RFP No. 3551/15/12/2022
RFP No. 3551/15/12/2022 Network Implementation and Support at CSIR
Council For Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Network: The Design, Provision of Network Equipment, Implementation, Maintenance and Support for a Period of Five (5) Years
Briefing session.
Registrations for the compulsory briefing session close on 28 November. NB: It is essential for the team (e.g. Bid manager and Solutions Architect), who will compile the bid, to attend the briefing session, as the bid is highly technical.
The bidder must meet the following mandatory criteria when registering to attend the compulsory briefing session:
- Expression of Interest Form. Annexure AA.
- NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). Annexure C.
- Company registration of the main bidder and the commercial agreements with all sub-contractors (Joint-venture agreement where applicable).
- Names and identity numbers of the representatives who will be attending the compulsory briefing session.
- Proof of your status as Vendor/OEM channel partner in the Top 2 tiers as specified by the OEM.
Pre-purchase questions:
Direct pre-purchase questions to the contact/s listed in the Contacts tab.
Questions from Purchasers:
Purchasers' questions about the tender will be managed online in a dedicated Q&A environment to maximise transparency and so that all purchasers are kept informed. Emailed or telephonic questions from purchasers will not be responded to.
Related transactions:
Suppliers are reminded that contracts with PURCO SA will encompass the specific products and services specified in the tender as well as all related transactions.
Download advertisement/supporting documents:
PU4322019-ADVERT-Tender Advert - 3551.pdfPU4322019-ADVERT-Annexure AA - Expression of Interest Form (002).pdf
PU4322019-ADVERT-A.3.3 Annexure C - Non-Disclosure Agreement (1).pdf
PU4322019-ADVERT-Erratum RFP 3551-15-12-2022 Dec 2022.pdf
PU4322019-ADVERT-CSIR Network Clarity Questions Version 1.xlsx
PU4322019-ADVERT-CSIR Network Clarity Questions Version 1 09 Jan 2023.xlsx
PU4322019-ADVERT-CSIR_Standard_Terms_and_Conditions_of_Purchase_0.pdf
PU4322019-ADVERT-Copy of CSIR Network Clarity Questions Version 1 11 Jan 2023 (003).xlsx
Only Tender Documents received before the closing date and time will be considered. No exceptions will be made for late submissions.
ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS
- Tender submissions will be electronic. You will be required to upload your bid documents into our secure electronic TenderBox.
- You will be provided with the website link to the TenderBox after you have purchased the tender (and attended any Information Session if required).
- Your uploaded Bid File will be saved in a secure folder on the PURCO SA server.
- Your Bid File will be not be accessible by PURCO SA or anyone on the Bid Committee until after the closing date.
- Your original uploaded files cannot be edited by PURCO SA staff.
- PURCO SA staff will be advised of your submission when you submit this form, but can only access your Bid documents after the closing date.
Purchase deadline passed: this tender is no longer available to purchase
Documentation is available in electronic format only.
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No refunds and transfers
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Purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable.
PURCO SA will not approve requests for refunds or request that your payment be transferred to another tender.