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
KwaZulu Natal Economic Regulatory AuthorityLocation
Western Cape
Closing Date
16 Oct 2026
Documents available on tender detail page
Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
1 George MacFarlane Ln - Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg - Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg - 3201
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
06 Oct 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-173051
The kwazulu-natal economic regulatory authority requires a service provider to supply dedicated internet and wide area network connectivity across its pietermaritzburg and durban sites for 12 months. The scope includes once-off installation of a 300 mbps point-to-point link and 200 mbps dedicated internet fibre at the redlands pmb office, plus monthly recurring services: 300 mbps interoffice WAN, 200 mbps dedicated internet at both pmb and durban, and managed monitoring. Bidders must submit firm, all-inclusive prices electronically by 16 october 2026 at 16:00. The single most consequential consideration is the 80/20 preference system where 20 points are awarded for specific goals — particularly black women ownership (7 points) and smme size (5 points) — making b-bbee and ownership documentation critical to competitiveness.
Closing: 16 October 2026 at 16:00, electronic submission only to [email protected]; 20 MB email limit and bidder bears risk of non-delivery
Mandatory forms: SBD 1 (cover page), SBD 3.1 (firm pricing schedule), SBD 4 (disclosure), SBD 6.1 (preference points claim with evidence), SBD 7.1 (contract form post-award), and Authority to Sign — incomplete forms disqualify
Specific goals (20 points total): Black Women Ownership 7 points, SMME employee count 5 points, Youth ownership 2 points, Disability 2 points, KZN location 2 points, Rural KZN location 2 points; zero points if table incomplete or evidence missing
Registrations required: CSD registration with number on quotation; SARS TCS PIN or printed certificate (CSD number alone acceptable if no TCS PIN); B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit for EMEs/QSEs must be submitted to claim preference points
Pricing: firm prices only, inclusive of all taxes and delivery costs, valid for 60 working days, on company letterhead
Technical scope: once-off setup (300 Mbps P2P and 200 Mbps internet at Redlands PMB) plus 12 months monthly services (300 Mbps WAN, 200 Mbps internet PMB, 200 Mbps internet DBN, managed monitoring)
Performance security: required within 30 days of award; amount and form per Special Conditions of Contract (not specified in extracted text)
Foreign suppliers: complete questionnaire; if no RSA presence or tax liability, TCS PIN not required but CSD registration still needed
Exclusion: bids from state employees, companies with state-employed directors, or close corporations with state-employed members are prohibited
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Date & Time
Friday, 16 October 2026 - 16:00
Venue
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Categories
Request for Quotation
1 George MacFarlane Ln - Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg - Town Hill, Pietermaritzburg - 3201
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Description
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf06 Oct
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
16 Oct
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
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.
TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf
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QBD.pdf
Provision of Internet and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity services for 12 months to the KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority, including 300Mbps point-to-point WAN interoffice fibre, 200Mbps dedicated internet fibre at Pietermaritzburg and Durban offices, managed monitoring services, and associated installation and setup.
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Organization
KwaZulu Natal Economic Regulatory AuthorityContact Person
FAHEEM MAHOMED
Phone
061-078-8600
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KZNERA requires a service provider to implement, monitor, maintain and support WAN connectivity and internet services across two datacentre locations for 12 months. The authority regulates gambling and liquor industries in KwaZulu-Natal and operates critical IT infrastructure from Pietermaritzburg and Durban offices. The procurement aims to leverage market competition for reliable, efficient, cost-effective connectivity solutions amid declining bandwidth costs.
Current state
Target state
Scope includes: Layer 2 fibre upgrade, dedicated internet upgrade, managed support, monitoring server deployment, and project management. SD-WAN and wireless technologies are prohibited.
Important Dates
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Closing date and time: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
Contract duration: 12 months
No briefing, site visit, or clarification deadline stated in document.
Contact Information
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)SCM enquiries
Technical enquiries
Submission address: not stated — confirm with Mr Mahomed
Service delivery addresses
PMB Office:
KZNGBB House, Redlands Estate
1 George MacFarlane Lane
Wembley, Pietermaritzburg
DBN Office:
1st Floor, The Marine Building
22 Dorothy Nyembe Street
Durban CBD
Submission Guidelines
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Closing: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
Submission method: not specified in document — bidders must confirm with SCM contact
Returnable documents: not explicitly listed in the Terms of Reference; bidders should request the full RFQ pack from SCM to confirm required SBD/MBD forms and CSD registration proof
Disqualification risks:
Evaluation Criteria
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Evaluation methodology not stated in the extracted document. Bidders must request full RFQ documentation from SCM to confirm:
The document is a Terms of Reference only; evaluation criteria likely reside in separate RFQ instructions.
Technical Specifications
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Procurement: Internet and WAN connectivity services for KwaZulu-Natal Economic Regulatory Authority (KZNERA)
Contract period: 12 months
Current infrastructure
Required services — PMB Office (Redlands)
Required services — DBN Office (Marine Building)
Technology constraints
Managed support services
Project management
Cutover constraint
Mandatory deliverable
Applications supported
Pricing Schedule
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdfPricing must be submitted on the prescribed schedule with all amounts VAT inclusive and firm for 12 months.
