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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
Sender Technology Park, Octave Street - Radiokop - Roodepoort - 2040
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
03 Nov 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-176848
SENTECH requires the supply of ten bonding devices that will combine the bandwidth of two vsat terminals at each of ten sites in limpopo, where IT is rolling out vsat services. The devices are the only line item, and bidders must price them on a schedule showing unit price, total price, subtotal, VAT and a vat-inclusive total. The most consequential consideration is that the scope gives NO technical specification, delivery point, delivery period or installation obligation, so bidders should confirm these with SENTECH before pricing.
Scope: supply exactly 10 bonding devices, each bonding the bandwidth of two VSAT terminals at one site, for 10 sites in Limpopo.
Pricing: quote per unit and in total on the prescribed schedule, then show subtotal, VAT and the VAT-inclusive total.
Technical fit: the scope states no device specification, so bidders must confirm compatibility with SENTECH's VSAT terminals and the required throughput before bidding.
Delivery: no delivery address, delivery period or installation and commissioning duty is stated; clarify these with SENTECH.
Submission: the closing date is 10 November 2026 at 10:00, and the submission method and address are not set out in the scope document, so obtain them from SENTECH or the RFX portal.
Compliance: no eligibility thresholds, returnable forms or evaluation criteria appear in the scope document; confirm the mandatory requirements with SENTECH before preparing a bid.
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Date & Time
Tuesday, 10 November 2026 - 12:00
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Request for Quotation
Sender Technology Park, Octave Street - Radiokop - Roodepoort - 2040
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Description
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf03 Nov
2026
Tender Published
Tender was published
10 Nov
2026
Closing Date
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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)
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REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdf
Sentech Limited requires the supply and delivery of ten (10) bonding devices. The appointed service provider must comply with the bidder disclosure requirements, including declarations on employment by organs of state and any connections to procuring institution staff.
Scope of Work - RFX 6000003808.pdf
Sentech requires the supply and delivery of ten (10) bonding devices to bond two VSAT services at each of ten sites in Limpopo. The devices must enable bandwidth bonding for two VSAT terminals per site.
RFX 6000003808.pdf
Sentech requires a service provider to supply ten (10) bonding devices that meet specified technical specifications, including Wi-Fi, WAN, LAN, antenna, throughput, edge computing, VPN, and certification requirements. The procurement follows a three-stage evaluation: administrative responsiveness, mandatory criteria, and price with preference points.
SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf
Sentech Limited requires the supply and delivery of ten (10) bonding devices. Bidders must submit a consent form allowing Sentech to process their personal information for evaluation and supplier registration purposes.
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Appointment of a service provider for the supply of ten (10) bonding devices for Sentech
Important Dates
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Closing date: 10 November 2026
Closing time: 12h00
Briefing session: Not compulsory
Contact Information
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Contact: Nomaswazi Mhlanga
Role: Administrator
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 083 644 5066
Submission: email to [email protected]
Submission Guidelines
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be submitted by email to [email protected]
Must appear on company letterhead
Must be fully completed and signed using black ink
Must reach Sentech on or before 10 November 2026 at 12h00
Suppliers must be registered on the Sentech Supplier Database
Must hold valid tax compliance status
Form of Offer and Acceptance must accompany the submission
Bids received after the closing time will be rejected
Evaluation Criteria
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Three-stage evaluation process: (1) Administrative Responsiveness - all quotations assessed against administrative requirements; failure to meet criteria results in disqualification; (2) Mandatory Criteria - compliant proposals evaluated against functional criteria; minimum threshold must be achieved to proceed; (3) Price and Preference - lowest-priced bids score highest points under 80/20 system; preference points allocated for race (maximum 8 points), gender (maximum 10 points), disability (maximum 2 points), totaling 20 points; price score calculated as Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin); minimum qualifying functional score marked as ###### points
Technical Specifications
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Supply of ten (10) bonding devices for Sentech
Wi-Fi interface: simultaneous dual band (2.4GHz/5GHz)
WAN interface: 1 x 2.5G Multi-Gig Ethernet plus 1 x 1G Ethernet
LAN interface: 1 x 1G Ethernet
Antenna connectors: 2 x RP-SMA Wi-Fi plus 1 x SMA GPS antenna
Router throughput: 1 Gbps
Edge computing: Docker with 8GB internal storage
Recommended user capacity: 1 to 150
