Tenders Are Invited For Notification Of Network Connectivity And Services For Fraser Alexander Sites

Tenders Are Invited For Notification Of Network Connectivity And Services For Fraser Alexander Sites Closing Date: Friday, August 12, 2022 - 17:00 Sector: Information Technology And Telecommunication Meeting Date: Friday, August 5, 2022 - 12:00 Description: Notification Of Network Connectivity And Services For Fraser Alexander Sites Tender Number: Fa Network Services - Ph29072022 Closing Date And Time: 12 August 2022; 17:00 (South African Time) Clarification Meeting (Compulsory): 5 August 2022 At 12:00 Overview Introduction Founded In 1912, Fraser Alexander Has Grown From Humble Beginnings To Become A Key Player In The South African Mining Industry And In Selected Global Locations Including Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia And South America. We Provide Our Mining And Industrial Clients With A Range Of Services Spanning The Full Mining Value Chain And Beyond: Mine Development And Construction Operations Across A MineS Life Cycle Including Opencast Mining Mineral Processing Hydraulic And Mechanical Re- Mining Materials Handling Using Mobile And Fixed Plant O Tailings Management O Water Treatment O Waste Management O Rehabilitation Post- Mine Closure Management. We Are A "One- Stop Shop Where Clients Can Access Any Of Our Specialised Service Offerings, Either Individually Or In Selected Combinations To Fit The ClientS Specific Requirements. Fraser Alexander Is, Thus, A Source Of Integrated, Customised, Multi- Disciplinary Solutions To Complex Challenges And Specific Circumstances. This Value Proposition Is Unrivalled In Our Competitive Landscape. We Are Industry Leaders In Our Uncompromising Commitment To The Safety Of Our People, And That Of Our Clients And Partners. But We Do More Than Just Keep Our People Safe. We Also Ensure We Leave Sustainable Communities And A Sustainable Environment Behind When We Move Off Site. Project Background The Mining Industry At Large Have Embarked On Extensive Digital And Technology Adoption Drives To Improve Operational Efficiencies, Improve Risk Management And To Generate Alternate Revenue Streams. The Rate At Which Digital Has Been Adopted In Mining Has Spiked Tremendously In The Last 5 Years. Fa Believe They Have A Crucial Role To Play In The Sa Mining Industry And Thus Have Embarked On An Accelerated Digital Adoption Drive Across All Aspects Of The Business, With The Aim Of Remain Competitive In A Digitally Evolving Industry. An Extensive As-Is Assessment Into FaS Digital/Technology Maturity Was Concluded In 2020. Based On FaS Strategic Future Business Aspirations, A To-Be Digital State Was Defined, Highlighting Key Areas Of Enhancement In Digital And It. This Strategy Outlines The 3-Year Digital/It Strategy With Consideration Into Key Technology Capabilities, Governance, Risk, And Delivery Assurance Enhancement. As Part Of The Foundational Technology Capability Improvement, Fa Are Looking To Enhance Their Network Capacity And Services. Network Access Has Been Highlighted As A Key Area Of Enhancement As This Capability Is Crucial For Effective Digital Transformation. Scope Of Work This Rfi Is Intended For Fraser Alexander (Fa) To Shortlist Potential Service Providers To Manage Their Existing Wan. Fa Requires A Network Services Provider To Connectivity To 55 Sites And Provide Services For A Period Of 24 Months. The Various Sites Are Situated Across South Africa With Many Sites Based In Rural Outlying Areas. The Key Requirements Include Layer 2 Services (Wireless Links) And/Or Layer 3(Satellite Links). A Detailed Listing Of Sites, Locations And Capacity Needs Are Provided On The Document Named Fa Master Site List.Xlsx. Full Requirements Include: Layer 2 And/Or Layer 3 Links Full Traffic Monitoring And Notifications Internet Breakout Service Managed Services With Binding Sla Security And Monitoring To Express Interest, Each Potential Supplier Will Be Required To Submit The Following Documentation (Mandatory): 1. Company Documents Letter Of Good Standing With Compensation Commissioner Tax Clearance Certificate Original Vat Certificate (If Applicable) Copy Of Company Registration Documents (Ck2 Or Cm 27) Bee Certificate Or Affidavit Company Profile 2. Technical/Operational Requirements The Bidder Should Make Reference To The Documents Below: (See Document For Table) Further Supporting Documentation To Elaborate On The BidderS Compliance To The Technical/Operational Requirements Should Be Submitted As Per Below: Supporting Documents To Bidder Explanations (Comply/Non-Comply/Partial) Client References (Prioritise Clients In The Mining Sector) Fraser Alexander Will Only Consider Suppliers That Adhere To The Following: Minimum Bbee Level: 4 Compliance To The Above-Mentioned Requirements Submission Of All Required Documentation Where The Supplier Fail To Meet The Above, The Bid Will Be Considered Unacceptable And Will Be Disqualified From The Formal Closed Tender. Evaluation Criteria Participants Shall Be Evaluated In Accordance With The Following Guiding Principles. These Guiding Factors Are Not To Be Construed As Being Exhaustive And The Evaluation Committee Has The Right To Consider, In Addition To These Guiding Factors, All Other Information As Supplied Or Available. Ability And Capacity To Supply Experience And Track Record In Similar Sectors Commercial Competitiveness Sheq Bbbee Interested Parties Can Forward Their Documents To The Following Email Address: Procurement Tenders Email: [email protected] All Emails Should Include The Subject Line: Fa Network Services - Ph29072022 Closing Date: 12 August 2022; 17:00 (South African Time) Please Note That Only Successful Suppliers Will Be Notified, Please Consider Your Submission Unsuccessful Should You Not Receive Any Communication From Us Two Weeks After The Submission Deadline. Clarification Meeting (Compulsory) A Compulsory Online Briefing Session Will Be Held On 5 August 2022 12:00. Fa Will Provide A Summary Of Their Needs While Providing Potential Candidates An Opportunity To Engage In A Brief Q&A Session. Link To Meeting: Click Here To Join The Meeting Notes: The Provided Email Is Strictly For Notifications And Tenders, Any Enquiries Not Related To The Tender Sent To This Email Address Will Not Be Attended To. Important Notes: The Completion Of This Process Does Not Guarantee Business Between Fraser Alexander And The Applicants. As A Covid-19 Pandemic Precaution, All Correspondence Should Be Sent By Email. No Document Deliveries Will Be Accepted At Fraser Alexander Offices. See: Https://Www.Sa-Tenders.Co.Za/Sites/Default/Files/Fa-Proc-Rfi-Ph29072022-... Attachments: Fa-Proc-Rfi-Ph29072022-Network_Services.V0.Pdf Tender Link : Https://Www.Sa-Tenders.Co.Za/Content/Notification-Network-Connectivity-And-Services-Fraser-Alexander-Sites