Common use of Introduction and Background Clause in Contracts

Introduction and Background. The City of Cape Town provides a range of public services that broadly require the use of a private mobile data network service (APN), together with related mobile data services and ancillary mobile devices. This includes: • A Private Mobile Data Network service (sometimes referred to as an “APN”) • Mobile Internet Services • SMS Services • Mobile Data Routers and ancillary hardware devices to enhance the signal strength of mobile data networks The city wishes to appoint a service provider/s from which the city can procure these services from as and when needed. The selected service provider(s) must: • Have the technical capability to offer such a service • Provide a service that meets the City’s requirements • Provide a service that meets the City’s’ contractual, technical and operating requirements.