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SUMMARY OF COMPANY DETAILS
Company Name
Cabling for Africa (PTY) LTD
Company Registration Number
99/2518
Company VAT Registration Number C04571701112
Country of Registration
Botswana
Physical Address
Unit 2, Plot 86 , Tshukudu Road, Gaborone
International Commerce Park, Gaborone,
Botswana
Postal Address P O Box 404529,Broadhurst,Gaborone
Telephone Number +267- 318-2828
Fax Number +267- 318-2837
Email & URL sales@cfa.bw
Contact Address in Botswana P O Box 404529,Broadhurst; Gaborone
Botswana
Designated Authorized
Representative
For this project
Name: Sadie K Masale
Position: Account Manager
Tel: +267 3182838
Fax: +267 3182837
Email: sadie@cfa.bw
Signature (of Athorized
Rpresentative)
Wapa Ellery
(Chief Executive Officer)
Company Background and Overview
Cabling for Africa (CfA), a company with close to 10 years has an experience of servicing
most medium to large scale local enterprises including the government, refer to
references in the latter parts of this response, CfA is also suitable to meet client
requirements because of the following reasons.
CfA is a registered member of BICSI (Building Industry Consultancy Services
International), which is a non-profit Telecommunications organization established to
ensure industry standards are adhered to in the telecommunications and networking
environment
CfA was in the past in a unique position of holding both the BICSI RCDD (Registered
Communications Distribution Designer) and LAN Specialist qualification.
CfA conforms to industry standards including ISO, EIA/TIA, IEEE and ANSI.
CfA is well established as the premier infrastructure company in Botswana
CfA has local existence where we can be reached before and following the project
implementation
CfA have a proven track record of quality works (please feel free to contact our
customers for references)
CfA focus has focus on networking infrastructure and networking technologies.
Our expertise in infrastructure technologies is ideally suited to ensure that partnership
with CfA is the right Technology Partnership
CfA Proposed Project Team Structure
The structure of the team is as depicted below with the roles and tasks being as given in
the Methodology section.
Project Leader
Installation Team
Leader
Installation Team Quality Assurance Team
Account managers/
Administrators
Project Management
Support
CAPABILITY OF THE BIDDER
Executive Summary
CfA is a Botswana premier networking and infrastructure company. We
specialize in turnkey solutions and services in network integration with
optimized infrastructure technologies in a secure environment. Our in-
house skills and intellectual approach to the industry, coupled with strong
partnerships ( e.g. Cisco)has enabled CfA to show significant growth
delivering „Future Proof‟ networking solutions to customers looking to
create a competitive advantage. Our extensive knowledge, skill and
expertise places CfA at the forefront of Technology.
1.0 What we do at CfA
CfA‟s motto of “Future Proof Networking” captures the essence of CfA‟s strategy to
provide turnkey ICT networking solutions and services that meets the customer‟s
business needs now and in the future. The core business of CfA is to provide services
and solutions in the ICT networking value chain. We focus on providing networking
systems integration solutions, technologies and services. CfA is a premier networking
and infrastructure solution provider in technology for
Copper, Fibre Optics, Wireless etc infrastructure
Networking solutions - Switching, routing, security, enterprise solutions, testing,
documentation and analysis
Consultancy, Designing, Building and Operating for Video, voice and data
convergence solutions
Service level and maintenance agreements
Pre and Post sales support in all suites of networking and telecommunications
infrastructure
(See appendix A for detailed services)
2.0 The CfA People
The company undertakes specialist accreditation and is a Cisco Specialized Partner
(currently the only one in Botswana). Cfa staff regularly involves itself on certification
processes to add to the differentiator effect. The company regards accreditation with
reputable and non-profit making worldwide standards setting organisations such as the
Building Industry Consultancy Services International (BICSI) as a good selling point for
the organisation. Manufacturers of networking equipment that have global recognition
(such as Enterasys, Hewlett Packard, Molex and Krone) are constantly engaged by CfA in
processes that allow them to guarantee and recommend the works that the company
offers. This gives CfA a competitive selling advantage.
