221 Murchison Street - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3370
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 Jun 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-159008
Summary
Alfred duma local municipality invites bids for the appointment of internet service providers to supply wireless, fibre optic, and layer 2 fibre connectivity to municipal buildings for a three-year period. The contract includes requirements for high uptime, dns hosting, and flexible service provision across multiple sites.
Key Requirements
Mandatory CSD registration and submission of BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit. - Compulsory attendance at the briefing session on 25 June 2026; failure to attend invalidates the bid. - Minimum 70% functionality score required to qualify for price evaluation (based on completed projects and company age). - Guaranteed 99% uptime and provision of DNS hosting for www.alfredduma.gov.za. - Fixed pricing for the three-year contract duration with VAT indicated separately. - Submission of sealed bids by 14 July 2026 at 11:00 in the specified bid box with all mandatory documents. - Proof of company location within Alfred Duma Local Municipality for RDP Goals points.
221 Murchison Street - Ladysmith - Ladysmith - 3370
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2026
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CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Alfred Duma Local Municipality invites bids for the appointment of Internet Service Providers for a three-year contract. The scope includes providing high-speed wireless and fibre internet services, a Layer 2 fibre link between municipal buildings, DNS hosting, and guaranteed 99% uptime. The contract uses an 80/20 preferential points system (80 for price, 20 for ownership goals).
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Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Appointment of Internet Service Providers for a three-year period to supply internet services to Alfred Duma Local Municipality buildings. Includes Layer 2 fibre links between key buildings (Lister Clarence, Town Hall, Electrical, Engineering, Public Safety). Requires 99% uptime guarantee, DNS hosting for www.alfredduma.gov.za, and cost-saving advisory. Service provider must arrange line installations and offer wireless, fibre, and inter-building connectivity as specified.
Important Dates
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Bid documents available: 11 June 2026.
Compulsory Briefing Session: 25 June 2026 at 10:00, Legal Services Boardroom, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith.
Closing Date: 14 July 2026 at 11:00, Room 206, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith.
Briefing Session
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Compulsory Briefing Session: Thursday, 25 June 2026 at 10:00 am.
Physical Address: Alfred Duma Local Municipality, Department of Corporate Services, P O Box 29, Ladysmith, 3370.
Bid Documents: Available on National Treasury e-Tender Portal (www.etenders.gov.za).
Submission Guidelines
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Submit sealed bids in the bid box at Public Entrance Door, Ground Floor, Lister Clarence Building, 221 Murchison Street, Ladysmith.
Envelope must display contract number (CS 01/2026), bid description, and bidder details.
Deadline: 14 July 2026 at 11:00. Late or incorrectly marked bids will be disqualified.
No fax or email submissions accepted. Only original Municipality-issued bid forms are valid.
Mandatory documents to include:
Up-to-date Municipal Rates, Service Charges, and Water Statements for company location.
Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), specifying the signatory.
CSD Report and BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
Bids must remain open for 120 days from submission date.
Municipality reserves the right to reject any bid without providing reasons.
Failure to attend the compulsory briefing session will invalidate your bid.
Returnable Documents
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory documents to return with bid:
Form of Bid.
Tax Clearance Certificate (MBD 2).
Declaration of Interest (MBD 4).
Preference Points Claim Form (MBD 6.1).
Contract Rendering of Services (MBD 7.2).
Declaration of Bidder’s Past SCM Practices (MBD 8).
Certificate of Independent Bid Determination (MBD 9).
Up-to-date Municipal Rates, Service Charges, and Water Statements.
Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable).
CSD Report and BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
Company registration documents.
Appointment letters/orders and reference letters for completed projects.
Documents must be returned in the original order as issued.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
80/20 preferential points system: 80 points for price, 20 points for Ownership (B-BBEE).
Functionality assessment (50 points total):
Number of completed business internet projects (max 40 points; 10 points per project, up to 4 projects).
Company age (2 points per year, max 10 points).
Minimum 70% functionality score required to qualify for price evaluation.
Ownership verification (5 points) via Central Supplier Database and BBBEE scorecard.
RDP Goals (15 points): Proof of company location within Alfred Duma Local Municipality area.
Mandatory: Submit proof of qualifications and reference letters for completed projects. Failure to do so invalidates the bid.
Technical Specifications
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Scope: Provide internet services for municipal buildings, including a Layer 2 fibre link between Lister Clarence, Town Hall, Electrical, Engineering, and Public Safety Buildings.
