable documents at the closing date and time of this RFQ will result in a respondent's disqualification. Failure to submit the supporting documents for functionality scoring will result in a scoring of zero.