Digital Mobile Radio Network Supply and Installation

CapeNature, the Western Cape Nature Conservation Board, is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced service provider to deliver a Digital Mobile Radio Communication Network (DMRN) across several of its nature reserves in the Western Cape Province. The scope covers the full project lifecycle: supplying radio network equipment, installing it at each site, commissioning the network, obtaining the required licences, and providing ongoing maintenance support. The network will give field staff reliable, secure voice communication in areas that are often remote and have limited commercial cellular coverage, which is essential for daily reserve operations, visitor safety and emergency response.

Bidders should have demonstrable experience in designing, deploying and supporting digital mobile radio systems, ideally across multiple dispersed sites. Expertise in radio frequency planning, site surveys, and regulatory compliance, including spectrum licensing requirements administered by ICASA, is likely to be important. Respondents should also be prepared to provide technical documentation, training for end users, and a clear maintenance and support model. The published tender reference is WCNCB 10/10/2026, with a closing date of 2 December 2026.

For qualified suppliers, this is a multi-site infrastructure opportunity with a public conservation body that supports long-term service relationships beyond the initial rollout. Note that the supporting tender document (WCNCB 10102026 - DMRN Rollout 2026.pdf) could not be fully parsed, so specific technical specifications, site counts, budget, contract duration and evaluation criteria should be verified directly in the official bid documents before submitting a response.