Request for Proposals (RFP) The provision of managed bandwidth links for the South African National Research Network (SANReN) connectivity of University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Mbombela campus, Siyabuswa campus and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Mbombela to the CSIR.
About This Opportunity
Request for Proposals (RFP) The — services contract awarded in South Africa by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Awarded to OPENSERVE.
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in South Africa, Africa, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of ZAR 7.1 million.
Published through eTenders South Africa, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the governance and public administration sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Request for Proposals (RFP) The provision of managed bandwidth links for the South African National Research Network (SANReN) connectivity of University of Mpumalanga (UMP) Mbombela campus, Siyabuswa campus and Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Mbombela to the CSIR.
Contracting authority: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Category: Services: Professional
Tender type: Request for Proposal
Province: National
Briefing venue: MS teams link attached on Tender Document
Delivery location: Meiring Naudé Road-Brummeria-Pretoria-0001
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from eTenders South Africa and was originally published on September 25, 2025. Last refreshed 144 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has issued 335 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 6 currently open and 249 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Research & Innovation, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for South Africa. Notices are distributed via eTenders South Africa. Most recent publication: October 30, 2026.
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Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in South Africa. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit eTenders South Africa to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to OPENSERVE. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is ZAR 7,054,255 - ZAR 7,054,255. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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