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Issuing Organization
State Information Technology Agency (SITA)Location
Western Cape
Closing Date
05 Jun 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
103 & 120 Plein street - Western Cape - Cape Town -
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
12 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-155834
This tender, issued by the state information technology agency (SITA), seeks bids for the supply, installation, and configuration of cisco wireless access points at parliament in cape town. IT is open to prospective suppliers who must adhere to sita's strict ethical and compliance standards.
Bid reference: RFB 3222-2025 ERP NO:362010. Submission deadline: 2026-06-05 at 11:00. Must comply with SITA's zero-tolerance policy on fraud, corruption, and unethical conduct. Required to report suspicious activities via provided whistleblowing channels. Must adhere to South African procurement laws and SITA's internal policies. Technical scope: supply, install, and configure Cisco wireless access points. Contact SITA at +27 12 482 3000 for clarifications.
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RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docx
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Western Cape is inviting bids for the procurement, supply, installation, and configuration of 100 Cisco Wireless Access Points (APs) at Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. The contract includes a 5-year Cisco support agreement, full documentation, testing, maintenance plans, and SLA updates. The tender follows a structured 4-stage evaluation process (Administrative, Technical, Special Conditions, and Price/Preference Points) and adheres to the 80/20 Preferential Procurement Policy (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE).
RFB 3222-2025 SITA-Pricing Schedule -SCM-SBD-3 - Price response - APs.xlsx
Fraud awareness.pdf
The tender is for the procurement, supply, installation, and configuration of Cisco wireless access points (APs) at Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town, issued by the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) in the Western Cape. The closing date is June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM UTC.
Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docx
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for the procurement, supply, installation, and configuration of Cisco Wireless Access Points (APs) at Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. The tender (RFB3222-2025, ERP 362010) closes on 05 June 2026 at 11:00 SAST. The project emphasizes compliance with South African procurement laws, B-BBEE, tax regulations, and technical specifications for Cisco equipment.
Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdf
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) invites bids for the procurement, supply, installation, and configuration of Cisco Wireless Access Points (APs) at Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. The tender (RFB3222-2025) is brand-specific to Cisco and has a submission deadline of 05 June 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC via the ERP Oracle Portal.
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Important Dates
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxClosing date: 05 June 2026 at 11:00 (SAST). No briefings, site visits, or clarification deadlines are specified.
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxSubmit bids electronically or physically as per the RFB document. Key requirements: (1) No briefing session will be held. (2) Bidders must be registered on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD) per Instruction Note 4A of 2016/17. (3) Bids must include all required technical and pricing documentation, with unique references (e.g., binder/folio, chapter, section, page) for substantiating evidence. (4) Failure to comply with mandatory requirements will disqualify the bid. (5) Submit the bid pricing schedule in the provided Excel spreadsheet format. (6) Bidders must declare acceptance of all costing and pricing conditions by marking 'ACCEPT ALL' or 'DO NOT ACCEPT ALL' in the declaration form—failure to do so will disqualify the bid.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxEvaluation follows a 4-stage process: (1) Administrative responsiveness (Stage 1): CSD registration is mandatory. (2) Technical mandatory requirements (Stage 2): Must comply with ALL technical mandatory requirements (e.g., Cisco certification) and provide substantiating evidence. (3) Special Conditions of Contract (SCC) verification (Stage 3): Must accept all SCC terms; counter-conditions may invalidate the bid. (4) Price and preference points (Stage 4): 80/20 system (80 points for price, 20 for B-BBEE and specific goals). Preference points: (a) B-BBEE status (see Table 4 for allocations: Level 1 = 20 points, Level 2 = 18 points, etc.). (b) 10 points for bidders based in the Western Cape (proof: municipal account, lease agreement, or title deed). Bidders must sustain or improve B-BBEE level for the contract duration.