3.0 CfA Credibiltiy
Not only are we the only Cisco Specialized Partner in Botswana in addition CfA holds
manufacturer certifications in many “best-of-breed” networking products such as
Hewlett Packard. Our infrastructure plant is certified by companies such as Molex, ADC
Krone and Panduit (industry leaders in the manufacturing of local area cabling
equipment).
These relationships give us a competitive advantage over most of our competition. We
also deal with other leading brand companies that complete the wide product line that
we offer such as Motorola, 3Com, Ericsson, IMC, Bay networks, Duxbury and others.
4.0 Our Strategic Values at CfA
We at CfA are sensitive to the needs of our clients. We believe in providing working
solutions rather than pure products. CfA believe in the valuable feedback from the
customers who are viewed as partners to continually improve the delivery of our quality
service. The position of the company is to always present a friendly demeanour to the
customer at all times whilst providing world class services to our clientele. We listen, and
then provide a solution.
4.1 CfA also Believes in
Empowering employees and offering utmost support to provide a conducive
environment in which to carry out their duties in serving customer needs. This is
done through effective training and reward systems that recognise their work and
social requirements.
We endeavour to carry out profitable, fair, high-class business practices based on
sound corporate governance principles.
The business strives to provide continuous profitable returns to its shareholders
under an environment geared at uplifting the citizens and economy of Botswana.
4.2 CfA Value Proposition
Vast experience in Networking and Infrastructure solution – peace of mind that
your network is in good hands
Customer focussed – We Solutions to customers looking to create a competitive
advantage in the market.
Customer focussed – solutions to customers looking to create a competitive
advantage in the market, Technical Partnerships – Confidence that we deploy the latest technological
solutions with highly qualified skilled manpower drawing from experts in the field
Premier Partnership to Cisco - technical credibility for network solutions and value
for Money
Building Industry Consultancy Services International (BICSI) accreditation -
Assurance that our solutions meets the international standards of
telecommunication service deployment
5.0 CfA Experience in Networking Solutions
Cabling for Africa was incorporated in Botswana in July 1999 as a private company
limited by shares. It is a 100 percent Botswana citizen owned company that has
continued to grow as a local brand in the over six years of its existence.
The Directors and Senior Management, who are all closely involved with the strategic
growth and operations of the company, have between them combined industry
experience that exceeds 50 years. This experience and knowledge has been put to good
use in helping the company gain market acceptance. The functional organisation
structure of the company is given in the chart below:-
5.1 Figure1. CfA Organisational Structure
6.0 CfA’s Local Presence
Cfa has a staff complement of approximately 30 employees. This includes 16 technical
engineers capable of deploying networking infrastructure where we may be required. The
company is highly regarded in the local market and has its headquarters in Gaborone
that covers national and international territories through its technical teams. CfA can
come to you.
Board of Directors
Executive Management
Sales and Marketing
Operations
Infrastructure
Gaborone Office
Remote offices
Network Services and Contracts
Gaborone Office
Remote offices
Admin and
Finance
Purchase and Supply
7.0 CfA Industrial Partnership
We believe our strength lies in being able to provide quality service by dealing in
reputable products from companies with a global market presence. Some of the
partnerships we hold for the niche products we serve include the following:-
Cabling for Africa is a Botswana ADC Krone and Molex ( premier Cabling
Products) Installer
We are a Cisco Premier Partner. We were the first locally owned company in
Botswana certified as a Cisco Premier Partner. More information on the Cisco
partner program is available from the “partner locater” link at www.cisco.com.
CfA has relationships with globally recognised non-profit standards organisations
such as BICSI (Building Industry Consultancy Services International). BICSI is a
professional non-profit organisation aimed at ensuring that standards are met in
the telecommunications and networking environment. CfA also proud to be one of
only three companies in Africa that boasts of holding the BISCI
certification for both the Registered Communications Distribution
Designer and the Local Area Network specialisation. More information on
BICSI is available at www.bicsi.org.
