Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (B-BBEE Act)
Act 53 of 2003
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Tender Type
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
Delivery Location
32 Cowen Close, Stellenbosch Park - Schornville - King Williams Town - 5600
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
29 May 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-157578
The eastern cape department of transport seeks a service provider to supply and install network equipment and cabling services across 55 sites for 36 months. The tender prioritizes scalability, security compliance, and adherence to ISO/TIA/EIA-568 standards, with a focus on local content and sita-accredited suppliers.
Submit via eTender Publication Portal (eSubmission) only. Deadline: 30 June 2026 at 11:00. No late, posted, faxed, or emailed bids accepted. Use official bid forms; complete in black ink. Corrections: line through errors, initial changes. Do not tamper with or rebound documents. One envelope per bid, marked with bidder name and bid number. Technical eSubmission queries: National Treasury at [email protected] or +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000. Video guide: https://youtu.be/B7pNseNJYHM. Bids must remain valid for 90 days from closing date.
{
"mandatory": [
"Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD).",
"Tax-compliant (valid SARS PIN).",
"Accredited under SITA RFB 2003/2014 or RFB 1183/2022.",
"Not listed on the Register of Tender Defaulters (Prevention of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004).",
"No history of SCM system abuse or contract performance failures."
],
"experience": [
"Minimum 1 project worth R1M or 2 projects totaling R1M in cabling/network equipment services completed in the past 5 years.",
"Reference letters/award certificates must be on client letterhead with contactable references."
],
"preferential": [
"Points awarded for HDI ownership (Black, Women, Youth, Disabled: 2.5% each as per CIPC/CSD).",
"Locality points: 10 for SITA-accredited suppliers in Eastern Cape; 5 for other provinces."
]
}
Scope: Provide network equipment and cabling services for 55 Department of Transport sites over 36 months. Standards: ISO/TIA/EIA-568 for cabling. Deliverables: Cat 6 Krone network points (≤100m, labeled, skirting-mounted, 3m cable per point), dedicated double socket plugs (RED) for server/cabinet rooms, fibre optic (outdoor/indoor single/multi-mode, trench/arial), patch panels (24/48 port), brush panels, cabinets (22U/42U/wall-mount with fans, patch/brush panels), UPS (2kVA/9kVA with ≥1-year warranty), switches (Cisco/Aruba models with PoE, fibre slots, SA power cords), routers (ISR4321 or equivalent), wireless APs (Cisco/Aruba options), radio links, skirting (PVC), RJ45 plugs, and sundries (trunking, ABB boxes, pipes). Exclusions: Configuration of switches/routers/WAPs. Warranty: 3 months on workmanship; OEM warranty on equipment. Local content: Network cables, fibre cables, power plugs must meet 90% DTI local content thresholds. Equipment must support scalability, security standards, and latest technologies. Sites: 55 locations across Eastern Cape (list provided; may change during contract).
Pricing: Fixed rates per year, inclusive of VAT. Ceiling price must reflect all costs (VAT, disbursements). Payment: Via payment certificates after Technical Project Team sign-off. Travel/accommodation: Charged per SARS rates (only for distances >200km or extended stays ≥3 consecutive days). Bid must include all costs; no reimbursement for bidding expenses. Equipment delivery ETA: 4–8 weeks; implementation within 1 month of purchase order.
Mandatory: CSD registration (report printed ≥10 days before closing date). Tax Compliance: SARS PIN code required. B-BBEE: Original or certified copy of B-BBEE certificate (or consolidated for joint ventures). SITA Accreditation: Must be accredited under RFB 2003/2014 OR RFB 1183/2022 (verified via SITA website). Experience: Completed ≥1 project worth R1M or ≥2 projects with combined value of R1M in cabling/network equipment in past 5 years. Submit: Award letter, completion certificate, or reference letter (on client letterhead with contactable references) detailing nature/duration/value/year of work. Ownership: Proof of HDI ownership (Black 2.5%, Women 2.5%, Black Youth 2.5%, Disabled 2.5% via CIPC/CSD). Additional: No directors/employees employed by the state without Executive Authority permission. All documents become DOT property. Non-compliance renders bid non-responsive.
Closing date: 30 June 2026 at 11:00. No compulsory briefing session. Bid validity period: 90 days from closing date.
Admin Enquiries: Mr. P. Nqikashe, Cell: 067 419 8001, Email: [email protected]. Technical Enquiries: Ms A. Mazwana, Cell: 043 604 7520 / 060 989 1701, Email: [email protected]. eSubmission support: National Treasury, Email: [email protected], Phone: +27(0)12 406 9222 / 012 406-9229 / 012 312-5000. Issuing office: Department of Transport, Private Bag X0023, Bhisho, 5605, Tel: (043) 6047 544, Fax: (086) 648 6340.
Request for Bid(Open-Tender)
32 Cowen Close, Stellenbosch Park - Schornville - King Williams Town - 5600
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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.
SCMU10-2627-0005 - SPECIFICATION FOR CABLING SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF 3 YEARS (BSC)_.pdf
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport invites bids for the provisioning of network equipment and cabling services across 55+ sites for a 36-month period. The tender (Bid No: SCMU10-26/27-0005) requires SITA-accredited suppliers to provide fixed-rate services, including Cat 6 cabling, fiber optics, network switches/routers, UPS systems, and cabinets, all compliant with ISO/TIA-EIA-568 standards and DTI local content requirements (90% for cables/plugs). Submissions close on 30 June 2026 via the eTender Portal, with evaluation based on an 80/20 price-preference system under PPPFA 2022 regulations.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 30 June 2026 - 11:00
Venue
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29 May
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
30 Jun
2026
Closing Date
Tender closing date
The Department of Transport develops policy and oversees South Africa's transport sector.
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Median Estimate
R 945 069
Range
Based on 8 comparable awarded tenders. Companies with similar profiles typically bid near the median.
* Estimates are based on historical data and do not guarantee actual award values.
Sets the constitutional standard for fair, equitable, transparent, competitive and cost-effective public procurement.
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Act 5 of 2000
Covers preferential procurement and preference-point systems used in public tenders.
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Act 12 of 2004
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Struanway, Struandale, Gqeberha, 6200, South Africa
Source confidence
High source confidence
Official source
eTenders.gov.za
Documents found
1
Last checked
29 May 2026
AI status
Not enhanced
Data conflicts
None detected
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Contact
066-381-7987[email protected]www.ectransport.gov.zaStruanway, Struandale, Gqeberha, 6200, South Africa
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