Technical Specifications
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxScope: Supply, deliver, install, and configure 100 Cisco Wireless LAN Access Points (APs) and cabling at Parliament, 103 & 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. Deliverables: (1) Full documentation, testing, maintenance plan, and SLA updates. (2) 5-year Cisco support for all equipment. (3) Handover documentation with audit forms and serial numbers of delivered equipment, certified by client and service provider. (4) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) File required for the installation period. Standards: Equipment must not compromise SITA’s current architecture, connectivity, or maintenance. Must comply with: (a) Government Minimum Interoperability Standards (MIOS). (b) ISO/IEC General Quality Standards, ISO 27001, and Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). (c) ISO 9001. (d) SANS standards (SANS10222-5-2). All LAN equipment requires backup power for safe shutdown during outages.
Financial Requirements
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxPricing: (1) Must be VAT-inclusive and quoted in South African Rand (ZAR). (2) Total price must cover all services, deliverables, accessories, upgrades, delivery costs, labor, and overheads. (3) Bidders must use the provided exchange rates for foreign currency components: USD: R16.41, EUR: R19.33, GBP: R22.34. (4) Submit pricing in the provided Excel spreadsheet. (5) SITA reserves the right to negotiate pricing post-award. (6) Bidders must declare acceptance of all pricing conditions; counter-conditions may invalidate the bid. Payment terms, bonds, and guarantees are not explicitly detailed in the document.
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFB 3222 bid specification-Parliament-APs.docxMandatory: (1) Registration on National Treasury’s Central Supplier Database (CSD). (2) Valid Cisco distributor, installer, reseller, or partner certification (attach proof to Annex A). (3) Compliance with Government Minimum Interoperability Standards (MIOS), ISO/IEC, POPIA, ISO 9001, and SANS standards (SANS10222-5-2). (4) B-BBEE status (submit proof; points allocated per 80/20 system). (5) Western Cape location (10 preference points for businesses in Western Cape; submit municipal account, lease agreement, or title deed). (6) Security screening: Company and individuals may require State Security Agency (SSA) screening; submit CIPC registration, director IDs, tax clearance, and other requested documents. (7) Non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for confidentiality. (8) Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) File required for installation period. (9) No fronting; SITA will verify B-BBEE and other claims. (10) Annual preference goal performance reports required. (11) Acceptance of all Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
Important Dates
Source: Fraud awareness.pdfClosing date: 2026-06-05 at 11:00 (as per tender record). Document mentions 07:58, but this appears unrelated to submission. Verify the correct deadline in the official tender record.
Contact Information
Source: Fraud awareness.pdfSCM/Technical Contact: SITA SOC Ltd, 459 Tsitsa Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa. PO Box 26100, Monument Park, 0105, South Africa. Phone: +27 12 482 3000. Fax: +27 12 367 5151. Fraud/ethics reporting: Telephone 0800 111 180, WhatsApp 0860 004 004, Email [email protected], Website www.behonest.co.za.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Fraud awareness.pdfRefer to the official tender record (RFB 3222-2025 ERP NO:362010) for submission details, as returnable documents are not specified in the provided document.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Fraud awareness.pdfOpen to prospective bidders. Bidders must comply with SITA's zero-tolerance policy for fraud, corruption, bribery, and unethical conduct. Suspicious activities must be reported via: Telephone 0800 111 180, WhatsApp 0860 004 004, Email [email protected], or Website www.behonest.co.za. Registration and compliance with South African procurement laws and SITA's internal policies are required.
