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Bid Clarification Register

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Source domain: cathsseta.org.za

Collected on 9 September 2026

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What this means

This document is a bid clarification register issued by CATHSSETA for a tender to provide fully managed SD-WAN and telephony services. It answers key technical questions from bidders regarding hardware specifications, software compatibility, firewall provision, managed service scope, and licensing. The opportunity remains open for qualified technology service providers to submit bids.

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managed IT infrastructure services contractOngoing

Provision of SD-WAN and Telephony Services (Design, Implement, Manage, and Support a Fully Managed SD-WAN-Based Network Infrastructure Solution)

This opportunity involves designing, implementing, managing, and supporting a fully managed SD-WAN-based network infrastructure solution for CATHSSETA. Bidders must propose enterprise-grade solutions for switches, servers, firewalls, and connectivity, ensuring compatibility with Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter and existing Microsoft 365 E3 licensing. The solution must include full managed services covering monitoring, patching, updates, and disaster recovery replication.

Who it is for
enterprise technology service providers with experience in SD-WAN, network management, and cloud integration
How to act on it
Submit a comprehensive bid response to the tender process for Bid Number CATHS/WAT/07/2026, addressing all technical and operational requirements outlined in the tender documents and bid clarification register.
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BID DESCRIPTION: PROVISION OF SD-WAN AND TELEPHONY SERVICES (DESIGN, IMPLEMENT, MANAGE, AND SUPPORT A FULLY MANAGED SD-WAN-BASED NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE SOLUTION)

Facts

Reference

CATHS/WAT/07/2026

Key Takeaways

  • CATHS/WAT/07/2026
  • SD-WAN
  • telephony services
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter
  • Microsoft 365 E3
  • disaster recovery
  • managed services
  • patching and updating
  • firewall for DR site
  • SFP/SFP+/QSFP interfaces
  • Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2025 Datacenter
  • Microsoft 365 E3