Detailed LAN and wi-fi assessment for mict seta head office

Closing date: 21 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

Briefing session: N/A

Enquiries

• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +27 11 207 2600
• Department: Supply Chain Management

Submission

• Method: email
• Submission email: [email protected]

Service delivery address

MICT SETA Head Office

Level 3 West Wing, Gallagher House

19 Richards Drive, Halfway House

Midrand

Submission method: email to [email protected]

• One soft copy of the complete RFQ document must be submitted.
• The RFQ invitation document must be completed, signed and submitted as a whole by the authorised company representative.
• Late or incomplete submissions will be invalidated.
• Quotations received after the closing time will not be considered.

Returnable documents (all must be completed, signed and submitted):

• CSD Central Supplier Database (CSD) Registration Report
• Pricing Schedule
• Valid Tax Clearance Certificate(s) and/or proof of application endorsed by SARS and/or SARS-issued verification pin
• SBD 4 – Bidder's Disclosure: discloses whether any director or shareholder is employed by the state or connected to anyone at the procuring institution; false declaration disqualifies the bid.
• SBD 6.1 – Preferential Procurement Claim Form: claims preference points for specific goals.
• Certified copy of director(s) ID(s) not older than six (6) months
• CIPC Document
• Shareholding Certificate
• Bidder's eligibility: Form A: declares no procurement prohibition, no bankruptcy, no corrupt practices, and that all information is true.

Disqualification risks:

• Any returnable form left unsigned or omitted.
• Quotations received after the closing time, regardless of reason.

The RFQ invitation document must be completed, signed and submitted as a whole by the authorised company representative. Returnable documents include: CSD Registration Report, Pricing Schedule, Valid Tax Clearance Certificate(s) and/or proof of application endorsed by SARS and/or SARS-issued verification pin, SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure), SBD 6.1 (Preference Procurement Claim Form), Certified Copy of director(s) ID(s) not older than six (6) months, CIPC Document, Shareholding Certificate, and Bidder's eligibility Form A.

Evaluation stages:

1. Mandatory criteria – bidders failing any mandatory criterion are eliminated from further evaluation.

• Criterion (a): Qualifications of Network Engineer – the proposed network engineer must hold a recognised networking qualification/certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, or equivalent). Proof: certified copy of the qualification/certification.
• Criterion (b): Experience of the Bidder – the bidder must have experience in conducting LAN assessments, network audits, network health checks, or LAN infrastructure assessments within the past five (05) years. Proof: five (05) contactable reference letters on client letterhead, indicating project description, project period (start and end date), and signed by an authorised person (CEO, CIO, ICT manager or SCM manager).

2. Price and Specific Goals – 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022):

• Price: 80 points
• Specific Goals: 20 points
• Enterprise at least 51% owned by historically disadvantaged persons: 10 points
• Enterprise at least 51% owned by historically disadvantaged women: 05 points
• Enterprise at least 51% owned by historically disadvantaged youth: 05 points
• Enterprises not owned by historically disadvantaged persons receive 0 points for specific goals.
• To claim specific goal points, submit: CIPC Document and valid share certificate(s) indicating percentage shareholding by each director; certified ID copies of directors (not older than six months). Failure to submit proof means no preference points for specific goals are claimed.

The MICT SETA requires a qualified and experienced service provider to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the LAN at its Head Office, with a specific focus on the Wi-Fi network's stability, reliability, and performance.