AP and switch controller: standard specification (maximum 30/50 units)
Power supply: AC input 100V-240V, DC output 12V; power consumption 9W nominal, 11W maximum
VPN throughput (SpeedFusion): no encryption 400 Mbps, 256-bit AES 200 Mbps
Technologies: hot failover, smoothing, bandwidth bonding, SpeedFusion boost
Certifications required: FCC, CE, RoHS, REACH, TAA
Financial Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)All quotations in South African Rands (ZAR)
Quotation validity period: 90 days
Sentech reserves right to negotiate market-related prices and discounts
Price adjustments not permitted without prior written approval
Bidder assumes risk of currency fluctuations for foreign currency quotes
Successful bidder must provide securities, bonds, guarantees and proof of insurance within two days of agreement
Compliance Requirements
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdf (RFQ)Registration on Sentech Supplier Database mandatory
Valid tax compliance status required from SARS
B-BBEE certificate required to claim preference points
Preference points allocated as follows: race (8 points for >=51% black ownership, 3 for 25.1-50%, 1 for 5-25%, 0 for below 5%), gender (10 points for >=51% women ownership, 6 for 25.1-50%, 2 for 5-25%, 0 for below 5%), disability (2 points with doctor's note), total maximum 20 points
All administrative responsiveness criteria must be satisfied
Contractual Terms
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdfSuccessful bidder must within two days of receiving completed agreement contact Employer's agent to arrange delivery of securities, bonds, guarantees and proof of insurance per contract conditions; failure to fulfil these obligations constitutes repudiation of agreement; contract comes into effect when service provider receives one fully completed original copy including Schedule of Deviations
Section
Source: RFX 6000003808.pdfEvaluation conducted in three stages: (1) Administrative Responsiveness - all quotations assessed against administrative requirements; non-compliant quotations disqualified; (2) Mandatory Criteria - compliant proposals evaluated against functional criteria; minimum threshold must be achieved to proceed; (3) Price and Preference - lowest-priced bids score highest points under 80/20 system; preference points allocated for race (maximum 8 points), gender (maximum 10 points), disability (maximum 2 points), totaling 20 points; price score calculated as Ps = 80 x (1 - (Pt - Pmin)/Pmin); minimum qualifying functional score marked as ###### points
Submission Guidelines
Source: SENTECH SUPPLIER CONSENT FORM (1).pdf (RFP)Returnable form
Important Dates
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Closing date: 10 November 2026 at 10:00.
Submission Guidelines
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest) must be completed, signed and submitted with the bid.
CSD disclosure: All CSD-registered active companies linked to directors must be disclosed.
Declaration truthfulness: False declarations on SBD 4 disqualify the bid.
Closing time: 10:00 on 10 November 2026.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Evaluation requirements: Bidders must not be listed on the Register for Tender Defaulters or the List of Restricted Suppliers.
SBD 4 truthfulness: Bidders must complete and submit the Declaration of Interest form with truthful declarations.
No collusion: Bidders must not have consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with competitors regarding quality, quantity, specifications, prices or delivery particulars.
Compliance Requirements
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdf (TENDER)Compliance requirements: Bidders must disclose all CSD-registered active companies linked to directors.
Section
Source: REVISED SBD 4 -Annexure A.pdfBidders must not have consultations, communications, agreements or arrangements with competitors regarding the quality, quantity, specifications, prices or delivery particulars of the products or services to which this bid invitation relates.
Description
Source: Scope of Work - RFX 6000003808.pdfSENTECH is deploying VSAT services in Limpopo and requires bandwidth bonding for two VSAT services.
To enable bonding, SENTECH requires the supply of 10 bonding devices.
The devices will bond two VSAT terminals at 10 sites.
Required supply: 10 x bonding devices.
Technical Specifications
Source: Scope of Work - RFX 6000003808.pdf (unknown)Scope: Supply of 10 bonding devices for SENTECH.
Purpose: Bandwidth bonding for two VSAT terminals at 10 sites in Limpopo, where SENTECH is deploying VSAT services.
Requirement: 10 x bonding devices.
Pricing Schedule
Source: Scope of Work - RFX 6000003808.pdfPricing schedule columns: Description, Quantity, Unit Price, Total Price.
Line item: Bonding Devices, Quantity 10.
Required totals: Sub Total, Vat, Total (VAT inclusive).
Financial Requirements
Source: Scope of Work - RFX 6000003808.pdf (unknown)Pricing schedule format: Description, Quantity, Unit Price, Total Price.
Item: Bonding Devices, Quantity: 10.
Required totals: Sub Total, Vat, Total (VAT inclusive).
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Act 28 of 2024
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Act 2 of 2000
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Act 3 of 2000
Supports lawful, reasonable and procedurally fair administrative tender decisions.
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Address
Sender Technology Park, Octave Street - Radiokop - Roodepoort - 2040
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High source confidence
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Last checked
04 Nov 2026
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