This tender has been awarded to DARK FIBRE AFRICA for R 1 473 009 70.
DARK FIBRE AFRICA
Issuing Organization
Limpopo - Economic Development Agency
Location
Limpopo
Award Date
28 April 2026
Award Date
28 April 2026
Status
Active / AwardedScoring
eTenders ID
68170
Awarded To
DARK FIBRE AFRICA
Awarding Entity
Limpopo - Economic Development Agency
Award Value
R 1 473 009 70
Awarded: 28 April 2026
GOVERNMENT
Provision of actuarial services on pension and provident funds of great north transport employees
Appointment of a service provider to provide leased lines for the limpopo connexion broadband network for a period of 12 months
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BID DOCUMENT - LEASED LINES LCX 2025-6.pdf
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The south african government is seeking a service provider to supply leased lines for the limpopo connexion broadband network for 12 months. Eligible service providers should apply by the closing date of 20 march 2026. A virtual briefing session is mandatory.
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The linked award records DARK FIBRE AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1473009.7 ZAR.
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The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
Why it matters: The source identifies this as a mandatory or eligibility condition for a compliant bid.
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Known supplier evidence
The linked award records DARK FIBRE AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1473009.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
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The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
Why it matters: This is a qualified operational interpretation of the stored scope, not a stated mandatory or scored criterion.
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Known supplier evidence
The linked award records DARK FIBRE AFRICA as appointed for this tender. Recorded contract value: 1473009.7 ZAR.
Qualified inference
Inference onlyThe successful bid likely addressed this expectation, but the submitted evidence and evaluation reason are unavailable.
The linked award confirms appointment only, not the submitted qualification or reason for selection.
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