Scope of work:

• Wi-Fi Coverage and Signal Strength Analysis: perform site surveys to map coverage, identify dead zones, measure signal strength across all office areas, meeting rooms, and common spaces; use specialised tools to analyse signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and identify areas with low signal quality.
• Interference Identification and Mitigation: detect and identify sources of Wi-Fi interference (internal and external); propose strategies and technical adjustments to minimise interference.
• Wi-Fi Network Configuration Review: assess current configuration of access points (APs), including channel selection, power levels, security protocols (e.g., WPA2, WPA3), SSID broadcasting, and VLAN assignments; review controller configurations and network policies; evaluate roaming capabilities and client load balancing.
• Network Performance Analysis: conduct throughput testing at various locations; measure latency and packet loss; analyse client connectivity trends (number of connected devices per AP, overall network utilisation); inspect physical deployment of APs (placement, mounting, cabling); verify cabling integrity.
• Documentation Review: review existing network diagrams, Wi-Fi configurations, and any previous assessment reports or network documentation provided by MICT SETA.

Deliverables:

• Inception Report: detailing proposed methodology, work plan, timeline, and resource allocation.
• Comprehensive LAN Assessment Report: professionally presented, including executive summary, detailed analysis of Wi-Fi performance/stability/reliability issues, heat maps of coverage and signal strength, identification of interference sources, analysis of configuration and performance metrics, prioritised recommendations with estimated costs and implementation timelines, identification of required hardware/software upgrades, and best-practice recommendations for Wi-Fi network management and maintenance.
• Presentation of Findings: formal presentation to MICT SETA management and relevant IT personnel summarising findings and remedial actions.

Project duration: all deliverables must be completed within four (4) weeks from the date of contract signing. A detailed work plan with milestones will be agreed with the successful service provider.

Reporting: the service provider reports directly to the MICT SETA ICT Manager or designated representative; regular progress updates (e.g., weekly) are required.

The assessment must be conducted end-to-end, covering Wi-Fi coverage and signal strength analysis, interference identification and mitigation, Wi-Fi network configuration review, network performance analysis, and documentation review. Deliverables include an Inception Report, a Comprehensive LAN Assessment Report (with executive summary, heat maps, interference analysis, configuration and performance metrics, prioritised recommendations with costs and timelines, hardware/software upgrade identification, and best-practice recommendations), and a formal presentation of findings. All deliverables must be completed within four (4) weeks from contract signing, with weekly progress updates to the ICT Manager.

The bidder must demonstrate:

• A proven track record in conducting LAN and Wi-Fi network assessments for organisations of similar size and complexity.
• Expertise in Wi-Fi technologies (e.g., 802.11 standards, wireless security, QoS, roaming protocols).
• Availability of qualified and certified network engineers (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional - Wireless, CWNP certifications).
• Experience with network analysis and diagnostic tools (e.g., Wi-Fi spectrum analyzers, packet sniffers, network monitoring software).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of South African public sector procurement processes (advantageous).

Mandatory evaluation criteria also require the proposed network engineer to hold a recognised networking qualification/certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, or equivalent), and the bidder to have at least five years of experience in LAN assessments, network audits, network health checks, or LAN infrastructure assessments, evidenced by five contactable reference letters.

The assessment must be conducted to a professional standard, using specialised tools for site surveys, signal analysis, and performance testing. The deliverables must be professionally presented and include heat maps, detailed analysis, and prioritised recommendations. The service provider must have qualified and certified network engineers (e.g., Cisco Certified Network Professional - Wireless, CWNP certifications) and experience with network analysis and diagnostic tools.

The pricing schedule must be completed with a cost breakdown per line item, sub-total, and overall RFQ price. The price must be quoted excluding VAT, with VAT at 15% added, and the total price including VAT shown. The quotation must remain valid for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date. The bidder must indicate whether the price(s) are fixed and whether the quote is strictly to specification. The delivery address is MICT SETA Head Office, Level 3 West Wing, Gallagher House, 19 Richards Drive, Halfway House, Midrand.

Pricing format:

• The pricing schedule must be completed with a cost breakdown per line item, sub-total, and overall RFQ price.
• The price must be quoted excluding VAT, with VAT at 15% added, and the total price including VAT shown.
• The quotation must remain valid for acceptance for 90 days from the closing date.
• The bidder must indicate whether the price(s) are fixed and whether the quote is strictly to specification.

