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Issuing Organization
National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)Location
Gauteng
Closing Date
18 Aug 2026
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Tender Type
Request for Quotation
Delivery Location
72 New Road, Glen Austin AH, - Midrand - Midrand - 1685
Organization Type
GOVERNMENT
Published
13 Aug 2026
OCDS Reference
ocds-9t57fa-165432
The national radioactive waste disposal institute (nrwdi) requires a supplier to supply, install, test, certify and document a complete LAN structured cabling infrastructure comprising 120 category 6 (cat6) network points at its midrand building. Quotations must be submitted by email before 11:00 on 18 august 2026, and bidders must meet mandatory requirements including reference letters and ID copies or face disqualification.
Closing date and time: 18 August 2026 at 11:00; quotations must be emailed to [email protected] before the deadline, and only quotes sent to this address are considered.
Mandatory at closing: quote fully per the price table and scope of work, submit at least two verifiable reference letters from previous network cabling clients (on client letterhead, signed, with contact details, not linked to the bidder), and submit ID copies of owners/directors as per CIPC, CSD or B-BBEE documents.
Evaluation: 80/20 preference point system (price 80 points, specific goals 20 points) under the Preferential Procurement Regulations 2022; orders above R30,000 are evaluated under this system and a functionality scorecard where applicable.
Award-stage requirements: bidders must be tax compliant and not listed on the Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register.
The successful bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (except foreign bidders with no local registered entity) and must complete and return SBD 4 and SBD 6.1 with the quotation.
Pricing must be firm, with amounts excluding VAT shown as a separate line item; provide sub-total, VAT and grand total for the specified items (testing and labelling 120 units, patch panels 6 units, consumables 1 unit).
Quotation validity period is 60 working days from closing date; delivery must be included and a firm expected delivery date provided.
Date & Time
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 11:00
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Request for Quotation
72 New Road, Glen Austin AH, - Midrand - Midrand - 1685
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Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)13 Aug
2026
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2026
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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.
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NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf
Supply, installation, testing, certification and documentation of 120 Category 6 (Cat6) network points at the NRWDI Midrand Building, including all materials, patch panels, cable management, labelling and as-built documentation.
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Closing date: 18 August 2026. Closing time: 11:00.
Contact Information
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Clarifications: Moses Shandukani at [email protected], or Manqoba Simelane on 072 693 0381. Submission: [email protected] (only this address is accepted for quotes). Delivery address: 72 New Road, Glen Austin AH, Midrand, 1685, Gauteng Province.
Submission Guidelines
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Quotations must be emailed to [email protected] before the closing deadline; only quotes sent to this address are considered. Clarification enquiries go to a different address. Each email has a 10MB mailbox limit; bidders may send multiple emails, all received before the deadline. Quotation validity period is 60 working days from closing date. Delivery must be included (indicate yes/no) and a firm expected delivery date must be provided. The RFQ is subject to the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract. Returnable forms: SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and returned with the quotation. Attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit if applicable. Submit ID copies of owners/directors and at least two verifiable reference letters from previous network cabling clients (on client letterhead, signed, with contact details, not linked to the bidder). Disqualification risks: quoting not fully per the price table and scope of work, submission after closing time/date, submission to the wrong email address, missing reference letters or ID copies, and any unsigned or omitted returnable forms.
Returnable Documents
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Complete and return SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) with the quotation. Attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or affidavit if applicable. Submit ID copies of owners/directors, reference letters, and proof for specific goals claimed. The successful bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database except foreign bidders with no local registered entity.
Evaluation Criteria
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation is in three phases: Phase 1 - Mandatory Requirements at closing stage; Phase 2 - Price and Specific Goals; Phase 3 - Mandatory Requirements at award stage. Phase 1: bidders must quote fully per the price structure and scope of work, submit before closing time/date to the correct email, provide a minimum of two verifiable reference letters (on client letterhead, signed, with contact details, not linked/conflicted with the bidder), and submit ID copies of owners/directors as per CIPC, CSD or B-BBEE documents. Phase 2: price is scored on 80 points and specific goals on 20 points under the 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022). Phase 3: bidders must be tax compliant and not listed on the Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register. Orders above R30,000 are evaluated under the 80/20 system and a functionality scorecard where applicable.
