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Tender: Cellular and Wi-Fi Assessment and Remediation Services for SA Water Operational Sites

Released 17 minutes ago

Closes24 Nov 2026
Est. valueEstimate$55K to $750K
LocationSA
SourceSA Gov
CategoryTelecommunications
13 days leftCloses Tue, 24 Nov 2026

SA Water is seeking a supplier for cellular and Wi-Fi assessment and remediation services across its operational sites through an open Request for Information (RFI) to understand supplier capabilities, market capacity, delivery models and innovative solutions. Following evaluation of RFI responses, shortlisted suppliers will be invited to a Request for Quotation (RFQ) expected to be released in mid-November with responses closing in early December, and contract commencement anticipated in January 2027. Responses will be assessed on compliance with Schedule S (Declaration of Unlawful Collusion), SA Water safety induction and Blue Card requirements, SA Water cybersecurity and security obligations, acknowledgement and acceptance of Schedule 19, Schedule 20 and Schedule 21, ability to undertake site audits and produce coverage analysis reports, telecommunications capability across 4G/5G, wireless and satellite technologies, acceptance of prime contractor responsibility and subcontractor management, capacity to service metropolitan and regional SA Water sites, ability to complete work safely and within required timeframes, provision of auxiliary services including construction, commissioning and electrical services, financial pre-evaluation, social procurement outcomes including Modern Slavery compliance and Aboriginal engagement, demonstrated technical capability, resource availability, relevant references and demonstrated past performance, and safety, sustainability, compliance and operational experience.

Tender breakdown

From 7 documents
telecommunications site assessments and installationPanel
Watch out for5

Strict data residency and AI controls: no storage or backups outside Australia without prior written approval; heavy AI use and model-change notification and logging obligations

Extensive security and resilience obligations (ISO27001 ISMS, daily/weekly automated vulnerability scanning frequencies, patching SLAs, incident reporting timelines) that will extend to subcontractors and fourth parties

Schedule S Unlawful Collusion Declaration requires disclosure of subcontractor spend where > $1,000,000 (GST inc) or > 25% of tender value; false declarations can lead to termination/other penalties

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