No bid security, bonds, guarantees, retention, or payment terms are specified in the document.

CSD registration:

• Prospective suppliers must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database (CSD) prior to submitting a proposal.
• A CSD Registration Report must be submitted with the RFQ.

Tax compliance:

• A valid Tax Clearance Certificate and/or proof of application endorsed by SARS and/or a SARS-issued verification pin must be submitted.

B-BBEE / Specific Goals:

• The 80/20 preference point system applies; specific goals are evaluated out of 20 points based on ownership by historically disadvantaged persons, women, and youth.
• To claim specific goal points, submit: CIPC Document and valid share certificate(s) indicating percentage shareholding by each director; certified ID copies of directors (not older than six months).

Other:

• Certified copy of director(s) ID(s) not older than six (6) months.
• CIPC Document.
• Shareholding Certificate.
• SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Procurement Claim Form) must be completed and signed.
• Form A (Bidder's Eligibility) must be completed and signed.

No CIDB grading, CIPC registration beyond the CIPC document, or professional-body registrations are specified beyond the network engineer certification.

Specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system: 20 points are allocated for specific goals based on ownership by historically disadvantaged persons (10 points for at least 51% ownership), historically disadvantaged women (5 points for at least 51% ownership), and historically disadvantaged youth (5 points for at least 51% ownership). To claim these points, the bidder must submit a CIPC Document and valid share certificate(s) indicating percentage shareholding by each director, and certified ID copies of directors (not older than six months). Failure to submit proof means no preference points for specific goals are claimed.

The quotation is subject to the Government Procurement: General Conditions of Contract (available from the National Treasury website).

• MICT SETA does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quotation, and is not responsible for any costs incurred by the bidder in preparing or submitting the quotation.
• No quotation is deemed accepted until a formal contract or letter of intent is prepared and executed.
• MICT SETA reserves the right to: not evaluate or award quotations that do not comply strictly with the RFQ requirements; make a selection solely on the information received; enter into negotiations with one or more preferred bidders; contact bidders for clarification without informing other bidders; award a contract to one or more bidders; withdraw the RFQ at any stage; accept a quotation in part or full; cancel the RFQ or any part thereof as prescribed in the PPPFA regulations; and select bidders for further negotiations based on the greatest benefit to MICT SETA, not necessarily the lowest cost.
• The bidder bears all costs and expenses associated with the preparation and submission of its quotation; MICT SETA is not liable for any such costs regardless of the outcome of the bidding process.

The quotation is subject to the Government Procurement: General Conditions of Contract. MICT SETA does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quotation, and is not responsible for any costs incurred by the bidder. No quotation is deemed accepted until a formal contract or letter of intent is executed. MICT SETA reserves the right to not evaluate non-compliant quotations, negotiate with preferred bidders, contact bidders for clarification, award to one or more bidders, withdraw the RFQ, accept quotations in part or full, cancel the RFQ, and select bidders based on greatest benefit to MICT SETA. The bidder bears all costs of preparing and submitting the quotation.

Evaluation is against mandatory criteria, price, and specific goals.

Mandatory criteria:

• Network Engineer must hold a recognised networking qualification/certification (e.g., Cisco CCNA/CCNP, CompTIA Network+, Aruba, Fortinet, Juniper, or equivalent); certified copy required.
• Bidder must have experience in LAN assessments, network audits, network health checks, or LAN infrastructure assessments within the past five years; five contactable reference letters on client letterhead required.

Bidders failing mandatory criteria are eliminated.

Price and Specific Goals: 80/20 preference point system (80 points price, 20 points specific goals). Specific goals: 51% owned by historically disadvantaged persons (10 points), 51% owned by historically disadvantaged women (5 points), 51% owned by historically disadvantaged youth (5 points). Enterprises not owned by historically disadvantaged persons receive 0 points. To claim specific goal points, submit CIPC document, valid share certificates, and certified ID copies of directors.