The Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) has issued an open tender (CHIETA-INT-022-2026-2027-05) for the provision of high-speed internet solutions across three of its Smart Skills Centres. This strategic two-year contract aims to ensure seamless, secure, and high-performance connectivity to support advanced technical training and digital learning environments.
Scope of Work and Centre Locations
The appointed Internet Service Provider (ISP) will deploy and manage fibre or microwave business solutions for the following facilities:
- CHIETA Free State Centre (Phuthaditjhaba)
- CHIETA Northern Cape Centre (Fraserburg)
- PG Glass Centre (Springs, Gauteng)
Technical Specifications and SLA
Bidders must supply a symmetrical 100Mbps upload and download connection. The scope mandates a Premium Service Level Agreement (SLA), inclusive of managed firewall security systems and after-hours onsite physical support to guarantee uninterrupted operations at all three sites.
Required Documents for Submission
Bidders must submit the following documents:
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) registration report and/or MAAA number
- Company profile outlining 100% ICT service offerings
- Completed and signed SBD 1
- Completed and signed SBD 4 (Declaration of Interest)
- Completed and signed SBD 6.1 (Preference Point Claim Form)
- Completed and signed SBD 7.2
- Detailed pricing schedule as per the scope of work (sealed separately)
- B-BBEE certificate or sworn affidavit
- Certified copies of certifications for the deployment and support teams (not older than six months)
- CV for the Project Manager with copies of Prince 2 or project management certification
- Reference letters from companies/organisations where installation, configuration, and provision of fibre and/or microwave internet services were done
Evaluation and Functionality Criteria
Proposals will undergo a strict two-gate evaluation process. Gate 2 (Technical Criteria) requires a minimum qualifying score of 80 points. Scoring heavily weights the bidder’s ICT project experience, team qualifications, and the deployment of CCNA-certified engineers to support the premium SLA requirements.
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Submission Guidelines and Venue
Sealed bid proposals must be submitted in four copies (one original and three duplicates) to the designated tender box.
- Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2026
- Closing Time: 11:00
- Venue: CHIETA Tender Box, No. 23 Magwa Crescent, Office B, 3rd Floor, Allendale Building, Waterfall City, Midrand, 2090
Enquiries and Document Access
For administrative and technical queries, contact the Procurement Unit at Procurement@chieta.org.za or 011-628-7000. No briefing session is scheduled. Download the complete tender specification: Download CHIETA-INT-022-2026-2027-05 Tender Document
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