Supply, delivery, installation and configuration of HPE Aruba network switches for the Department of Water and Sanitation, procured through SITA. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database and submit pricing in the prescribed Excel format via the SITA supplier portal.
SITA, on behalf of the Department of Water and Sanitation, has issued a Request for Bid (RFB 3305-2026) for the supply, delivery, installation and configuration of Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Aruba network switches. The procurement is brand-specific, so bidders must offer HPE Aruba equipment. The scope covers the full lifecycle of the equipment: sourcing and delivery of the switches, physical installation at the department's sites, and network configuration to bring the devices into operational service. The supporting documents include the invitation letter, the bid specification (Annexure 1), the invitation to bid (Annexure 5B), the price response schedule (Annexure 5C) and a fraud awareness declaration (Annexure 7). Bidders should review the bid specification closely for technical requirements, quantities, and any warranty or support obligations.
Bidders must be registered on the National Treasury's Central Supplier Database (CSD) and must ensure that their company details are up to date before submitting. Bid responses must be submitted electronically through the SITA Supplier Oracle ERP portal. Pricing must be completed in the Excel bid pricing schedule provided, and bidders must tick the confirmation box on the submission checklist to indicate that their response follows the required sequence. All queries must be submitted in writing to the designated SITA procurement contact (themba.leburu@sita.co.za).
The project improves the reliability, performance and security of the department's network infrastructure by replacing or expanding switching capacity with current-generation enterprise hardware. For suppliers, the tender offers a government contract for hardware supply and professional services in a national department. Note that the listing shows a closing date of 20 November 2026, while the invitation letter states 2 November 2026 at 11:00. Bidders should confirm the correct closing date and time directly with SITA before preparing their submissions.
Authorised HPE or Aruba resellers and distributors, ICT solution providers, and network integrators with experience in enterprise switching deployments and government projects. Businesses should be registered on the Central Supplier Database, hold the appropriate HPE/Aruba partner status, and have certified technicians who can deliver installation and configuration services. Companies that supply only generic networking equipment, or that cannot offer HPE Aruba products, are unlikely to be eligible.
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