Cisco Wireless Points

The South African National Blood Service has issued solicitation Doc344010413 for the procurement of Cisco wireless points and switches. The project requires the supplier to be a Cisco Portfolio Partner or Cisco Preferred Partner, formerly known as Cisco Gold. Bidders must provide site-specific proposals and a detailed Bill of Quantities aligned with the scope of work. The procurement process is expected to conclude by December 30, 2026, with the response deadline set for November 20, 2026. The evaluation process consists of three phases, beginning with a technical evaluation worth 70 points. The final award is determined by an 80/20 split, allocating 80 points to price and 20 points to Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status. Mandatory administrative requirements include a valid SARS Tax Pin, company registration, and several signed annexures covering declarations of interest, non-disclosure, and independent bidding. Failure to maintain tax compliance or submitting an incomplete Bill of Quantities will result in disqualification. The agency reserves the right to award the contract per site, in part, or in full.