Disaster Recovery Cloud Backup Solution for 36 Months.
Zandile Nkambule
In plain English
The municipality is procuring a disaster recovery cloud backup solution for 36 months. Bidders must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD) and meet tax compliance requirements.
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The éDumbe Local Municipality invites bids for the provision, configuration, implementation, and support of a disaster recovery cloud backup solution. This project will take place in Paulpietersburg and covers a contract duration of 36 months. The scope includes managing data protection for file servers, active directory, finance systems, and Microsoft Office 365 environments. Key deliverables involve maintaining a 50 TB storage baseline with 10 TB annual growth, ensuring 99% uptime, and implementing immutable backups to prevent ransomware. The service provider must meet specific performance metrics, including defined recovery time and point objectives. Bidders must demonstrate technical expertise by providing qualified personnel with over eight years of experience and relevant certifications. The project requires integration with existing physical server infrastructure and support for up to 150 users. Evaluation will follow the 80/20 preference point system, focusing on technical functionality and local economic development.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- Tax clearance — A valid SARS tax compliance status (PIN) showing your tax affairs are in order.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
- Other registration — An industry registration the tender requires (e.g. PSIRA, NHBRC, a professional or trade licence).
Full requirements
- Valid SARS Tax Compliance Status PIN
- Registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing
- Official cloud solution partner accreditation (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
- Documented evidence of relevant prior experience
Contact & how to apply
Name: Zandile Nkambule
Email: nkambulep@edumbe.gov.za
Phone: 034-995-1650
How to apply: Submit sealed envelopes clearly marked with the Tender Number and Project Name into the Tender Box at the Reception, éDumbe Local Municipality, 10 Hoog Street, Paulpietersburg, 3180. Late, faxed, or emailed submissions will not be accepted.
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