Important Dates
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxPublication date: 12 May 2026. Closing date for queries: 29 May 2026 at 16:00. Closing date for bids: 05 June 2026 at 11:00 SAST. Bid validity period: 120 days from closing date. SITA may extend validity period; refusal without justification may lead to disqualification.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxSCM and technical queries: Athini Ndungane. Email: [email protected]. Phone: 021 442 8545. Submission address: https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxSubmit bids electronically via https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp by 05 June 2026 at 11:00 SAST. No late bids accepted. Use only official forms provided (no re-typed forms). All returnable documents must be included: SBD 4 (Bidder’s Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preferential Procurement Claim Form with evidence), and SBD 5 (NIPP form, if imported content exceeds USD 10 million). Bids must be signed by an authorised representative with initials on every page. Failure to comply (e.g., missing documents, unsigned bids, or non-adherence to prescribed format) will result in disqualification. Consortia/JVs must provide signed agreements detailing work and revenue split. Distributors/resellers must submit back-to-back agreements or OEM/OSM certification. SITA may request missing administrative documents post-closing but is not obligated to do so. Bidders must continuously check SITA’s website for updates; SITA will not notify bidders of changes. Alternative bids are only accepted if a fully compliant primary bid is also submitted.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxEvaluation uses the 80/20 preference point system: 80 points for price (lowest acceptable bid scores highest), 20 points for preference goals (B-BBEE). Points for price are calculated as: Ps = 80
Technical Specifications
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxSupply, install, and configure Cisco Wireless Access Points (APs) at Parliament, 120 Plein Street, Cape Town. Goods must be new, unused, of the most recent models, and incorporate all recent design/material improvements. Must conform to Cisco brand specifications and applicable South African legal standards. Warranty: 12 months from delivery/acceptance or 18 months from shipment, whichever ends earlier. Supplier must repair or replace defective goods at no cost upon written notice. Incidental services may include: on-site assembly/commissioning, provision of tools for maintenance, detailed operations/maintenance manuals, maintenance/repair for an agreed period, and training of SITA personnel. Spare parts must be available as specified; supplier must notify SITA of production termination and provide blueprints/drawings if requested. Packing must prevent damage during transit and comply with contract specifications. Delivery must meet contract terms; shipping documents must be furnished as specified.
Financial Requirements
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxPricing must be in ZAR unless otherwise stipulated. Prices must remain firm for the 120-day bid validity period. Payment terms/methods will be specified in the contract. Performance security (e.g., bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, or cashier’s cheque) of a specified amount must be furnished within 30 days of contract award. Security will be discharged within 30 days after completion of obligations, including warranty. Penalties for late delivery: deductions calculated using the current prime interest rate per day of delay. Supplier is liable for excess costs if SITA procures substitutes due to delays. Insurance: Goods must be fully insured in a freely convertible currency against loss/damage during manufacture, transport, storage, and delivery. Prices charged for incidental services (if not included in contract price) must be agreed in advance and not exceed prevailing rates. No price variations allowed except as authorised in the contract.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation to Bid-RFB3222-2025.docxTax Compliance: Submit SARS Tax Compliance Status (TCS) PIN or Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration number. Each consortium/JV member must provide separate TCS/CSD details. No bids accepted from government employees or entities with government-employed directors/members. B-BBEE: Valid B-BBEE status level certificate or sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs) required to claim preference points. Foreign suppliers: Must complete the Foreign Suppliers Questionnaire (Table 3) if not registered in RSA; tax compliance not required if no RSA presence/income. National Industrial Participation Programme (NIPP): Submit SBD 5 if imported content exceeds USD 10 million (or equivalent). Successful bidders must report contract details to DTIC within 5 working days if value exceeds R10 million. Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act: Proof of registration and good standing with the Compensation Fund may be required. POPIA: Bidder consents to processing of personal information as per SITA’s Data Privacy Policy. Prohibition of Restrictive Practices: Collusive bidding or bid-rigging is prohibited and may result in disqualification, contract termination, or blacklisting for up to 10 years. Bidder must declare any conflicts of interest (e.g., relationships with SITA or government employees).
Important Dates
Source: Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdfPublication date: 12 May 2026. Closing date: 05 June 2026 at 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdfEnquiries: Athini Ndungane. Tel: +27 21 442 8545. Email: [email protected]. Submission portal: https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp. SITA Head Office: 459 Tsitsa Street, Erasmuskloof, Pretoria, South Africa. Tel: +27 12 482 3000.
Submission Guidelines
Source: Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdfSubmit bids electronically via the ERP Oracle Portal at https://suppliers.sita.co.za/OA_HTML/AppsLocalLogin.jsp by 11:00 on the closing date. Bidders must confirm submission by ticking the box for electronic responses. Complete the bid pricing schedule in the provided Excel spreadsheet format. All queries must be submitted in writing to [email protected].
Evaluation Criteria
Source: Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdfBidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) with updated details. Must demonstrate capability to supply, install, and configure Cisco APs. Must comply with South African procurement laws and SITA's terms.
Compliance Requirements
Source: Invitation Letter RFB 3222-2025.pdfBidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and ensure all company details are updated on the CSD.
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