Key Requirements:
Guarantee minimum 99% uptime for the contract duration.
Advise on and implement cost-saving measures during the contract.
Arrange all necessary line installations.
Service Types and Specifications:
Wireless Internet:
50Mbps–1000Mbps: Symmetrical, uncapped, unshaped, 1:1 contention ratio, static IPs at 221 Murchison St (main) and 441 Murchison St (Public Safety).
5Mbps–30Mbps: Uncapped, shaped, up to 1:25 contention ratio at other municipal sites.
Fibre Optic Internet: 200Mbps–1000Mbps, symmetrical, uncapped, unshaped, 1:1 contention ratio, static IPs at main building.
Layer 2 Fibre Link: Minimum 1Gbps, symmetrical, uncapped, unshaped, 1:1 contention ratio between Lister Clarence and Town Hall, Electricity Department, Engineering Building, and Public Safety. May be split into data, video, and VoIP networks.
Site List: Provided for current municipal sites. Additional sites may be added during the contract period.
Methodology
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Variation orders: If the estimated value of changes does not exceed 15% of the original contract value, the contractor may be instructed to proceed.
For measurable quantities, the contractor may be asked to reduce unit prices, provided there is no price escalation.
Quality Management
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Pre-bidding testing costs are the bidder’s responsibility.
Supplier premises must be open for inspection, tests, and analyses by the Municipality at reasonable hours.
If inspections confirm compliance, the Municipality covers the cost.
If non-compliant, the supplier covers the cost.
Non-compliant goods/services may be rejected.
Rejected goods are held at the supplier’s cost and risk and must be removed or substituted immediately.
Pricing Schedule
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Pricing schedule must be completed as part of the bid submission.
Tax compliance is mandatory: SARS certification required prior to award.
Municipal rates and taxes must be up to date.
Financial Requirements
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Pricing must be fixed for the three-year contract duration.
VAT must be indicated separately on all pricing.
Payment terms: Within 30 days of receipt of original invoice.
No cession of the bid or any part thereof is permitted.
Tax Compliance: SARS certification required prior to contract award. No contract will be awarded to bidders with outstanding tax matters.
Municipal Compliance: Rates, service charges, and water statements must be up to date.
Local suppliers: Responsible for all taxes, duties, and license fees until delivery.
Foreign suppliers: Responsible for all taxes, stamp duties, and license fees imposed outside South Africa.
Compliance Requirements
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Mandatory Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration. Only CSD-registered providers will be considered.
Submit CSD Report and BBBEE Certificate or Sworn Affidavit.
Proof of company location within Alfred Duma Local Municipality area (for RDP Goals).
Up-to-date Municipal Rates, Service Charges, and Water Statements for company location.
Joint Venture Agreement (if applicable), specifying the signatory.
Company registration documents.
Proof of qualification documents and reference letters for previously completed projects.
Compulsory attendance at briefing session; failure to attend invalidates the bid.
Minimum 70% functionality score required to proceed to price evaluation.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Ownership verification (5 points) conducted via Central Supplier Database and BBBEE scorecard attributes.
RDP Goals (15 points): Bidding company must prove it is located within the Alfred Duma Local Municipality area.
Contractual Terms
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf
Contract duration: Three years from date of acceptance.
Installation timeframes:
Wireless internet: 5 working days per site from order date.
Fibre internet/network: 60 working days per site from order date.
Extension requests must be submitted in writing with reasons for delay.
Service Level Agreement (SLA) must be negotiated and finalised within 14 calendar days of acceptance letter.
Penalties apply for non-compliance with agreed timeframes (per General Conditions of Contract).
Bid validity: 120 days from lodgement.
Prices fixed for contract duration.
Municipality reserves the right to use services for any period during the contract; no mandatory term linked to services.
Special Conditions of Contract take precedence over all other terms.
Special Conditions
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
Contract duration: Three years from date of acceptance.
Installation deadlines: 5 working days for wireless, 60 working days for fibre per site.
Payments within 30 days of invoice receipt.
SLA negotiation must be finalised within 14 days of acceptance.
Penalties apply for non-compliance with timeframes (per General Conditions of Contract).
Bid validity: 120 days from lodgement.
VAT must be separately indicated; no cession of bid allowed.
Returnable documents must be in original order.
14-day objection period after award; activities finalised at bidder’s risk during this period.
Special Conditions take precedence over all other contract terms.
Requirements
Source: CS 01 2026 APPOINTMENT OF INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS.pdf (TENDER)
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