Legal Aid South Africa seeks proposals for a comprehensive next-generation Wide Area Network (WAN) solution, including secure internet connectivity, managed security, and disaster recovery services for a five-year term.
This tender invites qualified service providers to design, implement, and manage a next-generation Wide Area Network (WAN) that supports Legal Aid South Africa's operational needs across approximately 130 sites nationwide. The solution must include secure internet connectivity, managed security services, and disaster recovery capabilities, ensuring high availability and performance for critical applications like eLAA and Microsoft 365. Bidders are expected to demonstrate experience in delivering integrated managed services, with a focus on application performance, security, and resilience against potential disruptions.
The scope of work includes the provision of a centrally managed, policy-driven SD-WAN architecture, ensuring diverse connectivity options and automated failover mechanisms. The successful bidder will be responsible for ongoing monitoring, incident management, and compliance with stringent service-level agreements (SLAs). Additionally, the WAN must facilitate secure local and cloud internet breakout, optimizing access to essential services while maintaining robust security protocols. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve access to legal services, and ensure the continuity of operations in the face of unforeseen challenges.
This tender is suitable for ICT companies specializing in network infrastructure, managed services, and security solutions, particularly those with experience in large-scale WAN deployments and disaster recovery services.
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