This tender seeks a service provider to deliver Wide Area Network (WAN) services with internet access for a duration of 36 months. Key requirements include reliable connectivity between all branches and the Head Office, ensuring high-speed internet and secure data transmission.
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is inviting bids for the provision of Wide Area Network (WAN) services with internet access for a period of 36 months. The successful bidder will be responsible for establishing a robust and secure WAN that connects the CGE's Head Office with its provincial branches across South Africa. The network must support high-speed connectivity, with a minimum of 200 Mbps for the Head Office and 100 Mbps for each provincial office, ensuring uncapped internet access and seamless communication.
In addition to connectivity, the service provider is expected to implement a fully managed SD-WAN solution that offers security, reliability, and manageability. This includes the provisioning, configuration, maintenance, and management of the VPN and necessary equipment. The solution should also feature multi-protocol label switching (MPLS) capabilities, allowing for the consolidation of various communication types over a secure network. The service provider must demonstrate the ability to support all nine provinces with 24/7 technical assistance, ensuring that the CGE can operate efficiently and effectively in promoting gender equality across South Africa.
This tender is suitable for telecommunications companies, IT service providers, and network solution firms with experience in delivering managed WAN services and robust internet solutions across multiple locations.