The company has partnership and product dealings with most leading brand
names such as Motorola, 3Com, Ericsson, IMC, Bay networks, Alvarion, Duxbury
and others
The company believes that certification by manufacturers bring value. Our staff is
certified by other leading manufacturers such as Motorola, ADC Krone, Molex,
Panduit to name a few.
8.0 CfA Cientlele
Cabling for Africa continues to strive for growth to become the leading networking
company in Botswana by market share. World-class Pre and Post sales service is a
driving passion for members of our organisation. We also believe in proving our technical
depth by following internationally recognised accreditation procedures.
8.1 Table1: Listed below are some of CfA key clients in Botswana (detailed list
available on request)
Sector Sampled key existing CfA Clients
Financial Services Barclays Bank of Botswana
Standard Chartered Bank Botswana
Stanbic Bank of Botswana
Botswana Building Society
Micro provident Fund
Educational University of Botswana
Botswana College of Agriculture
Parastatal Water Utilities Corporation
Botswana Power Corporation
Air Botswana
Telecommunications Service Providers Mascom
Orange Botswana
Botswana Telecommunications
Corporation
Public Sector Various Government Ministries and
Departments
Local councils
Mining and Industrial Debswana Jwaneng Mine
Debswana Orapa Mine
Debswana Diamond Company
Botswana Diamond Valuing Corporation
Bamangwato Concessions Limited (BCL
Mine)
Details CfA Services List
(a) Network Business applications
Consultancy Services – Network design, consultancy and application delivery.
Network Analysis – Analysis of Local area and Wide Area networks for
management, planning and fault detection. Advanced Data and Network
analyzers are used to facilitate the network traffic analysis.
Network Security – Intrusion Prevention systems, hardware and software based
Firewalls and Internet appliances (Proxy/cache servers, firewalls and Virus
scanning servers)
Managed Network services – 7 x 24 Maintenance and Service level agreements
(SLA)
Disaster Recovery Plan Services – DRP consultancy and design too full
commissioning
Network Convergence – Combining of Video, Voice and data across networks,
local and wide area networks
IP Telephony – Design and implementation of IP telephony including voice over
WAN
Virtual Private Networks- Design and implementation of VPN technologies
Network Training - Networking training at all levels
(b) Infrastructure services
Premises Distribution Cabling – Category 5e, Category 6 and Category 7
Fiber Optic services – Single or Multimode fiber
Network & cable analysis – Analysis and certification of both Copper (Cat5e/Cat6
ect) and fiber optic cables.
Network Cut over and maintenance – Cut over of cabling systems and general
cable clean up.
Surge and Lightning protection – Systems design and commissioning
Recertification of telecommunications plants – Estimating software – Estimating Software for the electrical and Building industry
(c) Infrastructure design and Consulting –
Currently the only company to have both BICSI RCDD and LAN Specialist to
ensure industry standards are met.
Warranties and after sales support – Warranties both by CfA and manufacturer
Managed Optical Access – Full managed fiber optic systems
COMPANY REFEREES:
Below is the name, physical address and numbers of Company Referees to whom the
Client can make enquiries regarding our business standing:-
CONTACT DETAILS AND COMPANY NAME:-
Debswana Diamond Company – Jwaneng Mine
Private Bag oo2
Jwaneng
Tel: 5884000
Fax: 5880641
Contact Person: Mr. P. Bashe/Mr. M. Motshewa
Barclays Bank of Botswana (Pty) Limited
P O Box 478
Gaborone
Tel: 3914524
Fax: 3902941
Contact Person: Mr. Fred Morapedi
Standard Chartered Bank
P O Box 496
Gaborone
Tel: 3647841
Fax: 3615766
Contact Person: Mr. Boyce Nyanga
“” We thrive to deliver effective and efficient service on time at the right place”