Supply and delivery of 100gbps equipment – RFQ in gauteng (telecoms)

Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 12:00

RFQ re-issue date: 03 November 2026

Validity period: 30 days from closing date

Enquiries:

• Contact: Khanyi Mananga
• Email: [email protected]

Submission:

• Email: [email protected]

Delivery address:

Broadband Infraco office

Sentech Technology Park

2040 Octave Street

Radiokop, Honeydew

Johannesburg

Submission method: email

Submission email: [email protected]

Closing time: 10 November 2026 at 12:00

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

• SBD 1 (Invitation to Bid): bidder details and offer cover page.
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest): discloses any employment by an organ of state or connection to the procuring institution; failure to disclose all CSD-registered companies linked to directors leads to disqualification.
• SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim Form): claims specific goals points under the 80/20 system.
• Full CSD report from National Treasury.
• SARS tax compliance PIN or TCS certificate.
• B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit, or exemption letter (certified copies).
• Company registration documents.
• Detailed quotation on company letterhead with product specifications and compliance/deviation statement.
• Proof of authority (e.g., company resolution) for the signatory.

Disqualification risks:

• Late or incomplete submissions.
• Missing or unsigned returnable documents.
• Failure to submit valid tax clearance certificate and PIN for quotations above R30 000 (VAT included).
• Fraudulent or untrue information (e.g., false memberships, BEE credentials, experience).
• Being listed on the National Treasury prohibited register or tender defaulters register.
• Failure to use the prescribed pricing schedule format.

Evaluation is conducted in three phases:

Phase 1 – Administrative requirements (pass/fail):

• Completed and signed SBD 1, SBD 4, SBD 6.1.
• Full CSD report.
• SARS tax compliance PIN.
• B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit.
• Company registration documents.

Phase 2 – Technical/functionality evaluation:

• Minimum qualifying score: 75 out of 100 points.
• Bidders scoring below 75 are eliminated.

Phase 3 – Price and specific goals:

• 80/20 preference point system (PPPFA).
• Price: maximum 80 points.
• Specific goals: maximum 20 points.

Specific goals (80/20 system):

• Black Owned Entity: 6 points (evidence: CIPS documents + B-BBEE certificate/certified affidavit + certified ID copies of owners).
• Woman Owned Equity: 4 points (same evidence).
• Youth Equity Ownership: 4 points (same evidence).
• People With Disability: 3 points (same evidence + medical letter confirming disability).
• Military Veterans: 3 points (same evidence + certified personal registration (CPR) number).

Bidders are ranked by total score (price + specific goals).

Scope: Supply and delivery of various transmission equipment for a 100Gbps upgrade (from 10Gbps) as per Service Order SOF 1085, for the Maseru to Teraco Rondebosch route.

Equipment required (compatible with Infinera mTera and Cisco NCS54xx-Cx platforms):

• mTera OSM4F: 2 units
• mTera OSM5C: 2 units
• mTera CFP2 (ZXS-C2L4ZZDR): 4 units
• Cisco NCS5400 QDD-400G-ZRP-S: 6 units
• Cisco NCS5400 QSFP28-100G-LR4: 8 units

Compatible CFPs/QSFP/QDDs may be considered if correctly coded and compatible with the applicable platform. Samples may be requested to confirm compatibility.

Warranty: minimum 12 months.

Delivery: to Broadband Infraco office at Sentech Technology Park, 2040 Octave Street, Radiokop, Honeydew, Johannesburg.

Contract term: 5 years (as per service order).

Bidders must not submit fraudulent or untrue information regarding experience, memberships, or BEE credentials; such submissions lead to disqualification.

Pricing must be submitted on the prescribed schedule and on company letterhead. All prices in ZAR, VAT inclusive. Include all costs (installation, delivery, transport, import). No price adjustments after contract signature. Document all assumptions. The schedule lists specific quantities for each equipment item; failure to complete the schedule in full may lead to disqualification.

Pricing format:

• Complete the prescribed pricing schedule in full; failure to use the suggested format may lead to disqualification.
• Prices must be quoted in South African Rand (ZAR), VAT inclusive.
• State any foreign currency amounts and indicate which portion of the price is linked to the exchange rate.
• Include all costs: installation, delivery, transport, import, and any other charges.
• No pricing adjustments after contract signature; all pricing elements must be disclosed.
• Document all pricing assumptions and estimated costs.
• Submit pricing on official letterhead.

Payment terms:

• Payment only after fulfilment of contract conditions and receipt of a correct, original invoice approved by the client division.
• Payment effected on the last day of the calendar month following the month of receipt of the correct invoice.

Award:

• Broadband Infraco may award in part or whole to one or more service providers.

Tax compliance:

• Submit a valid Tax Clearance Certificate and SARS verification PIN for quotations exceeding R30 000 (VAT included). Failure results in invalidation.
• Keep Broadband Infraco in possession of a valid tax certificate; renew as needed.
• Each party in a consortium/JV/subcontract must submit separate TCS PIN/certificate/CSD number.

Csd:

• Must be registered on the National Treasury Central Supplier Database; submit full CSD report.

B-bbee:

• Submit a valid B-BBEE certificate, sworn affidavit (for EMEs/QSEs), or valid exemption letter. Copies must be certified.

Company registration:

• Submit company registration documents.

State employment:

• Bidders or directors who are persons in the service of the state are not eligible.

OHSA:

• Where applicable, include OHSA compliance costs; the recommended bidder's safety file must be approved by Broadband Infraco.

OHSA compliance is required where applicable. Bidders must include OHSA compliance costs in their pricing. The recommended bidder's safety file must be approved by Broadband Infraco.

Broadband Infraco standard conditions of purchase apply. No services or goods may be delivered before an official purchase order is received. The contract will be formalised via SBD 7 (Contract Form) signed by the successful bidder. Payment is subject to fulfilment of contract conditions and invoice approval. The contract term is 5 years as per the service order.

Evaluation follows three phases: administrative compliance, technical/functionality (minimum 75/100), and price/specific goals (80/20). Specific goals points are allocated for black-owned, woman-owned, youth, disability, and military veteran ownership, each requiring supporting evidence.