Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Issuing Organization
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
02 Jun 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Proposal
Delivery Location
627 Meiring Naude Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0184
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
19 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-156479
The council for scientific and industrial research (csir) invites proposals for the procurement of 10gbps managed bandwidth links to support the free state extensions network. This tender targets suppliers capable of delivering high-capacity, reliable connectivity solutions meeting strict technical and compliance requirements.
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627 Meiring Naude Road - Brummeria - Pretoria - 0184
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19 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
02 Jun
2026
Closing Date
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These references help suppliers understand the public-procurement framework around this opportunity. They are generated from the tender category, issuing organisation type and procurement context.
These rules commonly apply to South African public-sector procurement.
Act 53 of 2003
Provides the empowerment-compliance context often used in public-sector supplier evaluation.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 108 of 1996 (s217)
This is general procurement context, not legal advice. Always verify requirements in the official tender documents and issuing authority notices.
Annexure C1 - Technical Compliance Matrix - Free State Rural Refresh Managed Bandwidth Links.xlsx
Annexure B1 - Technical Requirements Specification - Free State Rural Refresh Managed Bandwidth Links.pdf
Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdf
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network. The tender aims to secure high-capacity, managed bandwidth services to support the CSIR's research and operational needs in the Free State region. The RFP is structured into multiple phases, including technical evaluation, pricing, and preference points assessment. Successful bidders will be required to meet stringent technical, financial, and compliance criteria, including B-BBEE, tax compliance, and adherence to anti-corruption and fraud policies.
Annexure D1 Pricing Schedule - Free State Rural Refresh Managed Bandwidth Links.xlsx
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R 7 157 053
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Important Dates
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfContact Information
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfSubmission Guidelines
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfEvaluation Criteria
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfTechnical Specifications
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfFinancial Requirements
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfCompliance Requirements
Source: Main RFP - 10Gbps managed bandwidth links for the Free State Extensions network.pdfFronting: Strictly prohibited. CSIR will investigate; failure to disprove fronting within 14 days may lead to bid invalidation and 10-year public sector restriction.
Conflict of Interest/Corruption: Bidders (or their directors/shareholders) involved in collusion, bribery, fraud, or illegal conduct are disqualified.
POPI Act Compliance: Must comply with data protection laws and CSIR’s internal governance requirements.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 28 of 2024
Provides the national framework for public procurement across government.
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Act 2 of 2000
Supports access to tender records, award decisions and public-sector procurement information.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Website
transnet.net
Address
Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
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Last checked
05 Jun 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
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