Technical Specifications
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Scope: supply, install, test, certify and document a complete LAN structured cabling infrastructure of 120 Category 6 (Cat6) network points at the NRWDI Midrand Building. Site survey and installation drawing with locations of the 120 points are already done. Materials to supply: Cat6 U/UTP cabling (solid bare copper, 4 twisted pairs, blue, compliant with ANSI/TIA-568-C.2 and ISO/IEC 11801), RJ45 keystone jacks, faceplates, surface or flush wall boxes, patch panels, network rack accessories, cable management accessories, conduits, cable trays where required, cable labels, and consumables. Installation: pull and route all cables, install patch panels, terminate at workstation outlets and communication racks, manage cables, install rack cable managers, and label all cabling infrastructure. Testing: test every installed point with certified cable testing equipment, verify continuity, attenuation and crosstalk, certify compliance with recognised structured cabling standards, and rectify any failed points. Documentation and handover: as-built drawings, cable schedules, patch panel schedules, test certificates, labelling schedules, warranty documentation and a final commissioning report. Appendices A and B provide the office layouts (ground and first floor).
Quality Management
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Bidders must indicate whether they are ISO 9001:2015 certified. Testing and certification: every installed network point must be tested with certified cable testing equipment, verifying continuity, attenuation and crosstalk, and certified compliant with recognised structured cabling standards; any failed points must be rectified.
Pricing Schedule
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Pricing structure: Item 1 - Testing and Labelling (120 units); Item 2 - Patch Panel Category 6 - 24 Port (6 units); Item 3 - Consumables (1 unit). Prices must be firm and include all amounts, with amounts excluding VAT as a separate line item. Provide sub-total, VAT and grand total.
Financial Requirements
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Pricing must be firm and include all amounts, with amounts excluding VAT shown as a separate line item. Pricing structure: Item 1 - Testing and Labelling (120 units); Item 2 - Patch Panel Category 6 - 24 Port (6 units); Item 3 - Consumables (1 unit). Provide sub-total, VAT and grand total. No bonds or guarantees are stated.
Compliance Requirements
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)CSD registration: the successful bidder must be registered on the Central Supplier Database, except foreign bidders with no local registered entity. Tax compliance: bidders must be tax compliant at award stage; non-compliant bidders will not be awarded. B-BBEE: attach a valid B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit if applicable; points are claimed via SBD 6.1. ISO 9001:2015: indicate whether the bidder is certified. SBD 4 (Bidder's Disclosure) and SBD 6.1 (Preference Points Claim) must be completed and returned. ID copies of owners/directors as per CIPC, CSD or B-BBEE documents are required. Bidders listed on the Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register will be disqualified.
B-BBEE Requirements
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Specific goals under the 80/20 preference point system: Enterprises owned by Black People - up to 12 points (12 for 91-100% ownership, 10 for 75-90%, 8 for 51-74%, 4 for 50% and lower, 0 for none). Enterprises owned by Women - up to 8 points (8 for 91-100%, 6 for 75-90%, 4 for 51-74%, 2 for 50% and lower, 0 for none). Proof required: Shareholder Certificate/CIPC Company Registration Documents, certified ID copies of directors, certified B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit, CSD report and/or other documentation.
Contractual Terms
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)The RFQ is subject to the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract. Quotation validity period is 60 working days from closing date. Delivery must be included and a firm expected delivery date provided. No other contract terms are stated.
Special Conditions
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Quotation validity period: 60 working days from closing date. Delivery included: indicate yes/no. Expected delivery date must be firm. Mailbox capacity per email is 10MB; bidders may send multiple emails, all received before the deadline. The RFQ is subject to the National Treasury General Conditions of Contract.
Requirements
Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Mandatory at closing: quote fully per price table and scope of work; submit before closing time/date to the correct email; provide a minimum of two verifiable reference letters from previous network cabling clients (on client letterhead, signed, with contact details, not linked/conflicted with the bidder); submit ID copies of owners/directors as per CIPC, CSD or B-BBEE documents. Mandatory at award: tax compliance; not listed on Register of Restricted Suppliers or Tender Defaulters Register.
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Source: NRWDI RFQ for Supply and Installing of 120 Network Points pdf.pdf (RFQ)Evaluation in three phases: Phase 1 - Mandatory Requirements at closing stage; Phase 2 - Price and Specific Goals; Phase 3 - Mandatory Requirements at award stage. Price scored on 80 points and specific goals on 20 points under the 80/20 preference point system (Preferential Procurement Regulations, 2022). Orders above R30,000 are evaluated under the 80/20 system and a functionality scorecard where applicable.
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72 New Road, Glen Austin AH, - Midrand - Midrand - 1685
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