EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Construction and operation of District Wide Data Communication Network

AMAJUBA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

EOI.: 2010/01

Construction and operation of District Wide Data Communication Network

Amajuba District Municipality invites prospective ICASA licensed service providers to express their interest towards the construction and operation of a network covering the entire district which includes the municipal areas of Newcastle, Dannhauser and Emadlangeni (formerly Utrecht).

Expression of interest must include strategies that address the following:

1. Service level agreements that guarantee a certain level of availability
2. Peering with other internet service providers
3. Procuring bandwidth from undersea internet cables
4. Peering with similar initiatives in neighboring regions
5. Continually increasing the level of bandwidth and coverage available on the network
6. Implementation of IPv6
7. Packaging and marketing of services to community and industry at a reasonable price
Sealed and appropriately numbered proposals must be deposited in the tender box situated at the reception of Amajuba District Municipality Offices during normal working hours, B9356, Amajuba Building, Section 1, Madadeni, 2951.

Selected bidders will be required to present their detailed proposals on the following date;

Date: 04 October 2010
Time: 10h00 am
Venue: Amajuba District Municipality; after which responsive bidders will be notified for submission the final bids based on their experience and quality of their expression of interest. The municipality adheres to all the regulations of procurement including but limited to the SCM Regulations, PPPFA and BBBEE Codes.

For enquiries, kindly contact Mr Pranil Buldoo on 034-329 7200 or by email pranilb@amajuba.gov.za

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Closing Date: 17 September 2010 @12h00
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VB MBATHA
ACTING MUNICIPAL MANAGER