The Central Energy Fund (CEF) invites suitably qualified service providers to submit proposals for the provision of internet, firewalls, VMware, VxRail and network switches for CEF Sandton and SANPC-Refinery. The contract will run for a period of three (3) years.
CEF Seeks IT Infrastructure Service Provider
CEF is a State-Owned Company responsible for ensuring South Africa’s energy security. The organisation requires a reliable IT infrastructure partner to provide internet connectivity, firewall protection, network switches, VMware virtualisation and VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure solutions.
Scope of Work and Technical Requirements
The successful bidder will provide:
- Internet services for CEF Sandton and SANPC-Refinery
- Firewall solutions and devices
- Network switches implementation and support
- Dell VxRail hyper-converged infrastructure
- VMware virtualisation solutions
- 24/7/365 customer support through a Network Operation Centre (NOC)
Mandatory Requirements for Bidders
Bidders must submit the following mandatory documents:
- Proof of own Network Operation Centre (NOC) in South Africa for at least three years
- Valid service level agreement with the OEM provider for internet, network switches and firewall solutions
- Proof of valid membership with the Internet Service Provider Association of South Africa (ISPA)
- Valid ICASA certificate or letter for products and equipment
- Valid Dell and VMware accreditation or partnership letter
- Valid SARS tax compliance status
- Valid B-BBEE affidavit or certificate
- Central Supplier Database (CSD) report
Functional Evaluation Criteria and Scoring
Bidders will be evaluated on functionality with a maximum of 100 points. The criteria include:
- Company experience as an Internet Service Provider (25 points)
- Company experience in firewall services (25 points)
- Company experience in network switches (20 points)
- Detailed project execution plan with timeline not exceeding 3 months (10 points)
- Project Lead experience with PMP or Prince 2 certification (10 points)
- Experience of the proposed team (10 points)
Price and Preference Point Evaluation
The 80/20 preference point system will apply, with 80 points allocated for price and 20 points for specific goals including Black ownership (10 points), women ownership (5 points), youth ownership (3 points) and persons with disabilities (2 points).
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How to Submit Your Proposal
Submit your completed proposal via email to scm-it@cefgroup.co.za before 07 October 2026 at 12:00. Late submissions will not be accepted. Links will not be accepted and will lead to disqualification. The proposal must remain valid for 120 days from the closing date.
Tender Documents:
Download the full tender documents here
Enquiries:
Contact Person: Wellem Mkhulu Skhosana
Email: wellems@cefgroup.co.za
Telephone: 010-201-4793
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