Network redundancy and wireless infrastructure enhancement services for qcto

Pricing must include all applicable taxes and exclude unconditional discounts. The total estimated contract value (rand value) is calculated at the time of bid invitation and includes all applicable taxes.

Compliance requirements include:

• Submission of a completed Preference Points Claim Form (SBD 6.1) as part of the tender.
• Proof of B-BBEE status (certificate) to claim ownership points (Black, Youth, Women).
• CSD (Central Supplier Database) report may be required for verification.
• Company registration details (name, registration number, type of company/firm).
• Signed declaration certifying the accuracy of claimed points and acknowledging penalties for fraudulent claims.

Penalties for non-compliance or fraudulent claims may include:

• Disqualification from the tendering process.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages incurred by the organ of state.
• Contract cancellation and damages claims.
• Restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state for up to 10 years.
• Criminal prosecution.

Specific goals table:

• Black ownership: 5 points (≥50% = 5, <50% = 0).
• Youth ownership: 5 points (≥50% = 5, <50% = 0).
• Women ownership: 5 points (≥50% = 5, <50% = 0).
• Locality/Province: 5 points (Within Gauteng = 5, Outside Gauteng = 0).

Total: 20 points.

Contractual terms include:

• The tenderer must certify that all information provided is true and correct.
• The organ of state may require documentary proof to substantiate claims at any time, even after contract award.
• Penalties for fraudulent claims or non-fulfillment of contract conditions may include:
• Disqualification from the tendering process.
• Recovery of costs, losses, or damages incurred by the organ of state.
• Contract cancellation and damages claims.
• Restriction from obtaining business from any organ of state for up to 10 years (after due process).
• Criminal prosecution.

For disposal or leasing of state assets and income-generating procurement, price points are calculated using the highest acceptable tender (Pmax) as the reference.

Closing date: 20 July 2026 at 11:00.

Compulsory site inspection: Scheduled from Wednesday to Friday (contact technical team to arrange).

Technical enquiries:

• Mr Shebambo: [email protected]
• Mr Radebe: [email protected]

SCM and administrative enquiries:

• Ms Moloko Aphane: [email protected]

Submission email: [email protected]

Submit the following documents via email to [email protected]:

• SBD 6.1 (Price and Non-Price Schedule)
• SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
• Quotation
• Recent CSD report (verify tax status before submission)
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• Duly completed SBD forms
• Bank confirmation letter

Notes:

• No faxed or late documents will be accepted.
• Compulsory site inspection: Schedule time with the technical team (Mr Shebambo or Mr Radebe) between Wednesday and Friday.

Scope: Network redundancy and wireless infrastructure enhancement. Further details are available in the RFQ documents on the QCTO website.

Submit a quotation as part of the bid. Additional financial requirements (e.g., bonds, guarantees) are not specified in the document.

Mandatory compliance documents:

• Recent CSD report (tax status must be verified)
• Valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
• Duly completed SBD forms
• Bank confirmation letter

The QCTO accepts no liability for incorrect information in the document and reserves the right to amend any incorrect information.

The QCTO reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any quotation. No additional evaluation criteria are specified.

Disqualification conditions:

• Bidders listed in the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers will be automatically disqualified.

Bidder declarations required:

• Confirm whether the bidder, its directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or any person with controlling interest is employed by the state. If yes, provide full names, identity numbers, and state employee numbers (if applicable).
• Disclose any relationship between the bidder or connected persons and employees of the procuring institution. Provide particulars if applicable.
• Declare any interest in other related enterprises (bidding or not) by the bidder or its directors, trustees, shareholders, members, partners, or controlling persons. Provide particulars if applicable.

Certifications and undertakings:

• Bid must be submitted independently, without collusion with competitors (joint ventures/consortia excluded).
• No consultations, communications, or agreements with competitors regarding bid details (quality, quantity, specifications, prices, methods, market allocation, or submission decisions).
• Bid terms must not be disclosed to competitors before official opening or contract award.
• No prior or ongoing consultations with procuring institution officials except for bid clarification. Bidder must not have been involved in drafting specifications or terms of reference.
• Suspicious bids may be reported to the Competition Commission, NPA, or result in a 10-year public sector restriction under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.
• False declarations may lead to bid rejection or action under PFMA SCM Instruction /22.

False declarations may lead to bid rejection or action under PFMA SCM Instruction /22 on preventing and combating abuse in the Supply Chain Management System.