Once-off costs
Monthly costs (× 12)
Total: once-off [A] + 12-month [B] = grand total
Financial Requirements
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Pricing format: fixed pricing schedule over 12 months, VAT inclusive, firm for contract duration
Pricing structure — Once-off setup costs
Pricing structure — Monthly costs (quantity: 12 months)
Grand total: [A] Once-off total + [B] 12-month total
Bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention: not stated
Payment terms: not stated
Financial capacity/turnover requirements: not stated
Compliance Requirements
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)CSD registration: required (implied for all government tenders — bidders must confirm)
Tax compliance: SARS tax compliance status required (implied — bidders must confirm)
B-BBEE: not stated in document; bidders must request preference points criteria from SCM
CIDB: not applicable (ICT services, not construction)
CIPC registration: implied for juristic persons — bidders must confirm
Local content: not stated
Professional registrations: not stated
Returnable forms: not listed in this Terms of Reference extract; bidders must obtain full RFQ pack to confirm required SBD/MBD forms
Contractual Terms
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdfContract duration: 12 months
A service level agreement will be concluded with the awarded service provider.
Pricing must be VAT inclusive and firm for the 12-month contract period.
No termination clauses, penalties, or liquidated damages stated in this extract.
Requirements
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)Hardware: all equipment must match or exceed current specifications with full compatibility to existing infrastructure.
Support and monitoring
WAN link: 300 Mbps dedicated Layer 2 Point-to-Point fibre between offices; no SD-WAN
Internet services (not broadband)
Constraints: cutover downtime must be minimised and occur outside business hours
Project management: designated project manager; all coordination through this person; copies of all correspondence to KZNERA
Mandatory: network diagram required; omission or use of SD-WAN/wireless = automatic disqualification
Section
Source: TOR WAN IS - 202608_FINAL_1.pdf (unknown)SCM enquiries
Technical enquiries
Important Dates
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Quotation invitation date: 6 October 2026
Quotation closing date: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
No compulsory briefing or site visit mentioned
Contact Information
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)SCM enquiries:
General submission email: [email protected]
Additional email: [email protected]
General telephone: 033 897 0100 / 061 07 88600
Delivery address for services: KZNERA, Redlands PMB Office (Pietermaritzburg) and DBN (Durban) sites as per pricing schedule
Submission Guidelines
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Submission method: electronic only via email to [email protected]
Closing date and time: 16 October 2026 at 16:00
Email size limit: 20 MB; bidder is responsible for ensuring delivery before closing
Quotation must be on supplier's letterhead and include CSD number
All SBD forms must be completed in full; incomplete forms cause disqualification
Returnable forms (each must be signed and submitted):
Quotation validity: 60 working days from closing date
Prices must be firm, inclusive of all taxes, and include delivery costs
Late submissions will not be considered
Evaluation Criteria
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Preference point system: 80/20 (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points)
Price points calculated using the standard 80/20 formula (Ps = 80[1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin])
Specific goals and maximum points (80/20 system):
Total specific-goal points: 20
Evidence required for each goal (examples): valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, CSD report, CIPC documents, payroll summary, affidavit of employee numbers, proof of disability, utility bill or councillor letter for address, similar evidence for rural location
Failure to complete the SBD 6.1 table or submit supporting evidence results in zero points for that goal
No minimum qualifying score stated
Technical Specifications
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Scope: Provision of internet and Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity services for 12 months
Sites and required links:
Pricing structure: once-off setup costs (items 1.1–1.4) and monthly recurring costs (items 2.1–2.5)
All delivery and installation costs must be included in the bid price
Service required as soon as possible after award
No detailed technical specifications or service-level agreements provided in the extracted text; refer to attached Terms of Reference (not included in source)
Financial Requirements
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Pricing format: firm prices only; non-firm prices (including exchange-rate variations) will not be considered
Separate pricing schedule required for each delivery point if different points influence pricing
Quote must be on company letterhead
Prices inclusive of all applicable taxes (VAT, PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.)
Payment terms: supplier submits invoice with delivery note; payment within 30 days of invoice receipt; payment in Rand unless Special Conditions of Contract state otherwise
Performance security: successful bidder must furnish performance security within 30 days of contract award notification; amount and form (bank guarantee, irrevocable letter of credit, cashier's or certified cheque) specified in Special Conditions of Contract (not detailed in extracted text)
Performance security returned within 30 days after completion of all obligations including warranty
Warranty: 12 months after delivery and acceptance at final destination, or 18 months after shipment, whichever ends first (standard GCC clause; may be overridden by SCC)
No bid security or retention percentages stated in extracted text
Compliance Requirements
Source: QBD.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory registrations and documents:
No CIDB grading required (non-construction)
No minimum turnover or financial capacity threshold stated
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.
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Act 12 of 2004
Supports anti-corruption controls and supplier integrity in procurement processes.
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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.
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
Relevant because this is a South African public-sector procurement opportunity.
Address
270 Jabu Ndlovu St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
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Documents found
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Last checked
06 Oct 2026
AI status
Enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
061-078-8600[email protected]www.kznedtea.gov.za270 Jabu Ndlovu St, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, South Africa
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