This tender is for the leasing of network switches, modules, a switch management monitoring tool, and support maintenance for the Road Accident Fund (RAF) for a period of five years. Key requirements include installation, configuration, removal of existing equipment, and a Service Level Agreement (SLA) of **** uptime. Bidders must be accredited partners of leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) as per the Gartner Magic Quadrant. The evaluation process involves initial screening, mandatory requirements, technical functional evaluation (minimum 70 points), and finally, price and specific preference points. Mandatory requirements include OEM accreditation and compliance with technical specifications. The technical evaluation focuses on company experience, project plan, and resource experience. Proposals must be submitted by hand or courier to the specified address before the closing date and time. Faxed or emailed proposals will not be accepted. Bid documents are available on www. ***. *. * at no cost. Enquiries should be directed to ***@***. *. * by 29 April 2026.
The bid closing date is 15 May 2026 at 11:00 am Telkom time. Proposals must be deposited in the tender box on or before this date and time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, the General Conditions of Contract mention that payments shall 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 General Conditions of Contract state that the supplier warrants that the goods supplied are new, unused, of the most recent or current models, and incorporate all recent improvements. This warranty typically remains valid for twelve 12 months after delivery and acceptance, or eighteen 18 months after shipment, unless specified otherwise.
The award criterion involves a multi-phase evaluation process: initial screening, mandatory evaluation, technical functional evaluation (minimum 70 points), and finally, price and specific preference points. The preferential procurement point system (80/20 or 90/10) will be applied.
Bidders must be eligible, registered service providers with a business continuity management plan. They must be accredited and/or partners of challengers or leaders OEMs as per the June 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant. Proof of OEM partner certificate/letter is required. Companies or directors on the National Treasury register of restricted suppliers will be disqualified. Tax compliance status with SARS is mandatory.
The General Conditions of Contract mention that if the supplier fails to deliver or perform services within the specified periods, the purchaser may deduct a penalty from the contract price, calculated on the delivered price of the delayed goods or unperformed services. Termination for default is also a possibility.
A compulsory briefing session is scheduled for 28 April 2026 at 11:00 am at the Road Accident Fund Head Office. Attendance at this session is mandatory, and bidders who do not attend will be disqualified.
The bid notice does not indicate any requirement for sample submission.
The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid. However, it mentions that questions/enquiries must be forwarded in writing by 29 April 2026, and responses will be published on 4 May 2026.